I'm so happy I found you, and I'm going to tell you why, my daughter said the most horrible thing a few days ago, she's 14 and said, "Girls have to do girl jobs they can't be things like mechanics!!!" I'm a mechanic with 33 years under my belt and I've been trying to teach her and her sister how to take care of their own vehicles, and that was the comment I got, so lol, I'm going to show her your channel and you Faye, will show her what I already knew, Ladies can absolutely be Mechanics and ROCK at it, anything really. Girl jobs??? What the hell!! Thank you Faye, I subscribed and thumbs up!!!
@@FayeHadley Thank you so much for taking the time to respond, I showed her your videos, the two that impressed her was you LSD service, because you got under a car she thought that was cool, and the Mk5 10k checks as that showed her you and sever ladies working. You inspired them both! My 20 yo (her sister) watched too and afterwards said can we go over the vehicles? I said yes. So now they are more receptive to learning. I have 4 different vehicles, a 2011 Kia soul which I'll be doing a timing belt on here soon, 14' Buick Enclave which has held up so far, 96' reg cab Ram 1500 Magnum 360, and a 78' Dodge Ramcharger with the small block LA 318 in it. Still running strong. A nice mix I think. My Dad passed a year ago and I was able to rescue the family vehicle from my evil step mother who was going to sell it. I learned how to drive and work on vehicles with Dad from that beast. Last note, my Dad's Birthday is March and Mine May, my Reg Cab Ram was manufactured in March, the Ramcharger in May. I thought that was cool especially since that LA 318 is the precursor to the Magnum. Thanks again and we're watching and love the humor, energy, and how you kick butt! My youngest said she's under a dirty car, lol yup that's where they put stuff too I said. Be well and be safe, And greetings from NC!!!
@@dadtype2339 this former USAF jet mechanic and current hobby mechanic appreciate that you are encouraging your children to explore non-traditional roles for women. From Rosie The Riveter to the women working the assembly lines, history has proven women excel in these occupations.
@stellarv5689 yeah, in fact my other daughter has this thing where when I had worked on her car, and something else has broke or acting strange, she thinks it was something I did and of course not true, and so she felt I need to pay for the tire service I needed and I explained to her cars have issues they break down, they're so complex and a lot of moving parts all working together, so I took it to a shop had to pay for a tire alignment and the told my Step daughter I am never touching your car again, if you have any problems here on out you will have to take it to a shop and pay them to work on it. So as much as I'd like to help her I won't knowing she has this sticky blame. So that kid is going to experience a shop and mechanic in the wild. My other daughter has since helped a bit more on the care, she even bought a matching pair of overalls to join me when working on the cars. Thanks for the reply man be safe and be well.
A shop quoted me over 2,000 for this job including 4 hours of labor consisting of removing the intake and other various parts. They also quoted about 1400 dollars worth of parts (coils and spark plugs) I came across this video and hopped on 1A auto (parts were 130 bucks) and sent it with this video and it took about an hour. I cannot thank you enough for this video you are a lifesaver!!!!!
Just picked up a 2003 RX300 AWD and found your video to be among the best I have ever watched. I'm 59 year old knuckle busting shade tree mechanic and I think you ROCK !
Thanks for this, it definitely helped. I used the Gearwrench 80546 socket with a 1 inch Williams wobble extension. No special tools besides that (I didn't need to use a flex-head ratchet). I removed the PCV hose, removed the ground wires, then removed all the coils before changing the plugs out. While coil 1 is removed, it's pretty easy to get to coil 3. I think that the coil and bolt for it interfere with access to the connector for coil 3, etc. Took about 1.5 hours including clean up. One other note - nickel is a carcinogen, so please use gloves or find a way not to touch the anti-seize. I put a dab of anti-seize on one spark plug, then use another spark plug to smear it around the threads. Thanks!
So I’m the “Greenest Newbie” on anything fixing cars. Came across your video on changing spark plugs on a Lexus RX300. I watched this video 40 times while changing the plugs and coils on my 2000 RX 300. I even was watching your video at Autozone and Lowes when buying tools. Just wanted to say “Thank You” for your awesomeness video!
That technique also works on the 2VZ-FE 2.5 in the ES250 and second gen Camry V6. I discovered that it could be done that way in the '90s. Good to know that it works on the 1MZ-FE as well. Great video as always.
I started watching you, Faye, to be honest, mainly because of the the (post?)grunge look and wondering where that fit in, with you being an off beat gal in a profession that's been dominated by guys, definitely not particularly off-beat guys, except for maybe a whole crew of those hippy, underground VW mechanics in the '70s, or those good-old, wacky import specialist guys from, like, Belgium or Costa Rica or Sweden, who work on certain funky imports only and act like the work requires the precision skills and genius of a master German watchmaker....har, har. (Those guys are usually one step from the looney bin, imho,lol). But as I follow you, it's so clear you are a very good mechannic who has joy in her work and also sails her own ship anywhere she feels like in the world, so to speak, and I love it. Good for you! As one who has never taken the path most traveled in life, I can only say: Keep it up! Thinking and living outside the proverbial box can be challenging, but oh, the rewards are spectacular sometimes. I'll still be pulling out my wrenches and backyard mechanicing until the good Lord pulls in my final service warranty, but until then, I hope to be able to visit here for inspiration and plain good vibes wrapped up a side dish of kooky vibes and offbeatness. Love it. You are a pleasure to visit with. Thanks for the good work!
Faye !!! Your video here saved me a ton of money. The garage down the road from me wanted $2256 just for the labor to replace the spark plugs and ignition coils; 2 techs for 8 hours = 16 man-hours x $141 per hour. Took me probably four times longer than it took you and, unlike you, I need several bandaids for the back of my hands and forearms. You saved my Lexus "bacon". Thanks so much again.
Great video, Faye. I was particularly interested in the fact that you use anti-seize on spark plug threads. As you know, most people condemn the use of it on anything. But I've been using it on spark plugs and wheel lugs for years and have never had a problem with either of them coming loose. And when it's time to take them apart, there's never a problem separating the parts. Keep up the great work.
