I saved a Ton of Money Installing Spark Plugs Myself and so can You!!! 2010-2017 Equinox V6!

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I saved a Ton of Money Installing Spark Plugs Myself and so can You!!! 2010-2017 Equinox V6!

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I saved a Ton of Money Installing Spark Plugs Myself and so can You!!! 2010-2017 Equinox V6!
2010-2017 Equinox V6! 2nd Gen 2010-2017 Chevy Equinox V6. I called my local dealer to get an estimate on changing the spark plugs and was quoted $385. Watch and Save a lot of Money! I will show you why you shouldn't be intimidated by what seems to be a difficult job just because the intake manifold has to come off in order to install some of the spark plugs.
Torque Specs for intake bolts:
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@stans1058 8 ай бұрын

I would suggest cleaning the entire engine before removing the plugs and plenum. To prevent any material from entering the engine. Also cover up the input ports while working. Next replacement of the coll packs, especially if there is 100,000 miles on them. We don't want too repeat this work all over again. Lastly, take the opportunity to replace any hard to reach sensors. Like the coolest sensor

@DCAutoEnhancement 8 ай бұрын

Good suggestions! Thank you for watching!

@MEatRHIT2009 6 ай бұрын

Just wanted to say that this video gave me the confidence to do the plugs on my mom's equinox. The rear plugs were a pain the butt to get to but this video definitely helped to figure out what I needed to do. Thank you for posting this.

@DCAutoEnhancement 6 ай бұрын

I'm glad to read your comment. That is the reason I want to post these types of videos. Thank you for watching.

@paulbartline3838 18 күн бұрын

Great video. 👍 I didn't realize I had to do that much just to change the spark plugs. I'm Really Glad I watched it first...

@ericbrehm4738 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I don't know where you live but here in Florida, I visited 3 dealers and the cost for this job was $2400. I wanted to change the coil packs also but that's part of the job and should only be parts added cost. They all want to double the labor for that. I bought all the OEM parts for $460 and will do it myself saving me around $2000. Give yourself a pat on the back for this video. Times are tough and that $2000 will get us a lot of survival necessities.

@DCAutoEnhancement Жыл бұрын

I hate to hear it's that expensive but it will definitely be worth it to do it yourself. Thanks for watching and thank you for commenting.

@edwardmissouri2216 Ай бұрын

Thanks for this video. My 2015 Impala 3.6 is just like that. I have 75,000 on it, so at some point I will do this, now that I know how. Right now, it's time for it's first brake change. I would also replace the gasket as long as the intake is off. Why chance an air leak. It sure was a lot easier to work on engines when they were in a rear wheel drive.

@DCAutoEnhancement Ай бұрын

@@edwardmissouri2216 I just happen to have a video for that: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ir-opcKa0-CsonU.html

@HWCism Жыл бұрын

Good job. Torquing the plugs to 15 lbs would probably help. I give you credit.

@DCAutoEnhancement Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information on the torque specs. I try to include information like that. KZfaq watchers like torque specs. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@thunderheart7072 6 ай бұрын

Excellent instructional video ! You saved me a lot of $$$. Thank you 🙂👍👍

@DCAutoEnhancement 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! You did the work, you saved the money.

@JR.2024 9 ай бұрын

good video, good comments. so helpful ! thank you guys! very much appreciated

@edwardmissouri2216 2 жыл бұрын

after removing the coils, but before you remove the plugs, it would be a good idea to use some air and blow out the area around each plug so no dirt gets into the cylinders

@DCAutoEnhancement 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I did have an air compressor available at the time. Good tip though.

@vermili0138 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. By the way, take good care of the oil filler neck to not break it. There's no stand alone replacement for it, you'll have to change the whole valve cover to fix it. It's not in the video but I just wanted you to know as I've been through this issue.

@DCAutoEnhancement 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate the insight. How did yours break?

@vermili0138 4 жыл бұрын

@@DCAutoEnhancement Probably the dealership personnel broke it during a routine service. I didn't know about it until another service center told me.

@ChrisLincolnHomes 5 жыл бұрын

Plugs should have been Iridium not single platinum. I did this a few weeks back. Fun job.

@DCAutoEnhancement 5 жыл бұрын

True story! I didn't know at the time of getting the plugs. I feel like the fuel mileage might have decreased by not using the iridium plugs. Next time for sure I'll be getting them. Thanks for the view and comment

@monclersupreme4962 4 жыл бұрын

Chevy equinox 2010 LT 2wd v6 ... i should get iridium spark plugs not double platinum? I need top spark plug for the best performance .. what should I go with

@ellarry5519 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it helped me a lot

@DCAutoEnhancement 2 жыл бұрын

That's great! Thank you for watching

@laurachesnut4194 11 ай бұрын

That’s t terrific, where are the videos on changing the spark plug WIRES? Anyone know where to learn to change the wires?

@DCAutoEnhancement 11 ай бұрын

There are no spark plugs wires, just coils on each spark plug. But here is a video showing how to change them. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qrmTorx-mt3XfJ8.html

@mikeramsey9747 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty good video, I now see how much fun it will be to change the plugs on my daughter's equinox should I decide to tackle it.

@DCAutoEnhancement 4 жыл бұрын

I actually need to do the job again with the "correct" plugs. Is there anything different that you would like to see?

@dailygrinders89 4 жыл бұрын

@@DCAutoEnhancement might as well change the valve cover gaskets when u do it the second time

@victorgarmin2311 4 жыл бұрын

@@DCAutoEnhancement Nice video, thanks for sharing, did you redo the job again?? What spark plug did you used? Did you replace the valve gasket?

