This is a good video, I'd like to add a best practice: keep your ignition coils in order when setting them to the side and return them to their original position when done replacing your plugs.
Great video man I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to find any good videos on this model but you proved me wrong thx again you showed me a few thing I didn't know.
Just changed the plugs in my 06 Dakota. You actually can get that front plug out without moving the hoses if you use a universal joint with your spark plug socket. Great video. You brought up a couple of good points that a lot of people dont do when changing spark plugs like using compressed air to blow away debris so you dont get anything in your cylinders
They are decent I've had mine now for about 5 years bought it with 128k miles on it. Still drives to this day. Just keep the oil changed and intake filter clean. Hope you get to do some cool stuff with your truck
just did my "new to me" 2004 Durango 3.7 . It sat in a garage for a large part of it's life with only 112,650 original miles. First on the list it ran like a dual cylinder. The crappy design allowing the plug wells to get fulled with water/ gunk. I pulled the coil paks, Before I even put a spark plug socket in well, I let "gunk "sit and then washed, and blew each well out. I then PB blastered each letting then sit overnight. I blew each well and then everso gently started working back and forth each plug and after I got them out I have a picture of major rust so much so I could have easily spun them round if I had not soaked and the gentle back and forth movements. I put new everything. And am going to add an extension cover to attach to the plastic carb/throttle body so the water that runs in under the windshield plastic cover will not end up ever the spark plug wells.
@@MattsFinds Did some online Research and found many instances of the plug wells that are directly at the end of the throttle body plastic cover/ "old Air cleaner" . The plastic shroud at the base of windshield allows a good amount of "while sitting" rain to end up in these wells. If you frequently wash under the hood these wells get full. Sure as the engine gets warm it helps dissipate but some stays.. Just something to keep an eye on:))) Tom
@@MattsFinds It seems water from the windshield when vehicle is sitting works it's way to the Throttle body plastic cover which let's it drop right into the sp wells. Just a bit more info:)))))
I've got a 2007 Mitsubishi Raider, the engine's are the same I believe. I'm going to try and change the plugs. My EX had the truck and overfilled the oil, it started smoking and losing power, I hope it's just fouled plugs and not a blown head gasket.
A blown head gasket would leave a milky oil residue under the filler cap. Probably either too much oil as stated or could be really low on oil if it burns oil up
@@MattsFinds Thanks, it gives me hope. The dip stick has oil about 2 inches above the fill line, after running it for about half an hour it stopped smoking and the oil line had dropped some. When I can I'm going to drain it, put new oil in and change out the plugs. Until then it'll stay parked.
Is it safe to say the issue is that it cannot take higher grade spark plugs because I noticed when my spark plugs was getting worn out I went to uranium or platinum whatever higher grade there is and both times they failed me so it drove good for maybe 2 weeks to a month and then after that that's when I started to notice my car having hesitation and hiccups and Check Engine will come on and then here and there check engine light will flash so is it safe to say that you should stick to copper spark plugs because it cannot deal with high-grade spark plugs..?
I always stick to what the Chilton manual its says to use the copper plugs. I did the same thing I put the expensive platinum iridium plugs in once sid good for about a month a went right back to the copper ones.
@@MattsFinds I'm noticing they have on the market Auto zone, advanced auto, O'Reilly etc NGK nickel copper spark plugs are those still fine to use .... Or use the champion brand copper spark plugs?
Best way I can explain it is to Google the firing order for the engine. Then click images. It will bring up a diagram that will show you the number 2 cylinder. Hope that helps.
You can can use whichever plugs you want, but in the spec book calls for these copper ones. Join a dodge Dakota group on Facebook and over 10 thousand people including myself can vouch that the engine runs crappy on those high dollar plugs. I tried those Bosch platinum iridium plugs thinking oh they cost more so they must be better and I had multiple misfires and ticking noises engine hesitation etc, returned them for the the ones I used in the video and everything was back to normal.
VIDEO WAS GREAT... I WAS BEING CHARGED 300 DOLLARS TO CHANGE MY SPARK PLUGS.. AFTER WATCHING YOUR VIDEO I DID IT MYSELF....
That's awesome I always enjoy when people can do stuff on their own and save a ton of money
This is a good video, I'd like to add a best practice: keep your ignition coils in order when setting them to the side and return them to their original position when done replacing your plugs.
Do 1 at a time
Great video man I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to find any good videos on this model but you proved me wrong thx again you showed me a few thing I didn't know.
Happy to help
Excellent video, thank you for the step by step! It's straightforward to change the plugs, but sometimes nice to make sure nothing gets missed.
thanks glad I could help you out
Pro tip: always disconnect the negative battery terminal whenever working with electrical components.
You are correct
Just changed the plugs in my 06 Dakota. You actually can get that front plug out without moving the hoses if you use a universal joint with your spark plug socket. Great video. You brought up a couple of good points that a lot of people dont do when changing spark plugs like using compressed air to blow away debris so you dont get anything in your cylinders
Ome question i just bought mine at 170k miles for 3600$ , it drives good and all.but are they good trucks ??