@@Zer0TX my question exactly. Who in their right mind would install a spark plug without antiseize? With the vast majority of engine heads behind aluminum these days that pretty much mandatory.
I'm not a mechanic but if you use anti seize you can't use a torque wrench to OEM spec or you overtighten and if don't you could end up with misfires and carbon on boot. I just had to replace intake gasket and found new plug/boot was full of soot .
I actually think it's impossible to remove the middle one on the rear bank (i.e. cylinder 3) without removing the intake plenum. The two others on that side can be removed, with a lot of cursing though! I'm referring to the 3MZ-FE (3.3L) on the '07 Toyota Highlander.
@@abdul-kabiralegbe5660 , I'm about to attempt this on a 2006 Highlander Hybrid with the same engine as your '07, and there is a Toyota forum that includes a tutorial on doing this same job without removing the intake. I will attempt to find a link for you, but apparently many people HAVE succeeded in doing the job (even the middle plug). According to them, NOT impossible. I hope they're right, as I am about to embark on "the quest," lol! ;-) PS. I've been putting off even trying for two years (literally) now, but finally have no choice but to dive in...
@@stevebergman6747 I'd really appreciate seeing that link. I think it is possible though on the older 1MZ-FE (The 1st gen Highlander came with this engine until it was replaced by the 3MZ-FE). As for doing the manifold job, don't sweat it. It'll go fine as long as you take time to label stuff before disassembly. Quick tip: remember to place that bracket for the vacuum valves before installing the bolts for the plastic manifold. That one usually catches me 😀.
I'm curious how it went. Did your quest result in victory? Utilizing the same tools here without removing the intake? Because I have a 2006 Toyota Highlander as well.@@stevebergman6747
As a comment to the question: I mostly work servicing cleaning equipment. Seeing videos of people in various trades, how they work on things, what they use to do that, and how they go about it, is invaluable to my own work. I also work on my own vehicles, and those of my closest friends. A couple of them drive Toyota products, so this is good knowledge for me to glean. I think your videos show what you do, with the personality of the person that you are. It's a great channel. An awesome bonus is the 🐓 love. (An honest comment for ya)
love watching and hearing your application. your so fun and know so much, showing multi-ways to get out of trouble . thanks for sharing from an old tractor mechanic.
Hey Faye, just finished replacing all my plugs and ignition coils on my ‘99 Lexus RX. Your video was a huge help and it even helped me keep from getting frustrated and losing my mind. If you’re ever in SLC, hit me up and I’ll treat you dinner. Cheers
I really wish others would do the "tool review" at the end like you did. I ordered two tools (and I have a lot of tools that are all very worn like me) because of your excellent review. So often folks here accomplish amazing mechanical things and never hold up a tool and say: "I couldn't have done it without this little guy" (or whatever). Then we try the same job and are frustrated trying to get the same result with the wrong tool. Thanks!
Thank you for the very informative video. One of the best I've seen in a long time. You got right to the information,.... narrated AS you did the work, saving viewing time, .....pleasant voice WITHOUT profanity as so many producers think is OK,..... and no music.... informational videos are so much better without music. Excellent job. I'm a subscriber.
Thank you for making this video, I realized that I don't have the tools, patience, nor skill to do this job without breaking anything or doing it the wrong way, I'll pay a professional to get it done for me and extend the life of my ES300 that has been abused by previous owners.
Thank u so much everyone else on TH-cam talking about removing the manifold I knew there had to be a way thank u girl. U rock. Helped me get my side job done. Thanks a million. ❤
You, pretty lady, are a badass! I got the four easy plugs and came inside to do a search for removal of the hard two, was about to remove the intake.....THANKS!!!
@@FayeHadley actually my hands are very sore and something tore into my cuticle on my right thumb and it feels sore and infected. But I will live to wrench another day. The entire job took me 6 hours and I’ve been working on cars for 44 years and it may not be possible without that short ratchet! 😂🤣🤣. Thanks for this great video!
Installing those back three are ……….interesting, to say the least. But you’re right patience is a virtue and not having to change them for another 90,000 miles softens the blow. The background music is killer! Brings out the Space Cadet in me!
I love how you get those great shots of your work in those tight spaces! I lost my mechanic as he went to work for someone else out of town. I had an engine computer problem & long story shortened: locksmith said to be able to reprogram engine computer claimed I needed to go to mechanic for this problem. I did and three tows later (from them to Toyota dealer to auto electric shop) I spent $1800. Yea, the engine computer problem resolved, but they left three screws off plastic piece over the front coils, etc. Also, coincidentally car ran rough though coils and plugs changed about 20,000 miles ago! I changed front 3 coils (1 bad via reading though on a rear coil also) and plugs. On attempting 4th nearest driver side, screw to coil came up quickly and easily, but I could not get the coil out and got a cut and bruising to show my attempt to do so! Maybe being a cold engine was problematic? Maybe warming engine up before letting it cool just enough to pry the coil out of there? I love that short handled socket wrench you have! I may try getting the one out closest to passenger side to restore confidence. My wife & I have 2023 Subaru we own together but I use the old Lexus for hauling to the dump and taking off on trips where i need to leave Marie the car.
Thank you very much. I was trying to figure out the hex size for the V-Bank cover fasteners. Searched Google and nothing. Then I thought, Faye would know. Your video clearly showed the size. You are a God send.
This is the first engine I got running after buying it not running :) I remember the first thing I did was spark plugs and I managed to squeeze my wrists under the intake plenum and got them done pretty easily because I wasn’t comfortable with taking apart the engine (at the time)
Faye, I really appreciate you maintaining a positive attitude during this plug job! I am not sure I could have with those back 3 plugs and coils. I'm sure I would have been very "vocal" at times! Lol! This reaffirms the saying that a successful repair is certainly dependent on having all the right tools for the job! Great job on the repair and video! Enjoyed it completely!
