1. No need for anti-seize as the plugs you have are the platinum plugs. 2. You need to check for a 0.8 gap between the plug 3. Proper torque between 15-20 lbs

@carquestions

5 жыл бұрын

News flash - Platinum plugs are not made from platinum - only the tip of the centre electrode is platimunm

@jonahhitchcock5821

5 жыл бұрын

my apologies, so i could have put anti seize on my laser platinum plugs from ngk?

@glasser2819

4 жыл бұрын

@@jonahhitchcock5821 anti-seize is a good insurance you can remove the plugs easily in 80kMi without stripped frozen threads. The flip side is its easier to over torque the assembly 😂

@a1guy524

4 жыл бұрын

@@jonahhitchcock5821 wow

@AsianBlackR3501

4 жыл бұрын

@@glasser2819 If you set your torque wrench @ 15-25 lbs-ft, how can it over torque?

Thanks for a thorough explanation!

@carquestions

7 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

thanks for a good video, we are waiting for more.

@carquestions

3 жыл бұрын

cheers from Canada!

Thank you for upload this

@carquestions

5 жыл бұрын

Anytime Will

i don't use spark plug sockets for exactly the reason you showed--the rubber seal inside makes the plug stick and the socket comes loose from the extension. then its time to break out the long needle-nose pliers.

@carquestions

8 жыл бұрын

+happy543210 Put a little spit or WD40 on the plug insulator and it won't stick - if it does take a piece of paper towel and put that over the end of the extension and shove it back on to make an extra tight fit with the socket

@bigdaddymak1439

8 жыл бұрын

+happy543210 I have a spark plug socket with a magnet it's the best!!

@carquestions

8 жыл бұрын

just spit on it or use a little silicon lube on insulater

@stephencannon3140

5 жыл бұрын

Auto Zone sells a spark plug socket that has the socket, boot, small universal joint, small magnet and a 6”inch I believe extension all in one. Around $20 and has been a dedicated spark plug socket for around 10 years and about seven vehicles. Worked like a champ even on the rear bank of a front wheel drive vehicle. No plugs falling off socket or breakage. Best $20 I spent and has well out lived its initial expectations. Total fluke that all my vehicles were the 5/8 spark plug sockets. You can add another extension if needed but I have been able to work with the 6” extension provided. Loosen and tighten and leave the socket installed and switch out the ratchet to a torque wrench........ As they say.....so simple a caveman could do it!!

Dealership in Rochester NY quoted $500 for plugs replacement on 2012 GLK350

@carquestions

6 жыл бұрын

Yes that's common - they can charge whatever they like

@s140s

5 жыл бұрын

Totally different access to the spark plugs when MB went with Direct Injections. Its a 3-5hr job per the book, its not anywhere close to what was in the video and all other port injected MB V6. 2012 + V6 are all DI and require 3-5hrs of labor to get the plugs done.

What’s the cylinder number layout? Dash 3 6 2 5 1 4 Front

@carquestions

3 жыл бұрын

Yes correct Justin - thanks for posting - Cheers From Canada!

so you don't need a deep socket if you have the extension?

@a1guy524

4 жыл бұрын

snarter not harder

@a1guy524

4 жыл бұрын

plug socket makes a difference too

What is the gap on the plugs suppose to be ?

@carquestions

5 жыл бұрын

Pre gapped - don't bother

@rusty358

3 жыл бұрын

Mercedes spec is .031"

Did you calibrated the gap on each spark?

@carquestions

7 жыл бұрын

Yes I always check them - but they come pre gapped for the last 20 years or so

@Aardvark49

5 жыл бұрын

These plugs come pre-gapped.

@glasser2819

4 жыл бұрын

it's a good exercise to check for parts quality so you minimize the chances to redo the job twice for a porcelain crack or smashed tip on returned inventory... I guess $20 Ea. ensures a level expectation us met

Will this video work for 16 e350 Mercedes

@carquestions

7 ай бұрын

It should since it's the same engine - Cheers and good luck!

Did you just put a Japanese NGK plugs in and German car that should have Bosch plugs in it??

@carquestions

8 жыл бұрын

+bigdaddymak1439 Sure did - and it has been running like a charm ever since - NGK is an OEM supplier

@williamkacensky1069

4 жыл бұрын

Mercedes no longer uses Bosch. They use NGK Iridium spark plugs.

I winced when you put the new plug in not using a torque wrench. Way too much torque. 16 lbs-ft ain't much. Looked like you put 30 or more on it.

Is a little oil on the spark plugs normal?

@carquestions

7 жыл бұрын

Nope - got to fix that - most likely a PCV gasket or hose system fault or a cam cover sealing issue - get it fixed asap since your oil level will run dangerously low in some cases Kelvin

@Ksun_C63s

7 жыл бұрын

carquestions is the pcv gasket the oil separator behind the engine? is it like a plastic cap with a hose connected to it?

@carquestions

7 жыл бұрын

The PCV system has lots of parts - an oil separator, fresh air intake side, suction side, pcv valve, rubber hoses etc - try and find an image of the system on google - all liquids flow down so try and pinpoint the source of the leak first - wash the area and recheck what is getting wet first

@Ksun_C63s

7 жыл бұрын

okay so what do you think is the problem if theres a little oil on the thread only? _lh3.googleusercontent.com/s4MNE1I9Kd_GVvZFtKdozdNxFRbiHWJLnf_p-IUMf8SA-ImVAxRzPz7psBGEHv-Su9qsLmjGUQ_

@carquestions

7 жыл бұрын

Your link doesn't work - find the origin of the leak - clean the engine

what the NGK spark plug number you used......

@carquestions

7 жыл бұрын

I checked on line at NGK website - make sure you have the correct info for your engine when searching is the best advice

seemed like he tightened the living heck outta that plug. shouldn't the plugs be tightened at a specific torque...aluminum head and block right...

@carquestions

8 жыл бұрын

+djdramatical Yes you should torque it - but having have done it successfully without torquing it hundreds of times I didn't bother but you're right I should have

@bigdaddymak1439

8 жыл бұрын

+djdramatical You just stop when you crush the washer no torque wrench needed!!

@glasser2819

4 жыл бұрын

some people are trained to follow procedure to the T... others know what time it is

Dealer wanted $600 for plugs on 2013 C300

@carquestions

6 жыл бұрын

Oh ya - seems about right - totally not worth it

@s140s

5 жыл бұрын

Totally different access to the spark plugs when MB went with Direct Injections. Its a 3-5hr job per the book, its not anywhere close to what was in the video and all other port injected MB V6. 2012 + V6 are all DI and require 3-5hrs of labor to get the plugs done.

@toddmiller5046

5 жыл бұрын

I have a 2012 C300 they quoted me $700

@hoangtubehoangtube

5 жыл бұрын

@@carquestions What happended if I use the anti size but the NGK dont required that thing ?

@lordflacko

5 жыл бұрын

s140s so it’s not worth doing yourself? I have a 2012 E350.

PLEASE wear PPE boys and girls!

@carquestions

3 жыл бұрын

Always