@DCAutoEnhancement 4 жыл бұрын

@@victorgarmin2311 I have not redone the job. When I do, I will make a better video on it. I used platinum plugs when I should have use iridium.

@AFatherToTheFatherless Жыл бұрын

This applies to 2010-2012 equinox with the 3.0 and NOT the 3.6L like the 2013-2017. That's why it's important to mention the LITER size and not just "V6"

@DCAutoEnhancement Жыл бұрын

This video covers 2010-2017 Equinox and Terrain with V6. This particular Equinox is a 2011.

@AFatherToTheFatherless Жыл бұрын

@@DCAutoEnhancement that's false. That equinox has a different V6 than the 2013-2017. Yours is a 3.0L and not the 3.6L. This is what OEM service info says

@DCAutoEnhancement Жыл бұрын

@@AFatherToTheFatherless would you be able to help other viewers that may come to this section and maybe explain how the process differs between the 3.0 and the 3.6? I'm curious myself now.

@AFatherToTheFatherless Жыл бұрын

@@DCAutoEnhancement nope i don't have both engines in front of me but I can tell you that according to OEM service info, this video applies to 2010-2012 3.0L only

@DCAutoEnhancement Жыл бұрын

@@AFatherToTheFatherless you were under the impression the video covered 2013-2017. I see you edited your original comment. What made you believe the video covered 2013-2017?

@girnucci 2 ай бұрын

They want 700.00 where I live in the Twin Cities Metro

@DCAutoEnhancement 2 ай бұрын

You could save a decent amount of money if you can do it yourself! Thanks for watching and letting us know what you know.

@dakotamassing5801 6 ай бұрын

Need to do this on my car and was wondering if you have to do the fuel plenum gaskets. I seen that you didn’t remove the fuel lines and was just wondering.

@DCAutoEnhancement 6 ай бұрын

I think you can re use the plenum gaskets. Someone in the comments said it's easy to remove the fuel lines and makes it easier.

@user-yv3cu3mo8g Жыл бұрын

How does the pcv hose attach to the air intake? The video cut when you removed it. Mine just broke clean off and I can’t figure out how a new one will attach.

@CaptainAmerica-rd4mr 5 ай бұрын

What's the plastic bracket part number that is cable tied to the wire harness underneath the radiator hose. I had to replace valve gaskets and this broke.

@DCAutoEnhancement 5 ай бұрын

I don't have the part number for that

@davidpettengill914 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Video . Just wondering, did you use any anti seize on the spark plug threads?

@DCAutoEnhancement 2 жыл бұрын

I don't recall if I did or not. But it is now a standard practice for me to use anti seize on spark plugs. Thanks for the feedback.

@jimbeaug22 4 жыл бұрын

thank you !

@DCAutoEnhancement 4 жыл бұрын

Hope it helped!

@carloszavala6213 3 жыл бұрын

Why did you replace the gasket? Just wondering. (Great video)

@DCAutoEnhancement 3 жыл бұрын

As a precaution

@codyphillips6721 9 ай бұрын

Does anyone know the firing order / cylinder numbers? Trying replace #5 in my GMC 2014 Terrain

@DCAutoEnhancement 9 ай бұрын

It should be the one on the back on the right side

@Ravenwest9876 2 жыл бұрын

What is the gap measurement on spark plugs for 2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.4l?

@DCAutoEnhancement 2 жыл бұрын

.035"

@johanycarriere6797 3 жыл бұрын

Why you change the gasket ?

@DCAutoEnhancement 3 жыл бұрын

Just for insurance

@nextchapter9270 2 жыл бұрын

Fuk that, I'll glady just pay the mechanic 😂

@hasbulla7266 2 жыл бұрын

LMAOO I feel the same way lol

@retiredsnowbunnyhunterx5106 Жыл бұрын

Although I do know how to change plugs I definitely ain't being bothered with that. Rather hear my mechanic curse at the car than myself 😂

@dailygrinders89 4 жыл бұрын

Hey what was the mileage that you replaced the plugs @?

@DCAutoEnhancement 4 жыл бұрын

Around 130k they had been replaced at least once prior.

@jetblueone Жыл бұрын

Is there a torque for the intake bolts?

@DCAutoEnhancement Жыл бұрын

18 ft lbs

@jetblueone Жыл бұрын

Thanks .. same engine in my Impala and I have a miss fire .. #4 I think new plugs and injectors I already paid for the work last summer now I think its the coils .. so I'm gonna do it my self and save some money

@johnnytooreall585 2 жыл бұрын

What type engine is this?

@DCAutoEnhancement 2 жыл бұрын

This is a 3.0L v6 gas engine.

@six8415 2 ай бұрын

Sounds like it's missing

@DCAutoEnhancement 2 ай бұрын

Most likely

@nessgabe1050 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@jaredwilmarth662 Жыл бұрын

Chipmunks mechanics😆

@tekoseyhan2261 3 жыл бұрын

This is how stupid chevrolet. Just changing ignition coils and spark plugs and you gotta take all the parts away. Like it does not make sense. Come on stupid Chevy.

@DCAutoEnhancement 3 жыл бұрын

It could be worse but, I agree!

@user-yv3cu3mo8g Жыл бұрын

How does the pcv hose attach to the air intake? The video cut when you removed it. Mine just broke clean off and I can’t figure out how a new one will attach.