Subscribed on the first video I watched. I have an RX300, and I've been doling over changing the sparkilators or not because of the intake. It's ironic for me to hesitate on this, when my dad and I rebuilt the transmission in his small 1 car garage. I also need to change the timing belt, because I have no idea when and or if it was changed at 185k so far. I'd almost do that before the spark plugs. Leary of the known stubborn crank bolt. I love these simple and to the point videos with all the information that anyone needs. I look forward to watching more of your videos. Oh yeah, we found one of the missing 5mm hex nuts stuck to the subframe when we pulled out the transmission. My daughter also has a 1MZ in her Camry (my old car) in which it also needs some attention. I think I might have her watch this and help her change the plugs herself. Thanks for the awesome tutorial!
Thank you so much!!! Yes the timing belts actually aren't that bad on these cars at all. I like to disconnect the motor mount on the passenger side and let the engine drop down (on a padded support of course) and do it from the bottom! Also the interval is every 90k or 7 years, so if definitely make that a priority if I were you!!! Looks like you're on the right path!!!
Thank you so so much! Your video and tips here helped me tackle this job on a 2002 Toyota Avalon in around 2 hrs! A shop quoted us nearly 1.4k and 3-4hrs labor to do this, bought denso coils and ngk plugs myself and saved us hundreds.
Good work, you are pro! Filming is awesome, how to heck you get camera all those places.😁 Finger ratchet is handy tight spaces! Your voice is so calming to listen.
saving the middle plug for last like a savage 😅 needed to do plugs on a 1MZ and whatya know, you did them on the same year,make and model as me. I was getting myself ready to pull the manifold, thanks for saving me a headache, definitely subscribing
Thank you for your video your awesome I'm working on my '99 RX300 AND I knew I didn't have to take off the intake. Keep up the great work. I'm a big fan that just found you today
Nice tips, I changed the spark plugs on a 1995 Camry XLE and did not detach the coil connectors, I hope I did not damage them! I like your method better! Thank you! Faye. 😃
Very nice! My late, lamented 94 Camry LX had the iMZ-FE. I might have been tempted if you had done this video a couple of years ago but I finally ended up paying someone. I just couldn't face it!
Your work ethic mirrors my own. I've been in the trade for 20 years, and nowadays I'll find any excuse to cheat a job by taking as few components apart as possible to get it done. Saves time and potential screw-ups. Sadly on my wife's 97 Avalon I'll be forced to remove the intake to replace the valve cover gasket and figure out the high cold start idle problem. Love your vids, keep up the amazing content!
Faye, I would like to take you on a date......to my garage to help me swap my plugs! ROFL. Seriously though, thanks for all the effort you put into this incredible video!! I cannot believe how you were able to capture the plug swaps on cylinders 3 and 5. I had swapped the front three myself, but was going to take it to a shop for cylinders 1, 3 and 5. After watching your impressive amazing video I now have the confidence to try this on my own. YOU ROCK!!!!
good plan, I did this on our RX300. I put the spark plug socket on a universal joint, and it slipped right in without having to detach it to get the extension in and out. Also, the RX300 has less room to the side, so I removed the PVC hose, the vacuum lines and some of the external parts to give my hands more working room. The connectors were a bit tough to get loose after they have been in the car for perhaps 20 plus years (yes, it was finally time for new spark plugs) so I sprayed silicone lubricant on them to help me loosen the connector seal. I kind of dreaded having to remove the intake manifold, but you showed it was not too bad to work around it. no need to buy new gaskets for the intake manifold either.
I have a 98 Toyota camry V6 3.0 And I'm definitely dreading the back 3 spark plugs but I only have a 147000 miles the so hopefully I can get at least 200,000 miles out of them Faye. But this is definitely the video I'm gonna have on when I'm changing the spark plugs . Everyone I talked to said this job is definitely gonna be at least 800-1000 dollors. So there aint no way I'm paying that so I'm gonna do the job when time comes, and this video is coming in handy thank you again beautiful
NICE VIDEO! Correction 94 Camry was beginning of 1MZFE, first OBD2 Camry. Before that it was iron block v6! Rear plugs are a PITA, with right universal joint and extension length its possible! And no coils in the back (waste spark) makes the earlier Camrys much easier!
Cool video . Thanks Faye for sharing . Mechanics your size have a big advantage working in those very tight places over us ham fisted dudes. Awesome job and I now need to get a locking head ratchet like yours . The hard stuff we do easy the impossible just takes a little longer . Great job .
Oh nice. I just did a tune up on a 03 highlander with new valve cover gaskets and coils. Thing had 273k on the clock. Pretty darn amazing if you ask me....hopefully we can get it to hit the 300k club. My bets are, it will!
Great vid Faye, especially the closeups with the camera. So great to see you''re using a collection of tools and not all tool truck tools so for the DiYer they are much more cost effective and get the job done. I'm not sure if my hands would fit under there though so I'll give you a call and an airplane ticket when I get one of them in. LOL ! Thanks for sharing
Just watched your TV show.. RIP Umbrella! haha That locking neck ratchet is awesome. I gotta find me one of those! Amazing video.. you are like,.., snake hands getting all that back there. Have a great week!!
Nice video, Faye. I am super impressed how you changed the plugs on the 1mz-fe. I need to do this maintenance, and found your video very helpful. Keep up the great work and content!
Hi Faye, Dad & I did this job on a 2002 Avalon but with intake off. Think it too more than 3 hours haha. I got Ruthenium spark plugs to make it a long time to redo this job lol. That 1mz-fe loves the Ruthenium plugs.
Oh interesting! I'd only heard of this being used in higher HP applications! And yes talk the intake off takes a LOT more time (but but as much time as it takes to set up GoPro's and film!!😂)
Using your gopro paired with your phone is an awesome idea to see in some of the abysses in modern cars. Harbor freight has the locking collar extensions too and they are really handy
Amazingly patient. I, on the other hand, would have likely ended by cursing the engineers who designed the engine and then repeatedly applying a 3 lb sledge hammer to the general area. All the while uttering, yes, that word.