They are decent I've had mine now for about 5 years bought it with 128k miles on it. Still drives to this day. Just keep the oil changed and intake filter clean. Hope you get to do some cool stuff with your truck
Looks like a pretty easy job compared to some other v-blocks I've done, thanks dude!
Its not that bad if you got the right tools. Glad I could help bro.
This is exactly what I needed...thank you Brother!!
Hey man no problem, glad to help. Stay safe have a great day
just did my "new to me" 2004 Durango 3.7 . It sat in a garage for a large part of it's life with only 112,650 original miles. First on the list it ran like a dual cylinder. The crappy design allowing the plug wells to get fulled with water/ gunk. I pulled the coil paks, Before I even put a spark plug socket in well, I let "gunk "sit and then washed, and blew each well out. I then PB blastered each letting then sit overnight. I blew each well and then everso gently started working back and forth each plug and after I got them out I have a picture of major rust so much so I could have easily spun them round if I had not soaked and the gentle back and forth movements.
I put new everything. And am going to add an extension cover to attach to the plastic carb/throttle body so the water that runs in under the windshield plastic cover will not end up ever the spark plug wells.
Nice that's something I haven't seen before with the water getting on top of the block. Is your seals on your hood in good shape?
@@MattsFinds Did some online Research and found many instances of the plug wells that are directly at the end of the throttle body plastic cover/ "old Air cleaner" . The plastic shroud at the base of windshield allows a good amount of "while sitting" rain to end up in these wells. If you frequently wash under the hood these wells get full. Sure as the engine gets warm it helps dissipate but some stays.. Just something to keep an eye on:))) Tom
@@MattsFinds It seems water from the windshield when vehicle is sitting works it's way to the Throttle body plastic cover which let's it drop right into the sp wells. Just a bit more info:)))))
after doing all the plugs and coils, still had a cyl 5 misfire. ended up being clogged injectors. replaced them, runs perfectly now.
That's awesome
Bro that air filter is sick
Thanks man I appreciate it brother.
I've got a 2007 Mitsubishi Raider, the engine's are the same I believe. I'm going to try and change the plugs. My EX had the truck and overfilled the oil, it started smoking and losing power, I hope it's just fouled plugs and not a blown head gasket.
A blown head gasket would leave a milky oil residue under the filler cap. Probably either too much oil as stated or could be really low on oil if it burns oil up
@@MattsFinds Thanks, it gives me hope. The dip stick has oil about 2 inches above the fill line, after running it for about half an hour it stopped smoking and the oil line had dropped some. When I can I'm going to drain it, put new oil in and change out the plugs. Until then it'll stay parked.
I'll give it a try my Dakota needs it
It'll definitely help just don't get the high priced ones the don't do good in these trucks
I have the same problem rn, codes p2314 and p0305, driving me nuts, cyl 5...
Hopefully this video can help you
@@MattsFinds hopefully bro, I take car of my rig and little shit like this drives me crazy
Is it safe to say the issue is that it cannot take higher grade spark plugs because I noticed when my spark plugs was getting worn out I went to uranium or platinum whatever higher grade there is and both times they failed me so it drove good for maybe 2 weeks to a month and then after that that's when I started to notice my car having hesitation and hiccups and Check Engine will come on and then here and there check engine light will flash
so is it safe to say that you should stick to copper spark plugs
because it cannot deal with high-grade spark plugs..?
I always stick to what the Chilton manual its says to use the copper plugs. I did the same thing I put the expensive platinum iridium plugs in once sid good for about a month a went right back to the copper ones.
@@MattsFinds
I'm noticing they have on the market
Auto zone, advanced auto, O'Reilly etc
NGK nickel copper spark plugs are those still fine to use ....
Or use the champion brand copper spark plugs?
@upondivineguidanceorder2548 definitely use the Champions
@@MattsFinds bet !
I have a misfire on #5
I'm praying 🤲 that it's just a spark plug issue
@@MattsFinds but once you changed yours and used
"Champion Copper spark plugs"
It never popped showed your check engine light , correct..?
Great video . Thankyou sir .
You're welcome glad I could help. Just be sure to disconnect your negative battery I forgot to mention that I the video
One more stripe for the tiger 🐯
Well done!
Thanks for the comment friend, I enjoy helping others.
Thanks for the video
Hey Randy you're welcome hope it helps you out
What size was the socket on the ratchet
5/8 sparkplug socket
good video!
Good video 👍
Thanks Carlos glad I could help
wheres the number 2 cylinder
Best way I can explain it is to Google the firing order for the engine. Then click images. It will bring up a diagram that will show you the number 2 cylinder. Hope that helps.
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thanks
Always use Iridium plugs. They cost alot but they last forever and you don't have to adjust them.
You can can use whichever plugs you want, but in the spec book calls for these copper ones. Join a dodge Dakota group on Facebook and over 10 thousand people including myself can vouch that the engine runs crappy on those high dollar plugs. I tried those Bosch platinum iridium plugs thinking oh they cost more so they must be better and I had multiple misfires and ticking noises engine hesitation etc, returned them for the the ones I used in the video and everything was back to normal.