Changing Spark Plugs on the Smart Fortwo

Changing Spark Plugs on the Smart Fortwo - the right way

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4 жыл бұрын

If you have a Smart Fortwo petrol/gas model and are getting misfire codes or changing out ignition coils or simply want to know how and when to change your spark plugs then this video is for you

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@SlenchFan 4 ай бұрын

Your channel is amazing. You saved me a ton of money. Bought every tool you mentioned and now she runs a whole lot better.

@carquestions 4 ай бұрын

Glad to help Slen - Cheers from Canada!

@kingdomrunt 3 жыл бұрын

UPDATE: I took you with me (via KZfaq) to the garage yesterday. I put you on loud speaker, set out my tools and commenced to replacing my plugs along with you. I went step by step with your virtual presence and can proudly announce that I did it!! I completed this tedious task successfully because of your outstanding online assistance. I cannot thank you enough. Side note: I did change my air filter in 3 minutes as well. My car is running like new. TRUTH

@carquestions 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like a proud father - well done Kim - cheers from Canada! - keep fixin!

@kingdomrunt 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@yanick825 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson. Super-simple to follow along and lots of great tips. Love the Daditude: "Don't ruin a great job by suddenly getting sloppy."

@carquestions 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Yanick - cheers from Canada!

@m1ggi3 4 ай бұрын

The wrench trick = LEGEND ! Thanks, this is my second time changing my spark plugs and was looking for a simpler way to do it !

@carquestions 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@kingdomrunt 3 жыл бұрын

Wow...I cannot even begin to tell you how grateful I am for your video on changing the spark plugs on my Smartie. I have a lovely fully loaded convertible 2009 Passion ForTwo that purchased from a one owner in 2016 that I am plug replacing today. Being a divorced gal in my 50's, I don't have the hands of a fella readily available to do these tasks. However, being retired military (2010), male hands have never been a requirement for my success, BUT in this case, your hands have visually provided a truly outstanding "how-to" tutorial so that my mission will be accomplished with greater ease. You are an absolutely brilliant teacher. Thanks a million

@carquestions 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kim and well done! - and yes a man is not required - optional only - Cheers from Canada!

@denniservin2218 2 жыл бұрын

I've done this process several times, not for years, was a very good refresher video, ready to do it again !

@carquestions 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dennis - cheers!

@robertolargaespada6921 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great lesson professor. You took away the mystery of where the plugs were hidden.

@rslstevens8246 2 жыл бұрын

Proved very useful video, very thorough. Great tip for getting the 10mm coil pack bolts out. Many thanks.

@carquestions 2 жыл бұрын

Anytime - cheers from Canada!

@calliepieters3446 Ай бұрын

Just bought a 2009 smarty. Love it. Around town, work. My v8 truck sits in the driveway. FJB !! great video, goo help. thanks

@carquestions Ай бұрын

Excellent - Cheers from Canada Callie!

@Bazzeboy 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect turorial. I enjoyed it a lot. Thank you very much!

@carquestions 2 жыл бұрын

Anytime Bazzeboy - Cheers!

@DivergentDroid 3 жыл бұрын

Used car just bought. I was able to get the first 10 mm screw out with 10mm socket on a 3/8 inch drive even though the hose was there. The hose was on real tight and I didn't want to break it. I am not 100% sure the 10 mm screw was tight to begin with because it unscrewed right away and I had No tightness to it like a tight screw should have on breaking it loose. ( I checked the other two 10 mm screws and they are tight for true) Once I discovered this, I tried and was able to unscrew it by hand. When I put it back, I'm gonna add a couple of locking washers so it will sit up a little higher so hopefully the wrench will sit in it properly so I can tighten it down good. Thank you so much for the video and advice sir!

@jcc6664 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video. I am in the UK and have a 2011 ForTwo. I read in my manual the spark plugs need to be changed at 62,000 miles which is around 100,000 KM as you mentioned. I guess these are the Platinum long life type. Thanks for the tips on the tools required. I have most tools but maybe not the socket. Cheers.

@carquestions Жыл бұрын

Good luck JC - Cheers from Canada!

@Masonic1016 9 ай бұрын

Tip: Remove all three 10mm bolts first, then remove and replace each spark plug and coil pack one at a time, to reduce the risk of anything dropping into one cylinder while you are working on the next.