I love your commentary, your explanation's make it easy to understand. One question when you are doing something that you can't see and only working by feel, have you tried closing your eyes? I know it sounds stupid but it works for me. It helps me focus on just working by feel.
Thats really cool how you show pictures of everything! the tools, how the fasteners look, and the whole process. 1st video watched and already subscribed
My old Avalon 89 wasn't bad but the valve cover gaskets were a pain. Nice video, help me tune up my 4 Runner Faye. I am in Springbranch...Man you make it look so easy but it isn't. Have a great weekend!
Awesome video! Love the credits haha!!!! I did a tuneup just last week that I thought I'd for sure have to pull the plenum, but ended up not needing to!
Thanks Faye, this is very helpful as I am getting ready to do this exact job on my car. Much appreciate your videos. I have not seen you lately, I hope you have been doing well? I thought I saw you on a TV program? If I am correct, congrats.
Such a great video! I was looking for a decent video on how to do this job. Now I am pretty confident on replacing my spark plugs on my 03 Camry. Thanks for the great video!
Love the video. I've done similar things attaching extensions in tight spaces. I also have circular palm ratchets for situations where even a stubby socket can't get enough swing.
Hey Faye, awesome job Filming it’s amazing how well we could see you always do great work but you out did yourself on this one. Sometimes if I’m working in a tight spot I’ll set the phone to record video and stick it in there and move it around just so I can see what I’ll soon be feeling but that’s a whole Nother level great job. I absolutely love the name Athena it’s one of my all-time favorite songs by the who now I can finally put a face to the name🙂🐔🐔🐔👍
Ordered quite a few of tools you suggested. Love the GearWrench 81230F 4 Piece Full Polish Flex Handle Ratchet Set and GEARWRENCH 12 Point Ratcheting Combination Wrench Set, 16 Piece Metric - 9416 and more - Can't wait to DO my own spark plugs on a 02 Solara SE with 554,000 as of today with still original plugs and everything else in 1MZ-FE engine. LOL
Hi Faye. Nice vid. Easy concise well done. I know it's a year later, but if I can chime in, you may adopt the practice of not dropping the plugs in the bore, if you haven't already. Just a thought.
With 390k currently on the clock I have done this job a few times on my wife's 99 RX300. She will not part with this suv but I remind her sooner or latter she will have no choice. I've had the intake manifold off when I replace knock censors and valve cover gaskets so it's pretty easy for me to pop off the air box, throttle body, etc. but with patients and even big arms this can be done without taking everything apart as Faye showed.
Have been otherwise wanting to buy a 3mz-fe engined used car, but was concerned about the rear plug access. Thanks!😊 (3mz-fe has upgraded valve covers and knock sensors, so am avoiding 1mz-fe engines to hopefully avoid the oil sludge and knock sensor problems).
I have been dreading changing the plugs on our Sienna van and Solara convertible. I hope I can used some of these tips. It helps that I have little hands.
I'm so happy I found you, and I'm going to tell you why, my daughter said the most horrible thing a few days ago, she's 14 and said, "Girls have to do girl jobs they can't be things like mechanics!!!" I'm a mechanic with 33 years under my belt and I've been trying to teach her and her sister how to take care of their own vehicles, and that was the comment I got, so lol, I'm going to show her your channel and you Faye, will show her what I already knew, Ladies can absolutely be Mechanics and ROCK at it, anything really. Girl jobs??? What the hell!! Thank you Faye, I subscribed and thumbs up!!!
😀👍🏻 thank you so much!!!
@@FayeHadley Thank you so much for taking the time to respond, I showed her your videos, the two that impressed her was you LSD service, because you got under a car she thought that was cool, and the Mk5 10k checks as that showed her you and sever ladies working. You inspired them both! My 20 yo (her sister) watched too and afterwards said can we go over the vehicles? I said yes. So now they are more receptive to learning. I have 4 different vehicles, a 2011 Kia soul which I'll be doing a timing belt on here soon, 14' Buick Enclave which has held up so far, 96' reg cab Ram 1500 Magnum 360, and a 78' Dodge Ramcharger with the small block LA 318 in it. Still running strong. A nice mix I think. My Dad passed a year ago and I was able to rescue the family vehicle from my evil step mother who was going to sell it. I learned how to drive and work on vehicles with Dad from that beast. Last note, my Dad's Birthday is March and Mine May, my Reg Cab Ram was manufactured in March, the Ramcharger in May. I thought that was cool especially since that LA 318 is the precursor to the Magnum. Thanks again and we're watching and love the humor, energy, and how you kick butt! My youngest said she's under a dirty car, lol yup that's where they put stuff too I said. Be well and be safe, And greetings from NC!!!
@@dadtype2339 this former USAF jet mechanic and current hobby mechanic appreciate that you are encouraging your children to explore non-traditional roles for women. From Rosie The Riveter to the women working the assembly lines, history has proven women excel in these occupations.
@stellarv5689 yeah, in fact my other daughter has this thing where when I had worked on her car, and something else has broke or acting strange, she thinks it was something I did and of course not true, and so she felt I need to pay for the tire service I needed and I explained to her cars have issues they break down, they're so complex and a lot of moving parts all working together, so I took it to a shop had to pay for a tire alignment and the told my Step daughter I am never touching your car again, if you have any problems here on out you will have to take it to a shop and pay them to work on it.
So as much as I'd like to help her I won't knowing she has this sticky blame. So that kid is going to experience a shop and mechanic in the wild.
My other daughter has since helped a bit more on the care, she even bought a matching pair of overalls to join me when working on the cars.
Thanks for the reply man be safe and be well.
