How To Change 2014-2018 Silverado Sierra 5.3 6.0 6.2 Spark Plugs (3rd Gen)

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The long requested spark plug change video is here! In this video we change the spark plugs on Cliff's 2014 Silverado with the 5.3L EcoTec3 L83 V8 motor. The process used in this video should be identical to the 6.0L V8 and the V6 Silverado and Sierra Models as well.
This process should be identical for the following vehicles:
2014 - 2018 Chevy Silverado
2014 - 2018 GMC Sierra
And very similar to many other GM trucks like the Tahoe, Suburban, Escalade, and Yukon.
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@TheSundaeDrive 3 жыл бұрын

Gap between 0.037-0.043 in. Even with factory plugs, it is a good idea to always verify you have the correct gap

@19Photographer76 3 жыл бұрын

The #8 insulator seemed to have some carbon staining that the others didn't have, any thoughts on the issue?

@drdizzy888 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, with my race car the gap seems to be spreading periodically just from driving itself after certain amount of miles. Always good idea to check those suckers as they will put a strain on your performance.

@DrDennis Жыл бұрын

Never touch these plugs concerning the gap. You can ruin them easily.

@TheSundaeDrive Жыл бұрын

If you know how to gap them properly you won't damage them. We've installed thousands of colder spark plugs on boosted applications and have maybe damaged one. You have to know how to do it and have the proper tool tho

@williepelzer384 Жыл бұрын

Replace the wires too

@NorthernChev 3 жыл бұрын

You are the ONLY video on KZfaq that had the bawls to actually SHOW the #8 removal and replacement. Props.

@stevestringer7351 3 жыл бұрын

No! There is another guy that recorded that as well..... it was enough to convince me to get a professional to do this for me. In my younger days I would have at least attempted it..... but now.... I would just rather have someone more mechanically inclined than me do it.

@TheSundaeDrive 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help guys!

@PaffordHomestead Жыл бұрын

I'm going try this myself because they want 450.00 here to change them

@newfinishautospa 10 ай бұрын

I don’t understand why it would be an issue…

@juelzreyes4638 8 ай бұрын

WRONG, I’ve uploaded a video easily removing the #8 spark plug without taking off the passenger tire

@DIYAmateurHour Жыл бұрын

For anyone thinking that you can just change the spark plugs from the top, it took me an hour and a half to do the driver side from the top. It only took me 35 minutes to do the passenger side through the wheel well. Many thanks to this guy

@TheSundaeDrive Жыл бұрын

Glad to help! Passenger side is way easier from the side for sure

@ericpigg2689 Жыл бұрын

Why did it take so long to do the driver's side? Those are cake.

@paulradice3534 4 ай бұрын

Did mine from the top, wasn’t that difficult. Amateurs are funny people

@alexengstrom4503 2 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Getting ready to do mine in my ‘14 5.3. My dad turned wrenches for 35 years. A trick he showed me for getting plugs started if you don’t have room was use a piece of fuel line that will slip over top of plug and use it to get threads started.

@WhiteRhino0589 Ай бұрын

Best old school trick and nobody uses it

@chesmaster22 2 жыл бұрын

This video helped me out a ton on changing mine. Thank you for posting it and giving me the confidence to give it a shot myself.

@scotthotz8844 Жыл бұрын

Great video. The Gear Wrench spark plug socket-swivel-extension worked nicely. Used a few other 3/8" extensions depending on the position. Driver's side from top was no problem. Passenger side definitely need to pull the wheel and liner. Michigan dirt roads hiding the #15 Torx was the biggest challenge. Was able to torque #8 using the GearWrench socket and extension.

@johnnyvonwahlde463 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding! Really appreciate you taking the time and showing the proper way to change the plugs.

@TheSundaeDrive 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@1robertinho6 9 ай бұрын

I’ll be working on my truck this weekend… And your video is a good tutorial… Thanks buddy

@tier1detailcompany 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for taking the time to make it. Gotta throw new plugs in after supercharging so this is extremely helpful!

