2016 Acura RDX AWD 6 Cylinder Spark Plug Replacement and Installation (2nd Gen Model

2016 Acura RDX AWD 6 Cylinder Spark Plug Replacement and Installation (2nd Gen Model - 2015 to 2018)

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This is a step-by-step video tutorial on how to replace the spark plugs on your 2016 Acura RDX AWD (6 Cylinder). Difficulty level for this DIY project is on the easy side, as long as you have the right tools and the time. Acura recommends replacing the spark plugs every 60k miles. So if your car has reached this maintenance milestone, then this video is for you.
So lets Get Fixing with Get Oats!
The tools I used in in this video are listed in the video and I will also list them below as well.
* 6x NGK Iridium IX Spark plugs (LKR7DIX-11S 93175)
* 5/8" Spark Plug Socket
* 10mm Socket
* Socket Wrench
* Socket Wrench extensions (various sizes)
* Torque Wrench (torqued to 15 lb-ft)
* Flathead screwdriver
If you have any questions please leave me a comment below. I'll try my best to respond back as soon as I can. If you like this video, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe for more videos like this in the future.
Thank you for watching.

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@jianingli256 Жыл бұрын

Just did my 2014 RDX turn-up today. The engine is the same. Thanks for the video! Save 300 bucks!

@getoats Жыл бұрын

@John Lee... Glad the video helped you save some money on maintenance! 😉 And I'm also glad you decided to do the maintenance yourself. 💪

@AB-jk7tw Жыл бұрын

Great video. You make the replacement clear and easy to do. Thanks

@getoats Жыл бұрын

You're welcome @AB18. 😊

@erict456 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this great diy video. Nice job!

@getoats 11 ай бұрын

Thank you @erict456. Glad the video helped. I'm trying to work on some more, but I have been pretty busy with the kids. Trying to find some more time soon. 😊

@vickwiatek6862 2 жыл бұрын

Good presentation, made it simple, thank You so much !

@getoats 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome @Vic Kwiatek! Glad the video was able to help you! 😉

@anthonycissell2666 2 жыл бұрын

Great work! It was very simple and clear to understand. I look forward to following other videos you post. My Acura was having issues with the rpms ticking up and down when switching gears and I think this fixed it.

@getoats 2 жыл бұрын

@Anthony Cissell... Thank you. Glad it helped you with the issues you were experiencing with your Acura. I had a similar problem too, but it was fixed by replacing the transmission fluid and filter, plus a software update. Had to take it to the dealership to get it fixed. Luckily it was still under warranty. 👍. And that issue only happened when we were going up hill. So if you're still having the same issue, try replacing you tranny fluid and filter and then take your vehicle into dealership to do a software update. And I will definitely try and post more videos in the future, after things have settled down a little more at home. Lots of changes going on, so my videos are backlogging. Lol. Oh... And sadly, one of the major changes involved the selling of our Acura. 😢 But we did end up getting a bigger Volvo... So be on the lookout for new Volvo videos instead. 😉

@robles100 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely I'll keep an eye on you 2016 RDX. I own the same vehicle. Thanks for posting 👍

@getoats 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome @g robles. I'll try and post more videos of this as I work on the vehicle. Thanks for watching! 😉

@khansok5893 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information

@getoats 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Glad I can help.

@slotz1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Have plenty of experience with auto maintenance, but was nice to have a co-pilot! Calm, clear instructions. Now, lower control arms? Bushings worn - classic Honda.

@getoats Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome @slotz1. And thank you for the kind words. I'll definitely try and post up more in the future. 😉

@alexf2415 Жыл бұрын

Using this video I saved $350.00 - thank you!

@getoats Жыл бұрын

@Alex F. You're very welcome! Glad the video helped you. 😊

@DickiPici 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sir.

@getoats 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, @Paul Oakenfold. Hope the video has helped you. 👍

@christophermichaels4832 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, very clear instructions. The only thing I would add is after how many miles a tune up should be done. That's my next question on KZfaq.