A shop quoted me over 2,000 for this job including 4 hours of labor consisting of removing the intake and other various parts. They also quoted about 1400 dollars worth of parts (coils and spark plugs) I came across this video and hopped on 1A auto (parts were 130 bucks) and sent it with this video and it took about an hour. I cannot thank you enough for this video you are a lifesaver!!!!!
Just picked up a 2003 RX300 AWD and found your video to be among the best I have ever watched. I'm 59 year old knuckle busting shade tree mechanic and I think you ROCK !
Heck yeah, thank you!!!!
I needed this video. I only did 4 spark plugs on my wife's sienna. Now I can finnish the job.
There was a master tech at my dealer who used to do that 😑 glad you're going to finish the job!!!!👏🏻
Thanks for this, it definitely helped. I used the Gearwrench 80546 socket with a 1 inch Williams wobble extension. No special tools besides that (I didn't need to use a flex-head ratchet). I removed the PCV hose, removed the ground wires, then removed all the coils before changing the plugs out. While coil 1 is removed, it's pretty easy to get to coil 3. I think that the coil and bolt for it interfere with access to the connector for coil 3, etc. Took about 1.5 hours including clean up. One other note - nickel is a carcinogen, so please use gloves or find a way not to touch the anti-seize. I put a dab of anti-seize on one spark plug, then use another spark plug to smear it around the threads. Thanks!
So I’m the “Greenest Newbie” on anything fixing cars. Came across your video on changing spark plugs on a Lexus RX300. I watched this video 40 times while changing the plugs and coils on my 2000 RX 300. I even was watching your video at Autozone and Lowes when buying tools. Just wanted to say “Thank You” for your awesomeness video!
The best spark plug tutorial I've seen on these model cars, thus far.
You make this look so easy. It’s always a pleasure to see an expert in action. The chickens still rule.
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That technique also works on the 2VZ-FE 2.5 in the ES250 and second gen Camry V6. I discovered that it could be done that way in the '90s. Good to know that it works on the 1MZ-FE as well. Great video as always.
So odd… I did this TODAY! Lexus 2000 ES300. I found disconnecting that hose and the 2 other wires gave my hands a little more room. Awesome! Thanks!
Oh rad!!!
I started watching you, Faye, to be honest, mainly because of the the (post?)grunge look and wondering where that fit in, with you being an off beat gal in a profession that's been dominated by guys, definitely not particularly off-beat guys, except for maybe a whole crew of those hippy, underground VW mechanics in the '70s, or those good-old, wacky import specialist guys from, like, Belgium or Costa Rica or Sweden, who work on certain funky imports only and act like the work requires the precision skills and genius of a master German watchmaker....har, har. (Those guys are usually one step from the looney bin, imho,lol). But as I follow you, it's so clear you are a very good mechannic who has joy in her work and also sails her own ship anywhere she feels like in the world, so to speak, and I love it. Good for you! As one who has never taken the path most traveled in life, I can only say: Keep it up! Thinking and living outside the proverbial box can be challenging, but oh, the rewards are spectacular sometimes. I'll still be pulling out my wrenches and backyard mechanicing until the good Lord pulls in my final service warranty, but until then, I hope to be able to visit here for inspiration and plain good vibes wrapped up a side dish of kooky vibes and offbeatness. Love it. You are a pleasure to visit with. Thanks for the good work!
Why thank you!!! :))
Faye !!! Your video here saved me a ton of money. The garage down the road from me wanted $2256 just for the labor to replace the spark plugs and ignition coils; 2 techs for 8 hours = 16 man-hours x $141 per hour. Took me probably four times longer than it took you and, unlike you, I need several bandaids for the back of my hands and forearms. You saved my Lexus "bacon". Thanks so much again.
Great video, Faye. I was particularly interested in the fact that you use anti-seize on spark plug threads. As you know, most people condemn the use of it on anything. But I've been using it on spark plugs and wheel lugs for years and have never had a problem with either of them coming loose. And when it's time to take them apart, there's never a problem separating the parts. Keep up the great work.
Who condemns this? I have never installed plugs in any car w/o anti-seize.
@@Zer0TX my question exactly. Who in their right mind would install a spark plug without antiseize? With the vast majority of engine heads behind aluminum these days that pretty much mandatory.
I'm not a mechanic but if you use anti seize you can't use a torque wrench to OEM spec or you overtighten and if don't you could end up with misfires and carbon on boot. I just had to replace intake gasket and found new plug/boot was full of soot .
I did this job on my wife’s 2007 Highlander Hybrid. I took off the intake. It really wasn’t all that bad. But this way seems better. Thank you 😊
You're the real MVP, that's much harder IMO!
I actually think it's impossible to remove the middle one on the rear bank (i.e. cylinder 3) without removing the intake plenum. The two others on that side can be removed, with a lot of cursing though! I'm referring to the 3MZ-FE (3.3L) on the '07 Toyota Highlander.
@@abdul-kabiralegbe5660 , I'm about to attempt this on a 2006 Highlander Hybrid with the same engine as your '07, and there is a Toyota forum that includes a tutorial on doing this same job without removing the intake. I will attempt to find a link for you, but apparently many people HAVE succeeded in doing the job (even the middle plug). According to them, NOT impossible. I hope they're right, as I am about to embark on "the quest," lol! ;-)
PS. I've been putting off even trying for two years (literally) now, but finally have no choice but to dive in...
@@stevebergman6747 I'd really appreciate seeing that link. I think it is possible though on the older 1MZ-FE (The 1st gen Highlander came with this engine until it was replaced by the 3MZ-FE).
As for doing the manifold job, don't sweat it. It'll go fine as long as you take time to label stuff before disassembly. Quick tip: remember to place that bracket for the vacuum valves before installing the bolts for the plastic manifold. That one usually catches me 😀.
I'm curious how it went. Did your quest result in victory? Utilizing the same tools here without removing the intake? Because I have a 2006 Toyota Highlander as well.@@stevebergman6747
Amazing video! Thank you so much! Long time fan!