@TheSundaeDrive 4 жыл бұрын

No problem! Glad it helped.

@MrCamaroSR 3 жыл бұрын

Just did this the other day.....SO EASY. Thank you for the tips!

@TheSundaeDrive 3 жыл бұрын

No problem! Glad it helped!

@SaSiSamurai 9 ай бұрын

Worked perfectly for me thank you very much! I ended up doing #5 from above because the steering wheel column was in the way. This was a bit easier for me. And for #8 I didn’t have a 1” extension but it worked quite well with the spark Plug ratchet I had. I would recommend getting a flex ratchet.

@travisgrime6834 Жыл бұрын

Many props for showing how much easier and faster it is with the front tires and wheel well covers removed. That is the ONLY ONLY ONLY way to get to #8 unless your arms are actually made of rubber and it simplifies the other 3 on the passenger side exponentially. Great job👍🏻

@markmcleod5079 Жыл бұрын

Definitely looks easier for this old man than climbing on top of the engine. 😃. Thank you for the video!

@BlueZ06Kevin 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for this video. I started without removing the wheel but quickly changed direction and it was do easy. one BIG lesson though is to make sure wire #5 is not installed around the steering column. sounds simple but from the underside it's easy to get wrong. I broke the wire and had to replace it.

@jeremywhitcomb237 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos Cliff! You have helped me a ton with my 2014 Silverado maintenance!

@TheSundaeDrive 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it helped!!

@chrisshealy7621 Жыл бұрын

Man this video is super helpful. I spent today doing a tuneup to my 2016 Silverado and I’ve never felt more confident going into a project. I’ve only changed the spark plugs in 1 other vehicle and that was a ‘97 4Runner. Love this video, just subscribed to the channel.

@TheSundaeDrive Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that! Glad to help out the community!

@Stephens215 2 жыл бұрын

I replaced the spark plugs in my 2014 GMC Sierra using this video as a reference. It worked GREAT ! ! ! Removing the tire and mud guard was simple and definitely made replacing the spark plugs easier -- especially that last one on the passenger's side of the truck. Thank you for the video.

@TheSundaeDrive 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! glad it helped

@cehuddl 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic way to remove and install plug #8. Thanks for the video. Really helpful.

@TheSundaeDrive 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@pedrohdz1964 4 жыл бұрын

I just did it my self this pass weekend spark plugs and wires is so ease and fun, I like challenging! My truck 07 Chevy Silverado 1500 never ran better so smoothly 😁👍

@TheSundaeDrive 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Any easier on the 07 than the 14?

@matthewspence9969 4 жыл бұрын

When I saw he had the wheel and fender guard off, I said to myself, “NOPE” due in no small part the fact that I’m a dumbass. And started taking them out from the top. The first 2 went in great, then the third back on the drivers side nearly had me in tears thinking I’d cross threaded and damaged the head, because I couldn’t get the new or started. So... then I decided to go back and start watching the video again. Took his advice and finished in about an hour. Thanks!!!

@TheSundaeDrive 4 жыл бұрын

You got it! Sometimes a little extra prep makes it a lot easier.

@arthurgarza447 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. Started to take on replacing the plugs from the top, before finding your video. I removed 7 spark plugs from the top, without removing the wheels. It's mostly by feel, and doing it blind without being able to see most plugs. Had to remove the wheel and wheel well on the difficult 8th one.

@sodomyishthenewblack Жыл бұрын

This video slaps. thank you, for the tips for number 8. so much better than laying over top of engine.

@fredjanssen4281 4 жыл бұрын

just saw the video again seems very thorough easy to see with the stay at home order this is a good time to do this I do most of my own work on my vehicles this looks fairly easy I have all the right toolls so here goes will post follow up

@TheSundaeDrive 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Best of luck :) plenty of time to do maintenance right now with the lockdown for sure!

@deanclippard2963 5 жыл бұрын

When I saw him remove the splash guards I said to myself... OH No!!! But from there on out it was Easy-Peezy! Great Video!

