As a Mazda 3 Skyactiv owner I appreciate your videos (and will subscribe!). My local mechanic quoted me $250 to change the plugs! I'll do it myself and pocket the savings!
Thanks you for the support! This one is an easy job worth doing yourself. Depends where you get the plugs they can be expensive so shop around. Thanks for watching and the subscribe!
@@DustinBlythe I agree I have found alot of really good deals there. I would say most of my parts come from Rockauto unless it cheaper at the dealer which sometimes it is or its similar pricing and if i need it now.
I've been a lady shade tree mechanic for forty years, doing service on my own cars and trucks. I LOVE my little Mazda, thanks so much for teaching me another car trick. I'm another subscriber. 134,000 miles and going strong!!! 💪👍
I finally managed to get all the parts; four oem spark plugs on sale for $40 and a long spark plug socket and finished the job in under half an hour while watching this video in the heat of my garage. My car is just about 20,000 miles over the recommended change, never too late. thanks again
Hey that's awesome. Where did you find the spark plug? was it 40 total or a piece? The process is pretty quick. Well at least you got them changed better then not changing them for much longer. I glad my video helped, Thanks for watching.
Just replaced mine at 126,000. Saved me $215 canadian (tools borrowed from neighbor). My engine was having a hard time starting and would hesitate when accelerating at times. Video helped a lot, thanks!
crap! I didn't realize finding the right spark plug could be tricky on these! I'm very grateful that you caught yourself having this issue and shared it with us. it's encouraged me triple check before actually buying any. I might just open it up to see what she's already got, even though it sounds like they might not make that specific plug anymore. If you're lurking looking for info, i can't help much, still researching, but it looks like there might be different plugs based on the 8th number in your vin (and there's 5 variations, oui). I THINK the vin 7 skyactiv was originally gapped to 0.03-0.032, and i know the gap is very important with the skyactiv engines. but i'm seeing hints that ~0.044 might work fine (and it looks like that's all ngk offers for this engine nowadays). definitely gotta keep digging. thankfully the plugs last well so it's not a majorly pressing issue. annoying nonetheless! There are a lot of oddball tricky problems people have had with these. thank you for the heads up and great tutorial
the specific torque down for the mazda 3 skyactiv spark plug is 10 pound feet, mazda also recommends to not put anti seize on the spark plugs as well. great video!
Bought the right spark plugs by giving the auto part store my vin number. They were pre-gapped. The 9/16 socket needed a deeper reach even though it was made for the spark plugs according to them. But they still made an exchange for another deeper socket. Other than that, followed your directions and all was well. Thx!!!
The best way to get parts and or part numbers is giving your vin to ensure the part matching with your vehicle. Yes my plugs were pre gabbed too it makes for a quick and easy job. I am glad my video helped and was easy to follow. Thanks for watching.
Just did mine, thank you for the instructions it was very helpful and made me confident I got the same spark plugs from rockauto.com for about 37$ usd plus tax and shipping, the 14mm spark plug socket from oreilly was 5$ USD, and the dielectric pack was 1.5$ USD ( so about 50$ USD ) Thank you and hope to see more of your 2013 Mazda 3 skyactiv Maintainance videos
I watched other videos recommending the 14mm socket instead of the 9/16 I tried both at the store and it was definitely the 14mm 🤷🏻♂️ ( according to the store manager who tried it on the new spark plug ) 😅
Thats Great to hear. I like rockauto my self and i will use them next time as well. 9/16 and 14mm are pretty close in size so i can see why it would work as well. I am glad you found my video helpful thanks for watching.
Hi thanks for the video! Have you considered putting one up for replacing the spark plug wires too! Your video was super helpful for chnaing the spark plugs themselves
Thanks for watching, No i haven't considered changing the spark plug wires but it might be something i look into. Consider subscribing if you haven't done so already.
i just changed mine today. same plugs as the one you put in. When i pulled #4 out i saw some greasy oil stain on the treads (maybe half the treads). All the other 3 looked pretty dry. Any idea why that is. One good note is that the car felt great after the plug change. acceleration was much smoother.
Glad to hear you changed the plugs yourself and it now drives much better. As for your 4th Plug could many different things. If it was oil could be due to a bad valve cover gasket might need to be changed/possible crack in the valve cover less unlikely. If it was black looking and wet could be that spark plug failed before the rest and resulting in fuel not being burned and carbon build up, which could lead to misfire. You would be able to smell gas on it. Possible bad injector giving too much fuel. So what i would do is just check on that spark plug a week from now and then again in a month or so. Could just have been a bad spark plug which is not fixed. I hope this might help in someway. Thanks for watching!