As a comment to the question: I mostly work servicing cleaning equipment. Seeing videos of people in various trades, how they work on things, what they use to do that, and how they go about it, is invaluable to my own work. I also work on my own vehicles, and those of my closest friends. A couple of them drive Toyota products, so this is good knowledge for me to glean. I think your videos show what you do, with the personality of the person that you are. It's a great channel. An awesome bonus is the 🐓 love.
(An honest comment for ya)
Thank you SO MUCH Gavin!! ❤️
love watching and hearing your application. your so fun and know so much, showing multi-ways to get out of trouble . thanks for sharing from an old tractor mechanic.
Great work Faye. You must totally slay the book time for this job.
Haha I do! One of the few 😆
Hand size, tools and patience... hahaha. If someone does not learn from your videos there is something truly wrong. They are always excellent
Thanks James!
Hey Faye, just finished replacing all my plugs and ignition coils on my ‘99 Lexus RX. Your video was a huge help and it even helped me keep from getting frustrated and losing my mind. If you’re ever in SLC, hit me up and I’ll treat you dinner. Cheers
I really wish others would do the "tool review" at the end like you did. I ordered two tools (and I have a lot of tools that are all very worn like me) because of your excellent review. So often folks here accomplish amazing mechanical things and never hold up a tool and say: "I couldn't have done it without this little guy" (or whatever). Then we try the same job and are frustrated trying to get the same result with the wrong tool. Thanks!
Thank you for the very informative video. One of the best I've seen in a long time. You got right to the information,.... narrated AS you did the work, saving viewing time, .....pleasant voice WITHOUT profanity as so many producers think is OK,..... and no music.... informational videos are so much better without music. Excellent job. I'm a subscriber.
Thank you for making this video, I realized that I don't have the tools, patience, nor skill to do this job without breaking anything or doing it the wrong way, I'll pay a professional to get it done for me and extend the life of my ES300 that has been abused by previous owners.
How much did it run ya?
Your awesome, I’m a old retired mechanic, this new stuff gives me a headache thank you
And you talk great, I can’t wait to work on my 67👀🔨🤣🤣🤣
Thank u so much everyone else on TH-cam talking about removing the manifold I knew there had to be a way thank u girl. U rock. Helped me get my side job done. Thanks a million. ❤
You, pretty lady, are a badass! I got the four easy plugs and came inside to do a search for removal of the hard two, was about to remove the intake.....THANKS!!!
AWESOME!!!! Hopefully you didn't slice and dice your hands too badly!!
@@FayeHadley actually my hands are very sore and something tore into my cuticle on my right thumb and it feels sore and infected. But I will live to wrench another day. The entire job took me 6 hours and I’ve been working on cars for 44 years and it may not be possible without that short ratchet! 😂🤣🤣. Thanks for this great video!
Installing those back three are ……….interesting, to say the least. But you’re right patience is a virtue and not having to change them for another 90,000 miles softens the blow.
The background music is killer! Brings out the Space Cadet in me!
BAAAHAHAHA I wanted it to be relaxing for people who have to do this job because it can me frustrating! So I chose some meditation music 😂
I love how you get those great shots of your work in those tight spaces! I lost my mechanic as he went to work for someone else out of town. I had an engine computer problem & long story shortened: locksmith said to be able to reprogram engine computer claimed I needed to go to mechanic for this problem. I did and three tows later (from them to Toyota dealer to auto electric shop) I spent $1800. Yea, the engine computer problem resolved, but they left three screws off plastic piece over the front coils, etc. Also, coincidentally car ran rough though coils and plugs changed about 20,000 miles ago! I changed front 3 coils (1 bad via reading though on a rear coil also) and plugs. On attempting 4th nearest driver side, screw to coil came up quickly and easily, but I could not get the coil out and got a cut and bruising to show my attempt to do so! Maybe being a cold engine was problematic? Maybe warming engine up before letting it cool just enough to pry the coil out of there? I love that short handled socket wrench you have! I may try getting the one out closest to passenger side to restore confidence. My wife & I have 2023 Subaru we own together but I use the old Lexus for hauling to the dump and taking off on trips where i need to leave Marie the car.
Thank you very much. I was trying to figure out the hex size for the V-Bank cover fasteners. Searched Google and nothing. Then I thought, Faye would know. Your video clearly showed the size. You are a God send.
:))) thank you!
Just bought a Toyota Harrier Airs 2003/09 model with 1Mz-FE 3000cc V6.
This video helps a lot.
Thanks for the 📹
Faye, Hi.
Very comprehensive. You are a great teacher and narrator. I love watching your hands gesture. More so than even This Old Tony.
Thank you!
This is the first engine I got running after buying it not running :) I remember the first thing I did was spark plugs and I managed to squeeze my wrists under the intake plenum and got them done pretty easily because I wasn’t comfortable with taking apart the engine (at the time)
Faye, I really appreciate you maintaining a positive attitude during this plug job! I am not sure I could have with those back 3 plugs and coils. I'm sure I would have been very "vocal" at times! Lol! This reaffirms the saying that a successful repair is certainly dependent on having all the right tools for the job! Great job on the repair and video! Enjoyed it completely!
Subscribed on the first video I watched. I have an RX300, and I've been doling over changing the sparkilators or not because of the intake. It's ironic for me to hesitate on this, when my dad and I rebuilt the transmission in his small 1 car garage. I also need to change the timing belt, because I have no idea when and or if it was changed at 185k so far. I'd almost do that before the spark plugs. Leary of the known stubborn crank bolt. I love these simple and to the point videos with all the information that anyone needs. I look forward to watching more of your videos. Oh yeah, we found one of the missing 5mm hex nuts stuck to the subframe when we pulled out the transmission. My daughter also has a 1MZ in her Camry (my old car) in which it also needs some attention. I think I might have her watch this and help her change the plugs herself. Thanks for the awesome tutorial!
