Called the dealer in California today and they are charging $400+tax to install 4 new NGK plugs into my 2018 CRV. Ordered them directly from NGK for $14 each and will install using your video. Saved me $350 dollars. THANK YOU THANK YOU!

@603Mechanicvids

Жыл бұрын

thats insane they're really trying to rob people. I'm glad I could help you out and glad you got to save all that money 👍

@603Mechanicvids

Жыл бұрын

This is the exact reason I enjoy making diy videos for ppl, I appreciate your comment so much

@bravogoldeagle8907

Жыл бұрын

Glad to share the experience. NGK site allowed me to type in my vehicle info and it spits out the plugs I needed. Few dollars to ship and voila. One question, do you disconnect your battery before replacing spark plugs?

@603Mechanicvids

Жыл бұрын

no you don't need to

@lloydcauley4615

Жыл бұрын

@@603Mechanicvids Nice

ENORMOUS thank you! That was $80 total with the socket and extension! AMAZINGLY easy!

@603Mechanicvids

13 күн бұрын

You're welcome, glad I could help out

Nice presentation, very easy procedure! Good to know I am not the only one to drop bolts into the engine area...

@603Mechanicvids

2 жыл бұрын

thank you and no your definitely not i do it all the time and usually they get stuck in the worst spots

Excellent job putting this easy to follow video together!

@603Mechanicvids

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this comment 👍 I'm glad it helped you out

@cougarnyc

2 жыл бұрын

@@603Mechanicvids Question...how do you know that spark plugs need to be replaced? I'm not getting a warning on the dashboard but when I start the car up, I'm feeling a slight engine vibration that I thought is an indication that the spark plugs need to be replaced. Thoughts?

@603Mechanicvids

2 жыл бұрын

in most cases your engine will start to run rough at idle, engine struggles to start, misfires, bad fuel economy as well. you will get a code if your getting misfires. good make spark plugs usually last anywhere from 40 - 60k, they do make ones that last to 100k as well. sounds like you may need to change yours

Thank you for the video, it’s very helpful. This job is costing $500 in dealer :)

Great how to video on changing the plugs. Going out and doing mine in confidence.

I usually put anti-seize on the threads of the plugs & dielectric grease on the tops.

@grizzlybear2

Жыл бұрын

Depends on the plug. Ngk comes coated with a special alloy that doesn't need antiseize. I think the instructions explicitly say to not add it either. I agree with adding die electric grease to the coil pack tho

@areallytallguy

8 ай бұрын

NGK specifically says NOT to do this.

@CareyCutler

3 ай бұрын

You’re an overachiever.

cheap hack for the magnetic socket I discovered is a Stanley screwdriver with removable magnetic attachments...fit the plug cap perfectly and was easy extraction.

Great job straight forward w/o needing to do each plug

Great video. I have been searching for a video like this for my wife 18 crv.

Thank you! very good video nothing left out for questions. 🎉🎉🎉

Great video. I am told the CRV can have a situation where the valves make noise. Dealers want to adjust the valves when they change the sparks. My BS alarm goes off and i say no

@jeffnordby3809

11 ай бұрын

The dealer (stealer) will always try to pry more money out of your wallet. Follow your BS alarm!

@areallytallguy

Ай бұрын

Valve adjustment is absolutely a thing on all Hondas and it is literally in your owners manual that you should check the valves at 100k. Follow your manual.

Good old new England weather nice video I only have 50,000 on my CRV not time yet.

Where did you find 14 foot pound spec? I looked through the owner manual and didn't even see an instruction for changing plugs, just how to identify maintenance minders haha.

Feeler Gauges for plugs, NOT the plug ramp tool. Those cheaper ramp made gauge tools are NOT very accurate.

I have a 2017 crv touring 50,000km with error code showing 1 cylinder miss fire. One mechanic says it’s the spark plugs and coil and another mechanic says it’s the fuel injectors. What is your opinion

@603Mechanicvids

3 ай бұрын

I would have to say the spark plug and ignition coil

How often are you supposed to change the coils. I bought some aftermarket ones and I'm getting misfires I'm about to put the old Honda ones back on

Nice vid bro.. What is the interval for replacing spark plugs?

Great video! How did the 1.5T engines perform? I'm in two minds whether to buy the older model 2.0 ivtech or the new 1.5t?