Im still running the factory original spark plugs in my 2012 mazda 3 skyactive(Japan import), still runs smoothly at 173k miles(280k kl), i do have replacement plugs thou NGK ILKAR7L11.
That's awesome thanks for the subscribe. As long as it is the same spec it doesnt matter. I used OEM for the simply fact I needed it done and it was easily available.
When you were replacing these, did you find that the car was stuttering at idle, and maybe kind of slipping at low rpm? I'm at 118k km. About time to do mine as well.
Are you talking about the old plugs? No it wasn't acting up with the old plugs just knew it was about time. Plus the dealer could've have said it time due to the kms on the car. so I did and I found it ran a bit smoother but not really noticable. Yes I would say it's about time to change your plugs. I hope I was able to answer your question. Good luck on the plugs. Thanks for watching.
I did mine about 118 000 km. somewhere around there I believe these plugs are supposed to be good for 100 000 kms. Give or take all depends how you drive. I hope this helps I would check your plugs around 80 000 km if there look good then check again at 100 000kms they should be replaced by then.
These plugs are a bit more expensive then others. That being said I did try and get cheaper plugs but didnt really find any so I got these. Afterwards someone mentioned, some I have found more plugs at a much more affordable price. next time I will get cheaper ones.
@@TDLDIY There are also 'Genuine Mazda Iridium' spark plugs on Ebay at a substantially discounted price from some sellers that claim they are legit US sellers but in reality are Chinese selling counterfeit parts that very hard to recognize as fake unless you compare with the real thing. Got myself into situation like this recently. Thanks for the video.
@@SB-tf5de Yes your right you have to be careful, sometime it worth just getting genuine parts from the dealer. But most of the time for other stuff I try and find the best deal for OEM or better then OEM
Now you have the tool for next time. I dont know why these plugs are so pricey. I believe if you shop around you should be able to find better deals now. Dealer prices for this spark plug is unreal.
I changed mine 2016, and the same shit happened to me. They at first sold me the wrong plug. Not only that each plug was $75 each at the mazda dealership. I called mazda corporate, cursed them the fuck out, told them I should of bought a fucking bmw or Mercedes if I would’ve known better. Mazda then ends up crediting me for the new spark plugs and installation all covered for free.
Right, That can be the issue with buying some parts at the dealer. Other parts are sometimes cheaper or dont have to wait for parts to come in so its always worth to check them out to get a base line for pricing.
As a Mazda 3 Skyactiv owner I appreciate your videos (and will subscribe!). My local mechanic quoted me $250 to change the plugs! I'll do it myself and pocket the savings!
Thanks you for the support! This one is an easy job worth doing yourself. Depends where you get the plugs they can be expensive so shop around. Thanks for watching and the subscribe!
@@TDLDIY RockAuto to the rescue. Best prices, even with shipping.
@@DustinBlythe I agree I have found alot of really good deals there. I would say most of my parts come from Rockauto unless it cheaper at the dealer which sometimes it is or its similar pricing and if i need it now.
I've been a lady shade tree mechanic for forty years, doing service on my own cars and trucks. I LOVE my little Mazda, thanks so much for teaching me another car trick. I'm another subscriber. 134,000 miles and going strong!!! 💪👍
The plugs are 35e each at MD.
I finally managed to get all the parts; four oem spark plugs on sale for $40 and a long spark plug socket and finished the job in under half an hour while watching this video in the heat of my garage. My car is just about 20,000 miles over the recommended change, never too late. thanks again
Hey that's awesome. Where did you find the spark plug? was it 40 total or a piece?
The process is pretty quick. Well at least you got them changed better then not changing them for much longer.
I glad my video helped, Thanks for watching.
I liked how you just pulled out one coil at a time and did each spark plug individually, instead of taking everything apart
The fact that they sold you the wrong spark plugs was a heads up for me. Thx for sharing.
It was a first for me so I figured I would share it. Could save someone the trouble as well.
Just replaced mine at 126,000. Saved me $215 canadian (tools borrowed from neighbor). My engine was having a hard time starting and would hesitate when accelerating at times. Video helped a lot, thanks!
That's great to hear you were able to do yourself and my video was able to help you. Thanks for watching and consider subscribing.
MD prices aren't bad. Plugs n tools cost me 180. Next time I'm giving to md.
crap! I didn't realize finding the right spark plug could be tricky on these! I'm very grateful that you caught yourself having this issue and shared it with us. it's encouraged me triple check before actually buying any. I might just open it up to see what she's already got, even though it sounds like they might not make that specific plug anymore.