Thank you so much!!! Yes the timing belts actually aren't that bad on these cars at all. I like to disconnect the motor mount on the passenger side and let the engine drop down (on a padded support of course) and do it from the bottom! Also the interval is every 90k or 7 years, so if definitely make that a priority if I were you!!! Looks like you're on the right path!!!
Thanks!
Oh my goodness thank you!!!
Thank you so so much! Your video and tips here helped me tackle this job on a 2002 Toyota Avalon in around 2 hrs!
A shop quoted us nearly 1.4k and 3-4hrs labor to do this, bought denso coils and ngk plugs myself and saved us hundreds.
Good work, you are pro! Filming is awesome, how to heck you get camera all those places.😁 Finger ratchet is handy tight spaces! Your voice is so calming to listen.
Thank you!! And I had a GoPro that I wedged in there! Took some effort for sure!
This is by the best video on the Lexus RX 300 spark plug job. I appreciate you listing the tools you used.
saving the middle plug for last like a savage 😅 needed to do plugs on a 1MZ and whatya know, you did them on the same year,make and model as me. I was getting myself ready to pull the manifold, thanks for saving me a headache, definitely subscribing
Thank you for your video your awesome I'm working on my '99 RX300 AND I knew I didn't have to take off the intake. Keep up the great work. I'm a big fan that just found you today
Oh, awesome!! So glad it helped :)
Nice tips, I changed the spark plugs on a 1995 Camry XLE and did not detach the coil connectors, I hope I did not damage them! I like your method better! Thank you! Faye.
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Oh my, hardest activity ever! Plainly clear motive to use Iridium ONLY! Nice work.
It's always a good day when Faye posts !! Thanks for the knowledge !
Faye, you put all the techs at my shop to shame. Thanks for sharing your tips!
Thank you!
I did this once 10 years ago on my 1999 Avalon, I missed that car so much I just got a 2003 ES300 with the 1mz and plan to do this job very soon!
Excellent tutorial, Faye. Your video always get watched soon as I get the reminder. I'm ordering that stubby. Too cool.
Very nice! My late, lamented 94 Camry LX had the iMZ-FE. I might have been tempted if you had done this video a couple of years ago but I finally ended up paying someone. I just couldn't face it!
Understood!!
Little hands does great fixes in those tight spots! Love the strategy and tool choices. Great video!
Your work ethic mirrors my own. I've been in the trade for 20 years, and nowadays I'll find any excuse to cheat a job by taking as few components apart as possible to get it done. Saves time and potential screw-ups. Sadly on my wife's 97 Avalon I'll be forced to remove the intake to replace the valve cover gasket and figure out the high cold start idle problem.
Love your vids, keep up the amazing content!
Super Duper job!!!!! I did this job myself around 10 years ago on 98 ES300 w/165k miles using the same method 😊
That's awesome!
This helped me with a 1999 RX300!!! thanks!! I work on cars and this took me 3 hours to R&R.
incredible video and supremely useful description of a bizarrely complex task - thank you
Faye, I would like to take you on a date......to my garage to help me swap my plugs! ROFL. Seriously though, thanks for all the effort you put into this incredible video!! I cannot believe how you were able to capture the plug swaps on cylinders 3 and 5. I had swapped the front three myself, but was going to take it to a shop for cylinders 1, 3 and 5. After watching your impressive amazing video I now have the confidence to try this on my own. YOU ROCK!!!!
Woohoo! Success! I can't believe I was brave enough to try cylinder 3, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. Thanks again Faye!!!!
good plan, I did this on our RX300. I put the spark plug socket on a universal joint, and it slipped right in without having to detach it to get the extension in and out. Also, the RX300 has less room to the side, so I removed the PVC hose, the vacuum lines and some of the external parts to give my hands more working room. The connectors were a bit tough to get loose after they have been in the car for perhaps 20 plus years (yes, it was finally time for new spark plugs) so I sprayed silicone lubricant on them to help me loosen the connector seal.
I kind of dreaded having to remove the intake manifold, but you showed it was not too bad to work around it. no need to buy new gaskets for the intake manifold either.
I have a 98 Toyota camry V6 3.0 And I'm definitely dreading the back 3 spark plugs but I only have a 147000 miles the so hopefully I can get at least 200,000 miles out of them Faye. But this is definitely the video I'm gonna have on when I'm changing the spark plugs . Everyone I talked to said this job is definitely gonna be at least 800-1000 dollors. So there aint no way I'm paying that so I'm gonna do the job when time comes, and this video is coming in handy thank you again beautiful
NICE VIDEO! Correction 94 Camry was beginning of 1MZFE, first OBD2 Camry. Before that it was iron block v6! Rear plugs are a PITA, with right universal joint and extension length its possible! And no coils in the back (waste spark) makes the earlier Camrys much easier!
Thank you!!!
Cool video . Thanks Faye for sharing . Mechanics your size have a big advantage working in those very tight places over us ham fisted dudes. Awesome job and I now need to get a locking head ratchet like yours . The hard stuff we do easy the impossible just takes a little longer . Great job .
Thank you so much!!
Oh nice. I just did a tune up on a 03 highlander with new valve cover gaskets and coils. Thing had 273k on the clock. Pretty darn amazing if you ask me....hopefully we can get it to hit the 300k club. My bets are, it will!
Great vid Faye, especially the closeups with the camera. So great to see you''re using a collection of tools and not all tool truck tools so for the DiYer they are much more cost effective and get the job done. I'm not sure if my hands would fit under there though so I'll give you a call and an airplane ticket when I get one of them in. LOL ! Thanks for sharing
Haha absolutely! I really appreciate everything about this comment 🥲
This was the best video. You make the guys look bad. You rock!!!
Just watched your TV show.. RIP Umbrella! haha That locking neck ratchet is awesome. I gotta find me one of those! Amazing video.. you are like,.., snake hands getting all that back there. Have a great week!!
RIP Umbrella 😭
Nice video, Faye. I am super impressed how you changed the plugs on the 1mz-fe. I need to do this maintenance, and found your video very helpful.