@TheSundaeDrive 5 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks! Glad it helped :)

@Freedom.z.z 4 жыл бұрын

same!

@stephencannon3140 4 жыл бұрын

This sounds like one of those things that you should resign to the fact that removing the tires and fender well liner is the quickest way and move on. Spend two hours trying to be a hero or spend 20 minutes raising the vehicle, removing the wheels and another 1+40 actually removing and replacing the plugs and wires

@stephencannon3140 4 жыл бұрын

No Air/Impact or electrical tools were used or harmed in the Fi lining of this video. Good call. Even if you use cordless DO NOT use them to break or apply torque. In my case I can have it already threaded out by hand in the time that it takes me to find the cordless drill. Even longer when I realize that the drill I found has a dead battery. A tip from another video recommends doing something like this during the day while stores are open, especially if you accidentally cut or tear a wire. I personally would have new plugs and wires on immediate hand just in case...if not used they should be able to be returned.

@TheSundaeDrive 4 жыл бұрын

That's always a good tip when working on your primary vehicle. That has saved my butt countless times lol

@kackendall Жыл бұрын

Great video. There couldn't be a more perfect example on how change these plugs. Thank you!

@TheSundaeDrive Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@kevinkulikosky2119 Жыл бұрын

Great video, very nice quality on how well you can see everything going on

@yngfrvrful 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, excellent work but what I appreciate most is the fact that you answer all the questions and comments

@TheSundaeDrive 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I try to! We've gotten a lot bigger the last few months so we are struggling to keep up with all the comments but we still try to

@randykuik2070 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, worked out just like you said. Including how to do #8 with a 1" extension. Took me about 2 1/2 hours. It took longer to take tires and fender liners out than the plugs, but believe a lot easier job through the tire wells.

@muhanadshaaya4625 Жыл бұрын

Soooo helpful. Im a second year at GM and gotta do that tomorrow. Was already struggling with it this afternoon.👍🤝

@TheSundaeDrive Жыл бұрын

Best of luck with it! glad to help!

@michaelchilds1115 4 жыл бұрын

Whatever happend to just working on trucks not having to take 6 parts off to get to one. Keep it oem. Good video.

@TheSundaeDrive 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm just happy it was easy to get to with the fender liners off lol

@jackmendez7676 4 жыл бұрын

wait til you replace a headlamp on a new body style sierra. take off the front fascia and grill

@TheSundaeDrive 4 жыл бұрын

Same on my truck. Annoying

@bikekid11 3 жыл бұрын

I just changed all my spark plugs from the top didn’t remove the fender line. Though I had my knees on the radiator cover

@linc2356 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly I remeber climbing into the engine bay of my c10

@cesarcovarrubias1112 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much sir, I just completed the job myself today!

@TheSundaeDrive 2 жыл бұрын

awesome! glad it helped

@jaymartin1224 4 ай бұрын

Clear step by step thank you for sharing

@mrbojangles51 2 жыл бұрын

Followed your guide and had it done in no time, thank you!

@TheSundaeDrive 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it helped!

@stevevalencia2450 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative, I would have never thought you have to take the inner fender wells out! But now I can save some bucks! Thanks

@TheSundaeDrive 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it helped!

@RS-dc7wy 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent work, and great advice concerning debris behind the wheel wells. Thanks for sharing

@TheSundaeDrive 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@RaptorSucc 2 жыл бұрын

This video helped a lot, I'm 17 and for this being my first job, the process went smoothly. No check engine lights and now I want to be a mechanic.

@TheSundaeDrive 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it went well!!

@J24777 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSundaeDrive So, when do you change the Coil packs?

@jcortes3930 2 жыл бұрын

Don't, choose another profession

@TheSundaeDrive 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure when the recommend change interval is offhand for the coil packs but mine are still good at 120K

@vtexcrsn 2 жыл бұрын

You were right, much easier just to take the tires off! And, I cleaned out the debris caught up in the front fender seams like you found!

