I have a 2011 buick enclave as well...I was told I had a cracked head by a repair shop. They lied, thank goodness for brother's so I am a 48yrold woman and will be using your video to change my own spark plugs. I look forward to more videos that I may need.

Thanks for the video. Very clear instructions. Just saved me about $500. Labor for taking off the intake was the majority of the cost.

I just did this yesterday.along with the intake gasket I am no mechanic and this was the first time I did this and was a piece of cake..took About 1.15 hrs with no power tools wouldn't use em anyways

Thanks for the video man. It saved me $1,050 . Keep up the great work.

Thank you for the video, it was very useful, especially in todays economy.

Finally, a video that I feel confident enough to attempt this myself. Thankyou!

Thanks for making this I have multiple misfires I purchase the plug today

Thanks for the video, especially naming the firing order. I did the freebie OBD2 at O'Really came back with 420 (catalytic converter crap), 303, 305 intermittent. I see it is two in front from your convenient information but when I get around to opening it up, I think I will replace both Iridium spark plugs and coil units. Added to this auction bought 2011 enclave I have ABS and Traction. So, as money and time permits, I need to spray the mass airflow sensor and figure out which wheel is triggering the ABS. Oddly enough, I started backing into my driveway so I have a better view of what moron is about fly around the corner when I am ready to pull out. I do a tight left turn, stop at the stop sign, accelerate on around my corner. At that point the doors lock, the ABS light and traction light go out until I hit 20mph or so. So, my best guess is a sensor wire rubbed through, and or a bearing hub is loosing or lost its magnetic ring. Ah, I almost forgot but now going into summer I was reminded the AC does not make cold. Lots to do, lots to see on this auction acquisition. I was looking at a Vevor kit with a vacuum pump, cheap manifold gauges and automotive adapters. Now that the weather is signaling its intention to make driveway work hell on earth for a while, I will add that AC testing to a higher priority on the list. Well anyway, thanks again. I have my marching orders. Have a great day.

You're da man. Thank you! Yes, it helps a lot. Spent 78 bucks on plugs, and you taught me how to save 300 more by learning to install them myself. The boyfriend is a happy man. 'Cause it's his wallet otherwise :)

Make sure to double check spark plug gap even if they come pre-gapped

This video helps I’m going to change mine . Thank you

I live in California. They wanted to charge a little over 800 dollars to do this. I'll be doing it myself. Thanks!

First time I have ever made a comment on KZfaq but man you made the job easy for me I am no mechanic at all but I got it tore down and put back no problem. Thanks man thanks KZfaq University

Thank you! Starting mine this week! Mine has 179k OEM spark plugs still in it. Going to change the value cover gasket while I'm at it.

always a good idea to walnut blast the valves while you're at it. they always get chonged up because this is a direct injection motor so they always have terrible carbon build up which will cause a misfire. i do them all the time. easy peezy

It was a great video, formation for me, it well save me, about $400.00 rollers. At 74 year I can do it now. THANKS. BOB.

Very clear and articulate instructions.

Great video but the firing order is 1,3,5 is at the back fire wall and the Front of motor is 2,4,6 for bank 2 God Bless.good job

Would a new intake manifold gasket not be required? I always put a new gasket on anything I have taken apart that requires a gasket. Good video. Thanks. Always keep track of your nuts and bolts. I also take a picture on my phone with labels or numbers or colour codes applied before teardown. So I can remember! LOL You are a fountain of good information. Thanks.

This was helpful. Will be doing this repair soon.

Good vid I gotta do my spark plugs and intake gasket tomorrow.I will remove the plenum completely so I can also clean out the throttle body.thanks👍

Out of all the vídeos i saw i think urs is best and can HELP thanks

Awesome video thank you sooooo much will definitely watch it a few more times since I'm doing this job myself LOL

Yes thank you guy my is 08 and the engine light just come up may be I should do as you did thanks brother from Nigeria badagry priciastly thanks again

Thanks for the great info. on the Enclave.

Information was very helpful.. Thank you for sharing this video

You know you don't have to take none of that off just reach with an extension for the back ones that's it I do it all the time on mine it super easy you just worked hard on that one

Great video! Was wondering if you could make a short video on where the four 5:24 02 sensors are located on the Buick enclave? The diagrams on the web does not do justice to where the are at. Thanks for doing the spark plug change, will be doing that this weekend.

Thanks so much for the video. Very easy to understand and oh so helpful!

Very well done instructional. Thanks.

Nice video keep doing what you do

Hey thanks for the video. Just got done replacing all plugs and packs on my 2009. I noticed you did not disconnect something from the throttle body which has a push button release clip. What is that and why did you say you didn’t want to deal with removing it? Thanks! Enjoyed the video.

Great job made it look simple

Great video, Our Enclave at 157k is becoming a money pit!

Thanks for the video appreciate it same problem I'm having

Super travail

Just curious as to why you wouldn't just replace all 6 while you had it apart. Maybe it's just me but with spark plugs it's all or none. Either way great video!!!!

Thanks!

Thanks

Thank you and I appreciate it

Great video but u got the cylinder mixed up cylinder 5 its the 3rd in back right

Thanks, it looks very easy

Helpful info

Thank you 😁👍

I would color code each part that is taken off and write it down so when done reverse part and color, might make alot easier..I hope..

Would you recommend never seize on the threads considering the dissimilar metals?

Great video. I was wondering though, do you not have to replace the intake manifold gasket when doing this? Or is that something that people do just to keep from having to disassemble everything later again down the road? Anybody know?

Thanks for the video it going to help me alot. My 2011 enclaves key wont turn all the way off. I have the plastic off the steering column so i can push the safety switch to turn it off but ive read theres. Yellow wire on the shifter that breaks on them. Any idea what it looks like or how to get the center console out?

Thank you so much! What about service airbag on passenger side light coming on?

Not sure if you’ll see this, but do you still have the enclave? Curious to know how many miles you got it to last you. I picked up a 2009 with barely over 100k and I am just trying to get a gauge for longevity.

why did you not put on new intake manifold gaskets?

dam ----your good thanks

Thanks it helped

I think the numbering of your cylinders are backwards.isn’t 246 cylinders are the front side and 135 cylinders are the back side?im just confused cause that’s what the cylinders diagram..

We’ll explained thanks

Get video, I have a 2011 enslave. Do you have a video on how to replace ac compressor clutch?

you don't torc the plugs down to 15lbs?

Is possible see P0430 code for sparks plugs on a buick enclave?

So, 1,3,5 are up against the firewall? And you could change them without removing the intake?

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How do you know it isn't the coil packs

Nice code reader

Bad idea not to plug intake man holes!!

Is 2014 Enclave engine same as this?

Such a bad design,,done like that for dealership to make more money,,750$ in shop for only 2 replaced

nice vid, and great intructions, but god what a$$orifice engidork designed the engine that you need to dismantle so much for a freaking spark plug change?

Lmmfao you just spent time doing unnecessary work. Only thing you need to remove to change plugs is the evap purge valve other then that you have access to all other 5 plugs without removing anything

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