@603Mechanicvids

Жыл бұрын

thanks, the 1.5t isn't to bad it runs well and so far very reliable with a decent amount of power, but I will always believe that the older Honda engines were better but thats just my opinion, Honda definitely makes great vehicles

@scatfrmwic

Жыл бұрын

Put mine through a lot- high rpm’s for a long time, mud, below 0 degrees Fahrenheit for weeks, and then I crossed the country (the shorter way) and it never gave me any issues at all. Just as tough as the old ones if not tougher.

Nicely done. I would like to know how often they need replacing. Or did you notice a performance lags? I had multiple 4 Cylinder Honda engine on different vehicle. One key note is that if one spark plug or cylinder is having an issue, such dirty gas building up deposits on spark plugs. You will notice a significant power lag or jurking from the engine at times of increased power. It would be very helpful to know why you are replacing the spark plugs.

@603Mechanicvids

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, my plugs were fine I just wanted to post up a how to video for others, I take alot of things apart and put them back together just for videos sounds crazy ik 😄. I've always liked the idea of changing plugs every 30k - 50k as they are very important, misfires or loss of power like u mentioned would also be a sign to replace them as well

@StrongDreamsWaitHere

Жыл бұрын

The CRV has a maintenance reminder on the computer. Spark plugs are generally every 100,000 miles on this car. The maintenance reminder recommends a valve adjustment at the same time however.

How do I know if coil pack needs replaced? All of my system lights came on so I took it to Auto Zone and their fix finder is saying it’s an ignition coil?

@603Mechanicvids

7 ай бұрын

typically a misfire is a good sign of a bad plug or ignition coil. if autozones scanner says its a ignition coils then you need to replace it. did they tell u which cylinder? I recommend just replacing all of them at once if you have the money to

Excellent demo Thank you😊😊😊

The dealer wants $800 to change the spark plugs on my 2019 Honda CRV 1.5 Turbo engine. They say it includes a valve adjustment and new valve cover gasket. Is a valve adjustment really needed when the spark plugs are changed

@areallytallguy

Ай бұрын

It’s literally in your owners manual to do valve adjustments at 100k miles.

Oil change place in Mexico wants $400 for this job. So I asked them.... its $60 for coil packs and plugs, 30 mins work at $80 an hour, what is the other $300 for? He said in a whisper "idiot tax". Never pay premium for a teenager when you can do a better job for 1/4 the price.

Thank you. A really helpful video.

Hey Friend. What size was the gap on the spark plugs? I didn't see that spec in the owners manual. Thanks!

@603Mechanicvids

2 жыл бұрын

0.030" - 0.032" depending on which plugs you use. they should be pre gapped out of the box but good idea to double check them

@acardenasjr1340

2 жыл бұрын

@@603Mechanicvids Hello, How reliabe are the gaps out the and is it something we can simply trust without double checking?

@603Mechanicvids

2 жыл бұрын

@@acardenasjr1340 you always want to double check the gaps on each plug

Curious... do you use 87 octane fuel or 91 octane fuel when putting in gas, since its a turbo engine? This video is very helpful compared to others I have watched.

@603Mechanicvids

Жыл бұрын

thanks im glad it helped. its not my crv but I believe the owner runs 93

@jsdhillon6134

Жыл бұрын

It takes regular 87 octane fuel. Never used anything else

@jeffnordby3809

11 ай бұрын

87 octane is recommended, and it runs just fine. 😍😍😍😍😍😍

Where did you get your printed manual?

Great video! Thank you.

Good job . im planning to buy spark plug. From honda do i still need re gap. the plug? Or just install right away? Thanks appreciated

@603Mechanicvids

Жыл бұрын

they should be pre gapped already but its never a bad idea to double check the gap before you install them

Nice thank you! brrrrrr!! in the snow, are those ice in the engine? Lol!