@luisagron5754 2 жыл бұрын

I normally don’t write comments, but I have to say if you are a Silverado owner you should subscribe to this KZfaq channel. I just replaced the spark plugs in my Silverado and it was so easy after watching this video, even my friend that’s a mechanic was surprised of how easy I replaced the spark #8. Thanks for the great video!!

@forthepeoplebythepeople2442 3 жыл бұрын

Im glad i found your channel! I have the exact same truck. You're a great help---THX!!

@TheSundaeDrive 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Hope the videos help you out

@miguelrivera8436 3 жыл бұрын

Good video.... I work at Chevrolet Mazatlan and Tomorrow morning i got a Silverado waiting for me to replace the spark plugs.... but this video just Made it easier for me.! Thanks

@TheSundaeDrive 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Hope it helps you out!

@gregory2622 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Awsome video!😎

@TheSundaeDrive 5 жыл бұрын

You got it! Hope it helps you out

@foxman4489 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro. I will need to change the spark plugs on my truck soon.

@TheSundaeDrive 3 жыл бұрын

No problem! Hope this helps

@shawnhodges4 16 күн бұрын

1st time ever changing spark plugs on a Silverado. I started by attacking them from the engine bay like I've always done for my muscle cars; wow, what a pain! Discovering this video made a world of difference on how to properly access the spark plugs through the wheel well. They are a straight shot in for easy access and proper torquing.

@cw6656 3 жыл бұрын

Man great job! You are brave sir. To lay those plugs on top of the rotor like you did. I treat plugs like eggs. Do not want to crack one!

@TheSundaeDrive 3 жыл бұрын

glad the video helped ! lol you definitely want to be careful with them

@fastdonald 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Very helpful.

@TheSundaeDrive 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@benr7002 5 жыл бұрын

You're awesome. Your video has a lot less whining than the other video I watched too.

@TheSundaeDrive 5 жыл бұрын

Haha glad to help! No point in whining, just got to get it done lol

@charlesmaroon8819 9 ай бұрын

I always start with the most difficult plug. This way you are not tired, frustrated or suffering from bleeding knuckles by the time you get to the hard part. When this fellow finally does change the plug wires they will have near 200k miles on them. Might as well do the job right the first time. Take your time, work carefully - and safely.

@brandoncantrell3317 4 жыл бұрын

Never thought to remove the inner fender. Great video

@TheSundaeDrive 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@garfylunds7301 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid and thanks for the effort and for having the camera on a tripod and such. It is so much easier to follow along. #8..what a pain and you nailed it! ... But taking the fender well covers off is the trick. I have no issue with doing that if it makes for me not having to contort over the fender into the engine compartment!

@TheSundaeDrive 2 жыл бұрын

Hope it helps you! I've found the driver side is actually easier from the top but the passenger side through the fenderwell for sure.

@lachomedina9048 Жыл бұрын

Very very helpful video I like this video because you are showing step by step to remove all 8 sparks plugs and how to get them in the easiest way and one more is more easy to do the job when you have the right tools. Thank you so much for you video.

@TheSundaeDrive Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! I will say after change the plugs again, the driver side is easier from the top but passenger side from below is way better

@steveobrien8792 4 жыл бұрын

I would have never thought to remove the splash guards and go in from the wheel well. I'm a long way off from 100k on my 2016 but when the time comes I feel very confident

@TheSundaeDrive 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped you out! It definetely makes the job significantly less of a headache.

@carlosfunchess5462 4 жыл бұрын

Change my plugs and wires a couple of days ago using this video with no problem in less than two hours! Thanks!

@TheSundaeDrive 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it helped!

@carlosfunchess5462 4 жыл бұрын

The plug wires that I took off had the GM part# 12660508 but the replacement GM part # 12633447. It is a 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 that I bought used from the dealership with 102,000 miles. I assume the wires were the original ones from the factory so should I go back with the old ones? Thanks.