If you're lurking looking for info, i can't help much, still researching, but it looks like there might be different plugs based on the 8th number in your vin (and there's 5 variations, oui). I THINK the vin 7 skyactiv was originally gapped to 0.03-0.032, and i know the gap is very important with the skyactiv engines. but i'm seeing hints that ~0.044 might work fine (and it looks like that's all ngk offers for this engine nowadays). definitely gotta keep digging. thankfully the plugs last well so it's not a majorly pressing issue. annoying nonetheless!
There are a lot of oddball tricky problems people have had with these. thank you for the heads up and great tutorial
Buy at md. A lil more expensive but fixed my jerky engine
the specific torque down for the mazda 3 skyactiv spark plug is 10 pound feet, mazda also recommends to not put anti seize on the spark plugs as well. great video!
That's for the great information and commenting.
This was super helpful. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos for the public.
I am glad it was useful, Thank you for commenting and watch my videos.
Just did this today, Thanks for the video! it went really smoothly
Bought the right spark plugs by giving the auto part store my vin number. They were pre-gapped. The 9/16 socket needed a deeper reach even though it was made for the spark plugs according to them. But they still made an exchange for another deeper socket. Other than that, followed your directions and all was well. Thx!!!
The best way to get parts and or part numbers is giving your vin to ensure the part matching with your vehicle. Yes my plugs were pre gabbed too it makes for a quick and easy job. I am glad my video helped and was easy to follow. Thanks for watching.
Just did mine, thank you for the instructions it was very helpful and made me confident
I got the same spark plugs from rockauto.com for about 37$ usd plus tax and shipping, the 14mm spark plug socket from oreilly was 5$ USD, and the dielectric pack was 1.5$ USD ( so about 50$ USD )
Thank you and hope to see more of your 2013 Mazda 3 skyactiv Maintainance videos
I watched other videos recommending the 14mm socket instead of the 9/16
I tried both at the store and it was definitely the 14mm 🤷🏻♂️ ( according to the store manager who tried it on the new spark plug ) 😅
Thats Great to hear. I like rockauto my self and i will use them next time as well. 9/16 and 14mm are pretty close in size so i can see why it would work as well. I am glad you found my video helpful thanks for watching.
tarek al-abboud well considering that Mazda isn’t from america there all bolts are gonna be in metric
Do not gap Iridium Plugs like shown in this video. It will damage the electrode.
Who makes the OEM spark plugs for Mazda? Bosch? Denso? NGK?
I believe they are NGK.
This video was spot on. I also have a 2013 mazda3 skyactiv and my number 4 spark plug was even burnt up. Wonder why. Thanks for the video!
I am glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching and consider subscribing.
Hi thanks for the video! Have you considered putting one up for replacing the spark plug wires too! Your video was super helpful for chnaing the spark plugs themselves
Thanks for watching, No i haven't considered changing the spark plug wires but it might be something i look into. Consider subscribing if you haven't done so already.
Thanks for this, saved me around $150. Do you clean your intake valves? I read that carbon build up can be an issue on these direct injection engines.
Great video Man. Question, did you use deep sockets for the job? Or do regular sockets will do the trick?
I used a deep spark plug socket 9/16th.
i just changed mine today. same plugs as the one you put in. When i pulled #4 out i saw some greasy oil stain on the treads (maybe half the treads). All the other 3 looked pretty dry. Any idea why that is. One good note is that the car felt great after the plug change. acceleration was much smoother.
Glad to hear you changed the plugs yourself and it now drives much better.
As for your 4th Plug could many different things. If it was oil could be due to a bad valve cover gasket might need to be changed/possible crack in the valve cover less unlikely.
If it was black looking and wet could be that spark plug failed before the rest and resulting in fuel not being burned and carbon build up, which could lead to misfire. You would be able to smell gas on it.
Possible bad injector giving too much fuel.
So what i would do is just check on that spark plug a week from now and then again in a month or so. Could just have been a bad spark plug which is not fixed. I hope this might help in someway. Thanks for watching!
very nice and helpful video
Im still running the factory original spark plugs in my 2012 mazda 3 skyactive(Japan import), still runs smoothly at 173k miles(280k kl), i do have replacement plugs thou NGK ILKAR7L11.
I’m sure I’ve got ya beat. 210k no issues currently… besides the motor mounts 😭
Changed mine at 160k on a BL..didn't need to though.
love how you have the exact same model as me lmfao instant subscribe. O and do you recommend OEM or can I use iridium the same spec size?
