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Absolutely excellent presentation. No background music needed.

Thanks COOP ...

For those that can't get the spark plug out but can unscrew it, use the coils to pull them out. If you don't have a 14mm magnet socket. Unscrew them, then use the coils to pull them out.

@CarsYouCanFix

3 ай бұрын

That's one way to do it!

@TheSkullman721

15 күн бұрын

The magnetic socket is only like $10 at AutoZone it’s worth just getting it

I thank you very much for this tutorial, it was of great help to me and I was able to save the 300 dollars that the mechanic wanted

I liked and subscribed for you! Showing my support. Helping out a family member to change her plugs. Thanks for the video. ✝️😊🙏🏼

@CarsYouCanFix

15 күн бұрын

Thank you for supporting the channel!🙏

Thank you! Great step-by-step video.

@CarsYouCanFix

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment!

This the best presentation so far. Thank you!

@CarsYouCanFix

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

Thanks for this video. You saved me so much time

Helpful video. Thank you

@CarsYouCanFix

5 ай бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching and commenting!

Thank you

Well done video! Thanks!

@CarsYouCanFix

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment!

thanks for making this video, new sub here, plus a like and a comment! thanks

@CarsYouCanFix

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate the support!

Buen video gracias, me he subscrito a su canal...

@CarsYouCanFix

8 күн бұрын

Gracias por el apoyo

Not sure it will take much work to remove stuff before getting to spark plugs. Same procedure for 2012 Prius C?

@CarsYouCanFix

14 күн бұрын

Should be the same procedure!

Your video gave me more confidence to replace the car's spark plugs myself. I rarely use torque wrenches, so I don't want to spend a lot on one. What's a good one for occasional use?

@CarsYouCanFix

5 ай бұрын

This one here is decent for occasional use amzn.to/3QycfTN I do have links to other tools that may be helpful in the description area. Thanks for watching!

@tanyav123

4 ай бұрын

You can rent them at auto zone

@nuscyg

4 ай бұрын

@@tanyav123 Okay, thanks. Good to know that they rent those. I borrowed a code reader while I was there at the Auto Zone before. Plugged the reader and did my code reading there in the parking lot, then returned it back. They gave me a printout of the code and diagnosis while I waited. Oh, I ended up buying the torque wrench as suggested above already.

Seemed easy then saw I have to dismantle the car to get to it. :/

@CarsYouCanFix

5 ай бұрын

Removing the wipers and cowl does require some extra work but it is doable, especially if you follow along the video as you are doing the job too. Don't let it discourage you!

Is there a reason for not using antiseize on the threads on a prius? I have always done this on my other cars

@CarsYouCanFix

Ай бұрын

Most spark plugs these days have a zinc or nickel plating, so you don't need antiseize. Another reason is you can over tighten the spark plugs with the threads lubed.

Any change on mpg ?

@CarsYouCanFix

Ай бұрын

My customer reported more power and a little more MPG.

Do you Gap the plugs?

@CarsYouCanFix

5 ай бұрын

They do come "pre-gapped" but it's always recommended to check the gap against manufacturer specifications.

Why the hell did toyota do this ?? Mechanics want $400 plus to replace plugs

@CarsYouCanFix

5 ай бұрын

The Prius does have a small engine bay, but hopefully my video can help out people so they can do it themselves to save $$$.

So dont diconnect battery?

@CarsYouCanFix

Ай бұрын

I don't really see a reason too for this job. I know some people recommend disconnecting the battery for any electrical connection that needs to be disconnected, I personally don't do that unless I'm working on sensitive equipment like computer modules, air bags, ect.

@ejo4454

Ай бұрын

@CarsYouCanFix Why not take the extra....maybe 30 seconds and disconnect the white negative in the engine fuse box compartment. As you can see, Im no pro. Maybe it's a shortcut cut or maybe i the s correct procedure. But it's like porking a chick after everyone else has slammed her....And you follow their lead and decide not to wear a rubber.....You know the rest of the story.

Annnnd…remove all body panels, brakes, tires, and turn signal stalk….easy as pie!!

@CarsYouCanFix

Ай бұрын

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I don’t understand how people “just” pull off the driver side windshield wiper. That thing is STUCK

@CarsYouCanFix

2 ай бұрын

When they are really tight, you need to wiggle it towards the base. It will eventually break free most of the time.

@zizimugen4470

2 ай бұрын

@@CarsYouCanFix that’s so vague. “Press down on the base of the wiper assembly with increasing force when you press/wobble.” You didn’t explain that well at all. Imagine you’ve never done this before. If you do ANYTHING with the feeling of assumption, then you’re assuming too much. I found someone else’s video, and they explained why I was having trouble pulling the driver wiper assembly out. They got a 👍, you got a 👎. You assumed someone has already loosened the driver wiper assembly. And when you assume, you make an ass of U, not Me. Seriously, don’t tell me that it went smoothly on your first time. When you made this video, you had already taken off the driver wiper assembly. And then you literally thought, and I mentally quote, “they’ll figure out to wobble it.” You fucking knew. You goddamn fucking knew there was a catch, and you assumed that a newbie would simply fucking know. No. Fuck that. No cookies for you. Redo this tutorial, the right fucking way. Find a Prius owner and teach them, because you’re fucking bad at this. 4:45 another reasons why this tutorial is shit. I’m a first timer, and those coils are NOT piston-specific. They all fit in any other socket. They do NOT need to be put in in the same order, since they’re the same things. God dammit I just one ONE straightforward video of how it’s done.

@zizimugen4470

2 ай бұрын

@@CarsYouCanFix not the best reply. More specifically, you press on the base of that wiper’s base, and gently wobble it progressively harder. And then it comes loose and out. That’s kind of important for someone who was doing this for the first time, and had to race severe weather.

@CAPRICES4LYFE

2 ай бұрын

When ppl wonder: why you have no comments?​@@zizimugen4470

@ulisesantonio5905

Ай бұрын

I just ran into this problem and cracked my windshield trying to take it off. After, I realized you simple need to first lift the wiper like in the winter when you just leave them up and then it comes out just like that.

What absolutely horrible engineering from Toyota on this. Normally you just remove the stupid vanity cover from the engine and it's right there. Like 4 screws, usually. I know there are far worse than this, but this is honestly like moderate to terrible and is far from Toyota's normal excellence. Disappointing. Regardless, thank you for this fantastic step by step.