@vikkleo 3 жыл бұрын

Yup I use his video for helpful hits also great hands on vid

@TheSundaeDrive 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@TheSundaeDrive 3 жыл бұрын

I would inspect the wires, if the rubber still looks good and not dry rot you should be ok. My wires appeared to be in good shape on my 24 still

@tomcunningham2063 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing the video on how to change the plugs. Just got done with my 14 Sierra today. One trick I found on number 8 was to put a u-joint on the spark plug socket, then use a 4" extension. I was able to hold it straight enough against the firewall that it came out pretty easy. Most of them were easy to break loose (even though this was the first change at 147,xxx miles) and then unscrew by hand using an assortment of extensions. The hardest one for me was actual #5 on the drivers side because of the steering column being in the way. Might have had something to do with only having a 2" and 4" extension. I think an 8" wobble extension would have made that one easier to break loose and unscrew..

@TheSundaeDrive Жыл бұрын

Glad the video was helpful! The right size extensions definitely make the job a lot easier

@MichaelBrown-gt2yb 2 жыл бұрын

I have 120k miles on my Silverado…time to get at the plugs! Thanks for the tips👍

@TheSundaeDrive 2 жыл бұрын

You got it! I have found the driver side is easier from the top. Passenger side from the wheel well

@kevinpacholski8919 3 жыл бұрын

Got it done on my 2015 GMC Yukon Denali. Thanks for the good video!

@TheSundaeDrive 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@raygaither9369 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I had watched this video before I started on mine (2015 Yukon XL Denali). If I had taken the fender well off on the passenger side to begin with I would have saved a lot of time and aggravation.

@TheSundaeDrive 3 жыл бұрын

Atleast you know for next time!

@slamskie1 2 ай бұрын

Thanks dude...great video!

@user-eq4um4en4z Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you.

@DjStalin100 Ай бұрын

Thanks for video. Is this same exact process for 2017 suburban?

@americanpatriot2999 Жыл бұрын

That was outstanding. Auto mechanics is getting to be a lost art. The younger generation doesnt seem to be interested in doing that hard work. I studied auto mechanics in high school for all four years. Ben Beam and Tom Stoddart, may you rest in peace.

@christopher19 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thank you for doing it

@TheSundaeDrive 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@ricardorivera3927 3 жыл бұрын

Hi from México City thanks for you help bro great video 🙌🙌🙌

@TheSundaeDrive 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! Glad it helped!

@dantheisen1227 5 ай бұрын

I have to do this soon and will be using this video as a reference nicely done!

@TheSundaeDrive 5 ай бұрын

Glad to help! I do recommend driver side from top tho having done it more now

@tiggermix 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video, thanks.

@TheSundaeDrive 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@daanm183 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much easier to do spark plug change especially#8

@TheSundaeDrive Жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@walterburaconak6260 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks

@scottgorski7931 2 жыл бұрын

I'll once again have a use for my 36"- 3/8" drive extension. Plus the 5/8" deep swivel socket.

@TheSundaeDrive 2 жыл бұрын

It isn't a terrible job. I have found that the driver side is easier from the top while the passenger side is easier from the wheel well.

@MrJLewis59 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with this video. I used it for reference with my 2016 GMC Sierra Denali 6.2 with some slight tweaks. 1. In addition to removing the inner fender and the bazillion 10T torkx screws, I also had to remove the exhaust manifold heat shield to get to the back 2 drivers side cylinders plug wire heat shield. 2. I cut to the chase and did the same thing to get to the passenger side cylinders and it makes the overall process easier IMO as it provides more room for the tongs to get the spark plug heat shields off which honestly was the hardest part of this job. 3. Be sure to check the gap on your spark plugs. I bought TRQs and every one of them had too small of a gap per factory spec.

@TheSundaeDrive 6 ай бұрын

Appreciate the tips and glad it was helpful!

@mariorodriguez560 4 жыл бұрын

Will be doing this to ‘16 crew cab I’ve had it for 4 years but I’m picky at 54k miles, just wanted to see what was the easiest less stressful way to do this also doing my oil and filter just did my air filter last oil change got keep em running smooth I’m picky when I start hearing or feeling non normal noises great video 👍🏻

@TheSundaeDrive 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Hope the video helps you out with yours!