@getoats 2 жыл бұрын

@Christopher Michaels. Thank you for your feedback. I will definitely keep that in mind for future videos. If you watch my brake bleeding video, you'll notice I started to do that by going to the Acura Owners website for that detail. 😉

@user-md7vi2dw7j 2 жыл бұрын

Good job son

@getoats 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback! 🙏☺️

@imark6536 Жыл бұрын

great video only thing I recommend is next time set the camera angle a bit different besides that, you have a new sub! :)

@getoats Жыл бұрын

Thanks @iMark for the feedback. I'll remember that when I make my next video. 😊

@cosmokramer4585 Жыл бұрын

If oil is on coil boot it’s usually a valve cover leak. If there was a head gasket leak it would have coolant in your cylinder or oil in the coolant.

@getoats 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for mentioning that! 😊

@rollotomassi6232 Жыл бұрын

Head gasket leak? I believe you mean valve cover spark plug tube seals are leaking.

@getoats Жыл бұрын

@Rollo Tomassi. You're right, I actually meant valve cover gasket is going bad. Not head gasket. Thanks for catching that. And you're right there are other reasons that could be the issue... Another reason could be the o rings of the spark plug could be bad as well.

@realtv2216 3 жыл бұрын

thanks, I own the same car. would you please do more videos how to maintains this RDX?

@getoats 3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing. I'll do my best to keep uploading videos for the maintenance jobs I do on our RDX. Stay tuned. 😉

@getoats 3 жыл бұрын

That's a good question regarding the fuel filter... Haven't had a chance to look into it as a maintenance item, but I'll look it up. If I can find out how, I'll post it up and let you know. Thanks for letting me know about it. 👍

@getoats 3 жыл бұрын

You know, I actually don't know if there is a fuel filter for this SUV... I looked online and it seems like they have a fuel pump. If there is one available for this SUV, then I will definitely look into that and replace. 👍

@robles100 2 жыл бұрын

@@getoats Same here, I own the same exact vehicle. Any videos of this 2016 RDX will be greatly appreciated. Thank you Sir 👍

@4Runner21 2 ай бұрын

Awesome vid! We own 13 RDX 95K miles , bought the spark plugs and looking to do them soon. What kind of torque spec wrench is that one you have? Can you share the link for it? Is it 3/8 inch or 1/2 inch drive? Thanks!

@getoats 2 ай бұрын

@4Runner21. Thanks, glad you liked the video. The torque wrench I used was from Tacklife and it was 3/8" from Amazon. But I just checked and they don't sell that torque wrench anymore. However, they have one that is pretty similar to what I have. Here is the link to it: ARUCMIN 3/8-Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench (10-100 ft.-lb./15-135 Nm) Dual-Direction Adjustable Torque Wrench Set a.co/d/3gog5Fb. Hope it helps! 😊

@billmaniscalco7620 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I have a 2014 RDX, so same engine I beleive. When I called the dealership they wanted $1050 to change the plugs, because they claimed I would need the valves adjusted when changing the plugs. Got no clear answer why, other than it's recommended. Do you agree?

@getoats Жыл бұрын

@Bill Maniscalco... So that depends on the mileage of your car and if it is due. I would refer to the owners.acura.com website for more details on when you need to perform a valve adjustment. Otherwise you do not need to do it at the same time as your spark plug replacement. Another way to know if you need your valves adjusted is if you hear from the valve train. If you hear it, then most likely you'll need a valve adjustment. Hope this helps.

@johnnieguitar5724 2 жыл бұрын

What about the plastic screws holding the plastic engine cover? Or is my 2015 different? Poor visuals! Can't see the coil pack removal . :(

@getoats 2 жыл бұрын

Hi @Johnnie Guitar... There are no plastic screws holding the engine cover on my 2016 model... I'm guessing maybe they changed it, since the 2016 model had a facelift from the previous years. Sorry about the visuals... I tried to setup the camera in a way to capture the whole view. I probably should have also captured it close up with a go pro head cam, but didn't have one at the moment. But I probably will on my future videos... 😉 Thanks for the feedback!