That's awesome thanks for the subscribe. As long as it is the same spec it doesnt matter. I used OEM for the simply fact I needed it done and it was easily available.
I just bought NGK iridium ones. As long as itsbthe same specs. But I hear NGK is the best. 🤷♂️
All the same but don't buy 10 dollar sh it..
Bro can u please tell me what factory made spark plugs come in mazda 3 sports gx 2013
I am not sure what factory made it, but i will look and see the brand. I wanna say its NGK or Denso.
When you were replacing these, did you find that the car was stuttering at idle, and maybe kind of slipping at low rpm? I'm at 118k km. About time to do mine as well.
Are you talking about the old plugs?
No it wasn't acting up with the old plugs just knew it was about time. Plus the dealer could've have said it time due to the kms on the car.
so I did and I found it ran a bit smoother but not really noticable.
Yes I would say it's about time to change your plugs. I hope I was able to answer your question. Good luck on the plugs.
Thanks for watching.
Yeah mine was. I ran a diagnostic at MD..cleaned MAF..and throttle body...made no difference. Changed sparks engine problem gone.❤❤
What is di electric grease??
Its a grease that allows electricity flow through it while giving it a moister barrier preventing corrosion. This allows for a better connection.
Thanks! You made my day..😀
Your Welcome, Glad you liked it.
I need to do this on my 2013 3 skyactiv. at which mileage should this be done?
I did mine about 118 000 km. somewhere around there I believe these plugs are supposed to be good for 100 000 kms. Give or take all depends how you drive.
I hope this helps I would check your plugs around 80 000 km if there look good then check again at 100 000kms they should be replaced by then.
@@TDLDIY Thanks!
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why the 4 spark plug is little more darknes ? like be wet from oil ?
It just had a bit more carbon build up. I am not burning oil at all. I will be doing spark plugs again shortly as I am not at about 220 000 Kms.
Do the coils have 3 or 4 pin connectors?
Good question, I just checked mine they are 4 pin connectors.
@@TDLDIY thanks!
And why didnt you go with some $10 NGK plugs?
These plugs are a bit more expensive then others. That being said I did try and get cheaper plugs but didnt really find any so I got these. Afterwards someone mentioned, some I have found more plugs at a much more affordable price. next time I will get cheaper ones.
@@TDLDIY There are also 'Genuine Mazda Iridium' spark plugs on Ebay at a substantially discounted price from some sellers that claim they are legit US sellers but in reality are Chinese selling counterfeit parts that very hard to recognize as fake unless you compare with the real thing. Got myself into situation like this recently.
Thanks for the video.
@@SB-tf5de Yes your right you have to be careful, sometime it worth just getting genuine parts from the dealer. But most of the time for other stuff I try and find the best deal for OEM or better then OEM
Lol I still watch this even though my Mazda is nowhere near 120,000kms (74,000kms)
@@yaboihowster Thank you for watching. Maybe when you get there you will know how to do it.
I like to disconnect the battery when i do this...
And connect it to my nipples..
It is recommended anytime you are working on the electrical system is to disconnect the battery. Thanks for your comment.
Total cost inc plugs n tools 170 euro. 30 for ratchet n extension bar. 35 each for oem plugs. Fixed engine fricking prob...😂❤❤
Now you have the tool for next time. I dont know why these plugs are so pricey. I believe if you shop around you should be able to find better deals now. Dealer prices for this spark plug is unreal.
Much easier when there is only 4 cylinders!
Yes you are correct.
Upper right corner of the screen at 01:50. Don't do that.
Great video now clean your engine
Thanks, Yes it was pretty dirty I did wash it out with degreaser this summer. look way better afterwards!
I changed mine 2016, and the same shit happened to me. They at first sold me the wrong plug. Not only that each plug was $75 each at the mazda dealership. I called mazda corporate, cursed them the fuck out, told them I should of bought a fucking bmw or Mercedes if I would’ve known better. Mazda then ends up crediting me for the new spark plugs and installation all covered for free.
these plugs are so pricey
Yes they are pricey you might be able to find them a bit cheaper online. But still pricey they are supposed to be good for 100 000 km though.
40$ a plug?wtf .. what they made of gold?
Right, That can be the issue with buying some parts at the dealer. Other parts are sometimes cheaper or dont have to wait for parts to come in so its always worth to check them out to get a base line for pricing.
Probably 25 at auto factors...but are they oem spec.