@carquestions 9 ай бұрын

Always good advice - Cheers from Canada!

@bayaholic 5 ай бұрын

I dropped a coil pack bolt in the engine bay. I am having a tough time finding it. It made one tink noise but didn’t hit the ground. Last one and I messed up.

@sonsofliberty9170 3 жыл бұрын

God bless you kind sir! 🇺🇸❤️💯

@bones46 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, great video. Thank You very much. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@carquestions 2 жыл бұрын

Anytime Bones - Cheers!

@shanep9671 2 жыл бұрын

I will be using this video as a reference tomorrow at work

@WhattheWhatShow 3 жыл бұрын

That ripped glove. Man, I know that struggle. Haha. Thanks for the video

@carquestions 3 жыл бұрын

Anytime WTWS - cheers

@i_am_seawolf 2 жыл бұрын

love this video. Thank you.

@carquestions 2 жыл бұрын

Anytime Jake - cheers from Canada!

@gregorybrown2366 2 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to take the time to say, "Thank you"!

@carquestions 2 жыл бұрын

Anytime Greg - Cheers from Canada!

@katsadventures7027 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this detailed instruction I just bought a 2013 smart car from somebody local and I think I’m going to attempt to do this myself my goodness I am a woman with tiny hands so that should be a benefit to me!😂

@carquestions Жыл бұрын

Good Luck Cat - let me know how you make out - Cheers from Canada!

@door2416 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. I couldn't find what I needed in the so called owners manual. My Smart is at 31k and I think it could be running a little smoother. I see you're into vetts , me too (C6).

@carquestions 2 жыл бұрын

Anytime - Cheers from Canada!

@garrettrorison4578 3 жыл бұрын

The display screen for AC on my 04 gmc 2500hd just shut off and my controls and AC wont work how can i fix that

@james6jewel 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I have a question how do I get the air bag light to turn off lol

@sachavan 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I use an anti seize dialectic grease called liquid wrench. Works well on pretty much everything. Thank you.

@carquestions 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the info Sacha cheers from Canada

@jessedale5985 2 жыл бұрын

Yes what was that plug number and coils number if you have it

@Kyaonias Жыл бұрын

Instead of a rubber boot 5/8 spark plug socket, can a magnetic 5/8" spark plug socket be used? After getting the diagnostic triage repair estimate ( a bit expensive from Mercedes-Benz, but Worth it, at least once every 3-4 years) (I tend to use the Olympics as a guide ( summer or winter, either one works, to measure the passage of time.) 😉 Anyways, getting back to the MB LIST, 2 of her spark plugs need replacing. For my Girlfriend's, 2013 Smart Fortwo Pure, but didn't know, enough, about the placement of where things were, for her car. Like My '07 Honda Odyssey ( Which I've named the Millennium Falcon, on account of all the "Special Modifications " I've made to her). I'm going to replace, whatever plugs are in there, with NGK Iridium Spark plugs, which should last a very long time in her car. 😉 Your presentation style, was spot on, especially for DIY'ers like myself, and loved the little tips you presented. Kudos for that! 😊

@carquestions Жыл бұрын

You can use magnetic or rubber - but get the size right - maybe a metric? let me know what happens - Cheers from Canada Kyaonias

@The_Bald_Fella 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!! I would give two likes if possible!

@carquestions 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Raul - Cheers from Canada!

@kingdomrunt 3 жыл бұрын

BTW: do you have a video or recommendation for a video on how to change my Smart car air filter?

@carquestions 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I don't Kim

@kingdomrunt 3 жыл бұрын

@@carquestions I found one. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eN9yntWbndmpp6M.html

@DivergentDroid 3 жыл бұрын

Did you get it changed? The hose can be a Pain because there isn't much room to pull it off the filter top. I had to use a length of pipe to help pry mine off. (I'm a tiny guy with not much strength) Once you get it off and replace the new filter I find it helps if you put the hose on the top Before you place the top down. When putting the top back on with the hose attached, grab the top on both sides and wiggle it side to side as you push it back into place. You should feel it drop into place when it seats properly and then you'll find the 3 clips you need to put back on line up and snap in easily. I suppose you can also unclip the 3 clips first then manipulate the top and the hose if you have trouble getting the hose off instead of using a pry bar. I just changed my air filter a few minutes ago and I'm sharing what I found works best for me. As small fellow, I have to figure out how to do things a little differently at times.