@mikew-jl3cg 2 жыл бұрын

terrific video. however music is too loud.

@getoats 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks @m w. Yeah, I actually noticed it after I published the video and after some of the feedback I received. So my newer published videos have it toned down a bit more now. 😉

@K1n1c 5 ай бұрын

what do you do if the socket to take the spark plug out falls off the extension in the engine?

@getoats 4 ай бұрын

@K1n1c... Ouch! Yeah, good question. I actually do not know. Did you try and use like a magnet extension pole to try and fish it back out?

@ashplumber4689 Жыл бұрын

if there is oil on the spark plug? you said this a is a head gasket leak?

@getoats Жыл бұрын

@Ash Plumber... So yes, oil on the spark plugs can be caused by anyone of the following problems: bad valve cover gaskets, worn spark plug o-rings or valve guides, a faulty head gasket or a broken piston ring. Having a mechanic diagnose the issue might tell you more exactly what the problem is. Hopefully it's not too major and that you are able to resolve the problem. Good luck.

@josephhinkle3454 9 ай бұрын

Next time, consider placing the camera so that the work is more visible. Thanks.

@getoats 8 ай бұрын

Will do next time. Thanks for the feedback. ❤️ This is my first attempt at making these types of videos, so I always appreciate the comments and feedback. Keep em coming guys and gals!

@chrisli7114 Жыл бұрын

does this video apply to 2015 MDX?

@getoats 11 ай бұрын

@chrisli7114... This applies only to the 2nd Gen RDX models... But you should be able to apply it to your MDX as well, I would think. The parts might be a bit different though, so check your owners manual for more details and to ensure you get the right part for your vehicle. Good luck and hope that helps.

@rayli4614 Жыл бұрын

I bought a 2015 Acura at 80000 km, now is 105000km. My city fuel consumption is like 13 to 14 kmpl. I don’t know if I should change the spark plugs 😢

@getoats Жыл бұрын

@RAY li.. so according to the Acura owners website, it is recommended to replace the spark plugs every 60k miles. Which in your case you should. But of course it's just a recommendation. Can you change it a little bit later? Sure. But I wouldn't put it off too long. Will it help with gas mileage? You probably will notice a slight difference, depending upon how bad of a shape the spark plugs were before. I could only get at most 20mpg in the city. Don't know how you got 13kmpl in city, but that is how much I usually get in the freeway sometimes. 😬 Hope this helps.

@royquesada5295 Жыл бұрын

Head gasket leak is not going to leave oil residue. If you had a head gasket leak you would be loosing compression and changing plugs would do no good. Usually on plugs with oil on them and boots is indicative of a valve cover gasket and or spark plug grommets failing.

@getoats Жыл бұрын

@royquesada5295... Yes, that is true what you said about the head gasket leak. I was only mentioning that if you noticed oil on the spark plugs, that it could mean that you are experiencing a head gasket leak. And yes changing spark plugs have nothing to do with fixing the problem, but this video was mainly to show users how to replace the spark plugs on their RDX. 😉 But you are also right that it could also be a valve cover gasket or spark plug grommet failure as well. 👍 So thanks for the comment and advice. 🙂

@a.c.e.7568 3 жыл бұрын

By the way, your brake fluid looks really dark. It should have the color of cooking oil...light yellow. Time for a brake flush.

@getoats 3 жыл бұрын

Lol... Good observation. Thanks, that is definitely on my list of things to do next. 😉

@getoats 3 жыл бұрын

@A.C.E. Thanks for mentioning that. I was trying to find different ways to do the brake fluid flush, and when I was looking online for a power bleeder, a lot of the ones on Amazon are not for the Acura. So I ended up buying a reverse brake bleeder tool. I'm going to try it out and post a video of it as soon as I get a chance to work on it. If that doesn't work that well, I might just do it manually using the one person method by pumping the brakes and topping off the master cylinder. But again, I'll post up how I ended up working on it. Thanks for the advice though. 😉