@TheMrmmkkpro Жыл бұрын

Cool , than K s for the detailed info. My 15 6.2 is ready for plugs. After doing my 1990 ZR-1 , this looks easier. 👍👍🏁🏁

@TheSundaeDrive Жыл бұрын

Best of luck! Driver side is easier from the top I have found tho

@kimberlymiller7316 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thanks. I used long extensions and swivel for #8. Went right along the rear of the wheel wheel (behind fuel line?) and just under the horizontal section of a/c condensate drain. Still, it's a challenge to see that plug or get a hand in to guide the floppy swivel. I spent more time cleaning out the body panel than I did changing the plugs-seriously! (you can't do that from the top). The debris that you show at the beginning of the video becomes a moisture trap and acidic over time (especially pine needles). And don't forget road salt if you've made a trip through the rust belt. Left uncleaned, body rust will start from the inside and make an appearance just behind the mud flaps-too late to clean anything then. The problem is that leaves, nuts, needles etc. fall in from the ends of the windshield trim and have nowhere to exit. I used a wire with a slight barb to work leaves, sticks etc. out though the thin opening on the inside-bottom of the panel while I was spraying water full-force into the top and side. We'll see what it looks like 100k miles from now.

@MD-eu7mx 5 жыл бұрын

This guy needs more subs.. Always great vids keep it up man.

@TheSundaeDrive 5 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks!! We are trying :) share to your friends 😉😋

@13salinaspride Жыл бұрын

This is the beat video I've seen on this. Thanks my dude good stuff

@TheSundaeDrive Жыл бұрын

Glad to help man!

@TheSundaeDrive Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

@edgarmayorga6737 4 жыл бұрын

Excelente video

@TheSundaeDrive 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hope it helps you out!

@BitetheBaitFishing305 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video man

@TheSundaeDrive 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hope it helps you out!

@cornerstoneweezylouise410 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

@1983mojo1 8 ай бұрын

I just flushed my radiator and had that wheel liner off. I wish I had changed the plugs then but Oh well .Great video!!!!!

@TheSundaeDrive 8 ай бұрын

Lol next time!

@nathanrice1796 2 жыл бұрын

I once replaced the plugs on a transverse mounted V6 engine. The ones on the back side were incredibly difficult to get to. If it had been anymore difficult that it was, I couldn't have done it.

@adamwitcraft5052 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@TheSundaeDrive 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy!

@dantadysak5485 Жыл бұрын

My truck has 7 of the 8 removed and obviously it’s #8 that I didn’t do. I just felt wiped out going from the top w/o removing the lower mud guards to even want to try until now. So I am just going to do it the way you showed today and hope it works out. Changing my plugs at 77,000 made a huge difference in the engine running smoothly now I just need to finish.

@TheSundaeDrive Жыл бұрын

I have found that from the top on the driver side is easier but definitely prefer the bottom for the passenger side

@robertwalker9211 3 жыл бұрын

Great job sir 🇺🇸😊

@TheSundaeDrive 3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@joseocabrera4313 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and very well explained. I have a 2014 GMC Sierra SLT 1500 5.3 I'm about to change my spark plugs and wires, ¿do you think platinum spark plugs are better than AC Delco and in your video did you be able to torque the spark plug number 8 ?

@DCM1234epic 3 жыл бұрын

My 2014 calls for iridium. They came from the factory with iridium plugs Mine is the 6.0 engine.

@pincetspb 3 жыл бұрын

Damn it!!! To replace spark plugs you have to take a half of your truck apart!!!!! Good work GM, great design!

@TheSundaeDrive 3 жыл бұрын

Driver side is pretty easy to get from the top but passenger side is a pain for sure

@centermass3454 2 жыл бұрын

Can the #8 plug be done with the 1 1/2" extension ? Does anyone have a link to a 1" extension ? Great video.

