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!!!!!

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

2 жыл бұрын

😀👍🏻 thank you so much!!!

@dadtype2339

2 жыл бұрын

@@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!!!

@dawnrobbins5877

Жыл бұрын

@@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

Ай бұрын

Wait till she gets ripped off by an unscrupulous mechanic.. she change tune

@dadtype2339

Ай бұрын

@@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.

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 !

@FayeHadley

Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah, thank you!!!!

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!

I needed this video. I only did 4 spark plugs on my wife's sienna. Now I can finnish the job.

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

There was a master tech at my dealer who used to do that 😑 glad you're going to finish the job!!!!👏🏻

You made this look way to easy. My buddy and I are still struggling with those back three plugs

@FayeHadley

10 ай бұрын

I have small hands. I can assure you that it is a challenge!!!

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.

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

😀👍🏻

Faye, I have looked at numerous videos on how to get the the rear bank of plugs on the 1MZ-FE 3.0 V6. This is the absolute best video I've seen. I, like some below have been quoted an enormous amount to change plugs. Thank You!

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.

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 😊

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

You're the real MVP, that's much harder IMO!

@abdul-kabiralegbe5660

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@stevebergman6747

Жыл бұрын

@@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...

@abdul-kabiralegbe5660

Жыл бұрын

@@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 😀.

@wrap513

20 күн бұрын

​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

It's always a good day when Faye posts !! Thanks for the knowledge !

incredible video and supremely useful description of a bizarrely complex task - thank you

Great work. Your demo with tools used is awesome. A complete video. Will do this next year, too cold out now

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!

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

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 😂

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

2 жыл бұрын

Who condemns this? I have never installed plugs in any car w/o anti-seize.

@davidblalock9945

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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.

Excellent tutorial, Faye. Your video always get watched soon as I get the reminder. I'm ordering that stubby. Too cool.

I was really dreading this job but you have given me confidence. Great video

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!

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This is by the best video on the Lexus RX 300 spark plug job. I appreciate you listing the tools you used.

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.

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!

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

Nice Britt!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😀

Oh my, hardest activity ever! Plainly clear motive to use Iridium ONLY! Nice work.

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!

Little hands does great fixes in those tight spots! Love the strategy and tool choices. Great video!

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.

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 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.

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

Awesome video, Faye! Quick and right to the point 🙌

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Just bought a Toyota Harrier Airs 2003/09 model with 1Mz-FE 3000cc V6. This video helps a lot. Thanks for the 📹

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

@FayeHadley

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks so much for the sub!!

Wow, so efficient and expressive. Well done. Many thumbs up! 😎👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

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

@FayeHadley

10 ай бұрын

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. 😃

I am so very impressed by you. Very good explanations and skill.

Thank you Faye .you have given me hope.

Faye, Hi. Very comprehensive. You are a great teacher and narrator. I love watching your hands gesture. More so than even This Old Tony.

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

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!

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

Understood!!

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.

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!!!

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.

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

:))) thank you!

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

Faye, you put all the techs at my shop to shame. Thanks for sharing your tips!

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks Faye. You saved us on that difficult number plug

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)

Great work Faye. You must totally slay the book time for this job.

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

Haha I do! One of the few 😆

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

Top of the line Wrench Tech you are. Wish Fords and Chevys you could teach about too. Enjoy all your knowledge. Ty Faye

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

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!

also nice sometimes having smaller hands, great stuff faye!

Ur very professional I have a car with same engine now I know how to that without removing the intake thanks to you 🙂

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

Oh goodie!

Great video tutorial! I have a Camry that i will be replacing the plugs on. Thank you for the indepth masterpiece!

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!

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 have tiny hands to Faye, helps a lot in this trade:) Thanks for sharing, love the chickens! So adorable:)

Good job. This will really help!

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

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

Haha absolutely! I really appreciate everything about this comment 🥲

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!

Hand size, tools and patience... hahaha. If someone does not learn from your videos there is something truly wrong. They are always excellent

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James!

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!

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!

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

Why thank you!!! :))

Thanks Faye! I'll have to buy one of those locking ratchets.

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.

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)

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH Gavin!! ❤️

This was the best video. You make the guys look bad. You rock!!!

Thanks very much! I was able to do this in 2 hours at minus 10 degrees Celsius here in Canada!!!

Thank you for this! Doing my gf’s car and I was confused so you explained it so well!

Bet she didn't even scratch a nail! Your the best faye! Love your tutorials!

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

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 .

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

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!

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mike!! That's awesome!

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

This helped me with a 1999 RX300!!! thanks!! I work on cars and this took me 3 hours to R&R.

Great tutorial, now i would like this method to work on the Ford Edge V6.

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!

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.

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! And I had a GoPro that I wedged in there! Took some effort for sure!

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

Great video, thank you!

Faye, i love all your videos very much.

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

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🙂🐔🐔🐔👍

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

HAHAHA oh my gosh!! Thank you so so much and Athena is one of our best, most consistent layers 🙂

Thanks Faye. Great video.😎🍺👍🇦🇺

This video is awesome . Just like you Faye.

Super Duper job!!!!! I did this job myself around 10 years ago on 98 ES300 w/165k miles using the same method 😊

@FayeHadley

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

Great content, I'm excited to get back to wenching.

You make me feel so confident to try this myself!!!! TY!!!⭐️

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

You can!!!👏🏻

@starnavigator6665

2 жыл бұрын

@@FayeHadley ❤️❤️❤️

Awesome video. Thanks.

Got P0303 code 99 RX300.... Need to get to #3 coil (bear).... Ur video best startup so far.... will keep U posted.... good day

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.

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.

Thanks great vid!!!

Your awesome, I’m a old retired mechanic, this new stuff gives me a headache thank you

@dougmedeiros8862

10 ай бұрын

And you talk great, I can’t wait to work on my 67👀🔨🤣🤣🤣

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!!!!

@markcraddock803

Жыл бұрын

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 video Faye! keep up the great content.

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kurt!!

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!

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

Oh rad!!!

Thank you very much. I think need to replace the head gaskets on my 2001 Avalon.

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!!

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

RIP Umbrella 😭

what a pro! I fantasize changing my 97 Camry plugs but it's running so good anyway- mileage isn't so hot though

Good grief you made a very hard job look so easy..props to you!

@FayeHadley

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!😀

Thanks. You're awesome! 👏👏👏👏

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.