@advantager355 3 жыл бұрын

You can always use the coil to get the spark plug out. Just reach down there with the coil and snap onto spark plug and get it out of there.

@carquestions 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice - Mc - Cheers from Canada!

@angelcdp 2 жыл бұрын

What is the coil? The thing pulled out from the spark plugs?

@advantager355 2 жыл бұрын

@@angelcdp yes

@angelcdp 2 жыл бұрын

@@advantager355 thank you. Is there a trick to it? I tried but it didn’t snap on or anything. I pushed it down and twisted counter clockwise for quite a while before giving up and pulled out the coil & tried it on the new spark plug outside of the car to see how it would work but it didn’t latch on or snap. Is there something else I should’ve done for it to work or do I just keep twisting it in there?

@advantager355 2 жыл бұрын

@@angelcdp dunno maybe keep trying or try sompin diff

@lorainegoodheim8739 8 ай бұрын

Would you be able to provide the names of the parts and products you used (like the grease on the coils and the gel to prevent moisture)? If it's listed somewhere, sorry for asking again, I didn't see it. Thank you.

@carquestions 8 ай бұрын

Dielectric grease (used for both) - a small tube of it can be found at any auto parts store - and the brand is not important - Cheers from Canada Loraine!

@lorainegoodheim8739 8 ай бұрын

@@carquestions One was clear and the other wasn't. And do you recommend iridium and not copper?

@carquestions 8 ай бұрын

Sorry your right - the other is antisieze compound - another common product available at any auto parts place @@lorainegoodheim8739

@carquestions 8 ай бұрын

Iridium please@@lorainegoodheim8739

@KevinBrown-bn3nz 8 ай бұрын

I got a magnetic 5/8" spark plug socket today that helped me a lot after cylinder #3 came loose. I used two extensions, one was a 1", and a 2", i pulled them apart as needed throughout the procedure. The plugs were old with 89K, the new ones seem better. Change your plugs fools.

@carquestions 8 ай бұрын

Good advice Kevin - Cheers from Canada!

@DivergentDroid 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Cabrio. In my manual it says on page 300 under Electrical System "Electrode gap 0.035 in (0.9 mm)" so that's what I'm using. My new plugs are Autolite Iridium XP, for $8.00 US dollars each. These are Not Pre Gaped so if you buy these make sure you have a spark gap tool and know how to use it. All 3 plugs were factory gaped way lower, you'll need to increase the gap to 0.035.

@carquestions 3 жыл бұрын

Autolite says they come pre-gapped at .032" so I wouldn't bother changing them

@DivergentDroid 3 жыл бұрын

@@carquestions My main point here was to let you know where the info is found in your manual. I think you are mistaken. The box on these states, quote, "Important: Check spark plug catalog for proper application, torque specs and gap setting. Set gap before installing" No where on the larger box that contains 4 plugs nor on the boxes of individual plugs does it say they are pre gaped. Also, why would you Not set the gap to the proper engine specs? To me, that sounds like asking for trouble.

@carquestions 3 жыл бұрын

@@DivergentDroid The box might not state it but it states it on their website - also when making them they have to set them to some initial setting it stands to reason it wouldn't be random - and .003" won't make any difference at all and trying to move the ground electrode .003" on all 4 plugs is more of a risk than leaving them alone

@Born_Stellar Жыл бұрын

the gap in the manual is also for the stock plug only. companies make different plugs and sometimes the different gap is part of the design. you haven't needed to gap spark plugs now for about 20 years.

@piratecapitalmanagement3734 3 жыл бұрын

Do they cover spark plugs under the emissions warranty? They should

@carquestions 3 жыл бұрын

youre right but they don't

@tomcepek498 4 ай бұрын

When the diagnostic says cylinder 1 , which one is cylinder 1, driver side or passenger side?

@carquestions 4 ай бұрын

Google cylinder configuration for your exact engine to get the diagram - Cheers from Canada Tom!

@gigmaresh8772 6 ай бұрын

I am asking every Smart post I find . . . Does anyone make a better way to widen the front of my 08. Not wild about wheel spacers

@carquestions 6 ай бұрын

Have you tried a rim with a different offset?

@gigmaresh8772 6 ай бұрын

@@carquestions I actually live at the edge of the universe (southern central Missouri) and I would need to purchase online and have shipped to my house. That is why I am asking for help