Keep up the great work and content!
Thank you!
Hi Faye, Dad & I did this job on a 2002 Avalon but with intake off. Think it too more than 3 hours haha. I got Ruthenium spark plugs to make it a long time to redo this job lol. That 1mz-fe loves the Ruthenium plugs.
Oh interesting! I'd only heard of this being used in higher HP applications! And yes talk the intake off takes a LOT more time (but but as much time as it takes to set up GoPro's and film!!😂)
Using your gopro paired with your phone is an awesome idea to see in some of the abysses in modern cars. Harbor freight has the locking collar extensions too and they are really handy
Amazingly patient. I, on the other hand, would have likely ended by cursing the engineers who designed the engine and then repeatedly applying a 3 lb sledge hammer to the general area. All the while uttering, yes, that word.
I love your commentary, your explanation's make it easy to understand. One question when you are doing something that you can't see and only working by feel, have you tried closing your eyes? I know it sounds stupid but it works for me. It helps me focus on just working by feel.
Thats really cool how you show pictures of everything! the tools, how the fasteners look, and the whole process. 1st video watched and already subscribed
Glad you liked it! Thanks so much for the sub!!
Ur very professional I have a car with same engine now I know how to that without removing the intake thanks to you 🙂
Oh goodie!
Top of the line Wrench Tech you are.
Wish Fords and Chevys you could teach about too.
Enjoy all your knowledge.
Ty Faye
Thank you!!
also nice sometimes having smaller hands, great stuff faye!
My old Avalon 89 wasn't bad but the valve cover gaskets were a pain. Nice video, help me tune up my 4 Runner Faye. I am in Springbranch...Man you make it look so easy but it isn't. Have a great weekend!
Thanks so much Mike!! That's awesome!
I have tiny hands to Faye, helps a lot in this trade:) Thanks for sharing, love the chickens! So adorable:)
Awesome video! Love the credits haha!!!! I did a tuneup just last week that I thought I'd for sure have to pull the plenum, but ended up not needing to!
Nice Britt!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😀
Thanks Faye, this is very helpful as I am getting ready to do this exact job on my car. Much appreciate your videos. I have not seen you lately, I hope you have been doing well? I thought I saw you on a TV program? If I am correct, congrats.
It's very similar to the 2gr-fe with some little differences but thank you for this vid even though it's 2 yrs old helped me out a lot
I was really dreading this job but you have given me confidence. Great video
Thank you for this! Doing my gf’s car and I was confused so you explained it so well!
I hear that lexas is a pretty good car of choice Faye it is good to see ya
It's a great vehicle choice!
I will keep that in mind faye
Such a great video! I was looking for a decent video on how to do this job. Now I am pretty confident on replacing my spark plugs on my 03 Camry. Thanks for the great video!
Thanks very much! I was able to do this in 2 hours at minus 10 degrees Celsius here in Canada!!!
Thanks Faye. You saved us on that difficult number plug
Got P0303 code 99 RX300.... Need to get to #3 coil (bear).... Ur video best startup so far.... will keep U posted.... good day
Love the video. I've done similar things attaching extensions in tight spaces. I also have circular palm ratchets for situations where even a stubby socket can't get enough swing.
Nice!!!
Wow, so efficient and expressive. Well done. Many thumbs up! 😎👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Hey, awesome Camera work ! I know how much a pain it can be to get "the right angle ". Great job and good tech. Patience is a virtue. Haha
Love your tortional. I do not have a Lexus but will use some of your tips when I get into a tight spot on my F-150.
Hey Faye, awesome job Filming it’s amazing how well we could see you always do great work but you out did yourself on this one. Sometimes if I’m working in a tight spot I’ll set the phone to record video and stick it in there and move it around just so I can see what I’ll soon be feeling but that’s a whole Nother level great job. I absolutely love the name Athena it’s one of my all-time favorite songs by the who now I can finally put a face to the name🙂🐔🐔🐔👍
HAHAHA oh my gosh!! Thank you so so much and Athena is one of our best, most consistent layers 🙂
Ordered quite a few of tools you suggested. Love the GearWrench 81230F 4 Piece Full Polish Flex Handle Ratchet Set and GEARWRENCH 12 Point Ratcheting Combination Wrench Set, 16 Piece Metric - 9416 and more - Can't wait to DO my own spark plugs on a 02 Solara SE with 554,000 as of today with still original plugs and everything else in 1MZ-FE engine. LOL
You make me feel so confident to try this myself!!!! TY!!!⭐️
You can!!!👏🏻
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Faye, i love all your videos very much.
Thank you so much!!
Thanks Faye! I'll have to buy one of those locking ratchets.
I’m gonna try doing this for a friend tomorrow 😳…. Wish me luck 😬
NICE!!!!! GET IT!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Great video tutorial! I have a Camry that i will be replacing the plugs on. Thank you for the indepth masterpiece!
Hi Faye. Nice vid. Easy concise well done. I know it's a year later, but if I can chime in, you may adopt the practice of not dropping the plugs in the bore, if you haven't already. Just a thought.
This video is awesome . Just like you Faye.
This is perfect! Are those Denso plugs pre gapped?
Good grief you made a very hard job look so easy..props to you!
Thank you so much!!!😀
With 390k currently on the clock I have done this job a few times on my wife's 99 RX300. She will not part with this suv but I remind her sooner or latter she will have no choice. I've had the intake manifold off when I replace knock censors and valve cover gaskets so it's pretty easy for me to pop off the air box, throttle body, etc. but with patients and even big arms this can be done without taking everything apart as Faye showed.
Have been otherwise wanting to buy a 3mz-fe engined used car, but was concerned about the rear plug access. Thanks!😊
(3mz-fe has upgraded valve covers and knock sensors, so am avoiding 1mz-fe engines to hopefully avoid the oil sludge and knock sensor problems).
I have been dreading changing the plugs on our Sienna van and Solara convertible. I hope I can used some of these tips. It helps that I have little hands.