@603Mechanicvids

2 жыл бұрын

your welcome im glad it helped you out and you get used to working in the snow, its definitely cold at times. snd that would be some road salt and dust on the engine haha

Great video my first time watching something like this, so Honda CR-V only has four spark plugs? I think I'm going to try this myself. Should I change my spark plugs now my car is running great, it's a 2020 Honda CR-V, with 100,000 miles.? Thank you again

@603Mechanicvids

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the comment 👍 yes the crv does have 4 spark plugs, if they've never been changed in the 100k miles I would recommend changing them out. I would also make sure you use the oem NGK spark plugs

@mrarce123789

2 жыл бұрын

@@603Mechanicvids thank you so much I will use those spark plugs you recommend, any other advice I might need, I really appreciate it, I'm a little nervous trying this for my first time but I'm really eager to do it myself. Thank you very much

@603Mechanicvids

2 жыл бұрын

you will have no issues changing them yourself, just follow the steps in the video

@StrongDreamsWaitHere

Жыл бұрын

Your CRV either has a 2.5 L six cylinder engine or a 1.5 L turbo four cylinder engine. This video is the four-cylinder engine.

@mrarce123789

Жыл бұрын

@@StrongDreamsWaitHere yes it's a four cylinder, thanks for bringing that to my attention 👍 I appreciate

Honda crv in 2017 had both engines, the 1.5 turbo and the 2.4. How come your videos are all for 1.5?

@603Mechanicvids

Ай бұрын

I haven't had a 2.4 to work on

Should I drop the bolt like you do at 7:45?

@603Mechanicvids

3 ай бұрын

oh yeah definitely make sure you drop it 😂

@jenkinsljenkinssquire9137

3 ай бұрын

@@603Mechanicvids 😄

Also worth mentioning, Coil Packs should ONLY be replaced if they're actually faulty or bad.

@Greglina

10 ай бұрын

I didn't know this I bought some duralast ones from AutoZone and now I'm getting misfires now

@Greglina

10 ай бұрын

Do you think I should just put the old ones back on

@scottgalbreath5707

10 ай бұрын

@Greglina If they're still good they're still worth using.

@Greglina

10 ай бұрын

@@scottgalbreath5707 thanks so much I put the old ones back on. Going to try to return these to auto zone

holy shit you guys..I have a 2019 with 19k miles...you guys driving around the world or what??

@iitzpepsii

Жыл бұрын

I have a 2021 Ram Cummins with 157k miles on it 😅 I bought new in November of 2021 to do hot shot loads with

Is this the same process for the 2.4 engine?

@603Mechanicvids

9 ай бұрын

its a little different as far as getting to the spark plugs but yhe process of changing them is the same

Excellent!

Thanks again

Great jobs🎉

Thanks man

What size is the sparkplug socket?

@jeffnordby3809

11 ай бұрын

14 mm

👍thanks you

That engine needs a desperate clean up

Best

those plugs look like they have some life left in them

7:43 lmao

@603Mechanicvids

11 ай бұрын

im always dropping bolts in the worst places

@Shufflebeast03

11 ай бұрын

Same haha but I appreciate the video!

Just wanted to bring to attention something I found out about fake ngk spark plugs being sold online. Be aware when purchasing them. Make sure they are official ngk spark plugs. There are videos on KZread about fake ngk spark plugs being sold online. They are not good for your vehicle.

@jeffnordby3809

11 ай бұрын

I like the Autolite XP Iridium plugs. I use them in all my vehicles. Less costly than the NGKs and every bit as good. 😎😎

Shouldve washed that disgusting engine bay prior to service.

Your 2017 looks like a 2002 with how it looks under the hood. Sheesh.

@603 Mechanic vids - Thanks for the video, but you left out a tid-bit of useful into. The NGK Iridium plugs come from the factory pre-gapped at .030 (+\-), but the gap for that Honda CRV engine is .043. Now, two (very important!) things to be aware of, 1. when gapping Iridium plugs, the tiny electrode is VERY fragile and brittle, like glass! Put no pressure on the iridium electrode or you will toast a $18 plug. 2. DO NOT BUY THESE PLUGS ON AMAZON!!! You have about a 90% chance of getting counterfeit iridium plugs! No kidding! It's pathetic but true, per NGK America. Google (or youtube) counterfeit iridium spark plugs. Easy to tell the counterfeit from the real if you know what to look for, but impossible if you don't.

@mrarce123789

Жыл бұрын

This is very important information, will go buy a guage and check the gap today. Now I did purchase spark plugs from Amazon for $66 and I found out that they were selling fakes, I got so nervous I returned them and bought a pack from AutoZone for $80. But they look identical. SMH 😨

When he took the air box out i was thinking air compressor will not take the dirt out as it is sticky one. He need to use water to wash