@clodhopper1876 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know why, but I watched this video this morning after changing the plugs last night. If you prefer to wake up with the backs of your hands scraped and raw, and your entire torso sore as hell, you can do it from the top. Just make sure you have a couple full length albums to listen to, and tell your spouse you will be a couple hours late to dinner. Hope I didn't tear anything up on top of the engine. I did get #8 from the bottom, but without jacking the truck up or taking the wheel off, just laid under there and fought it. Took about an hour just for #8. Wish I had seen the video first!!!!!!!

@TheSundaeDrive 3 жыл бұрын

now you know for next time! I will say, the drivers sider is easy from the top but the passenger side is definitely easier from the wheel well

@jakmarlin8233 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea removing the fender wells. I never thought of that. Passenger side rear plug is a bear! I'm still not sure how I did it. One caveat: User anti seize on spark plug threads always. It is a very important step.

@TheSundaeDrive 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad it helped! Actually ngk says never to use antisieze. It's fairly controversial lol. A few other comments get into it.

@jarrrr69 2 жыл бұрын

I have learned to just put anti seize around top of the treads because that is the only place the rust or corrosion is going to start.

@SilverDollarSaloon Жыл бұрын

I always use antisieze on bolts and spark plugs that have to be removed later to do maintenance.

@johnhoffman8421 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Consider old hot rod trick of using 3/8” rubber tubing (8-10” long) over plug insulator as a leader to start / remove plug. Gripping is tight, and can’t cross thread in hole. Helpful on deep hole plugs (hemi heads) and trim to fit ugly tight spaces...

@TheSundaeDrive 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That is a good suggestion. I have used that method on some other vehicles and it works well

@AcmeRacing 2 жыл бұрын

I was going to make the same comment, but you beat me to it.

@rtkmorris Жыл бұрын

I use an old spark plug boot. It's a trick that i learned from an old timer when i worked at the Chevrolet house years ago

@user-hg3pv6hb1x 7 ай бұрын

Mac Tools makes a small rubber tool for the same thing- probably no better than the boot or a length of fuel line hose, but something cool to have in the box. @@rtkmorris

@dewaynemiguel3349 2 жыл бұрын

I've changed mine through the top not the wheel well and I'm disabled you made it more work then it is.check the gap anyways I've got new ones were a couple the gap was off..

@TheSundaeDrive 2 жыл бұрын

After having done it several times, Ive found that the passenger side is easier from below and the driver side is easier from the top. Checking the gap is very important and I should have mentioned that in the video.

@scottamy6496 4 жыл бұрын

Pregapped plugs or not, I highly recommend verification of the gap regardless...

@TheSundaeDrive 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed 👍👍 regretted not doing that almost immediately. It's been running good at least 🤷🏼‍♂️🙏

@misterblack6521 3 жыл бұрын

Fuck yeah and check for cracks.

@sarahpoisel6734 3 жыл бұрын

Always. A$$hats are moving them all over the world.

@cameronjones3155 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely following this tip from now on. I believe im having some crankshaft &/or cam shaft sensor issues with mine but decided to do the tune up to make sure since the plugs & coils hadnt been changed in ages anyway.. welp, i bought pre gapped and never verified gap, still running the same issues, now i gotta take em out and verify gap and put em back in... if only i woulda you know, done that to begin with... gotta stay busy out there.

@nelson587 6 ай бұрын

Great video on making it easy changing my plugs on my 2015 Sierra with 104,000 mile.. Only thing was would have liked for you to show your older plugs compared to the newer ones ...

@TheSundaeDrive 6 ай бұрын

Good call!

@stevestringer7351 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I really appreciate the patience that you use to describe the process. Though I will probably have someone with more skills than me change my plugs and wires, it never hurts to understand the proceedure. I am n new subscriber. When you do a tune on your truck, i would like to know how that goes. Have you already done a video on that or is it still to come?

@TheSundaeDrive 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help and welcome! Video isn't up yet but it will be this summer

@valvebuna7 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very helpful

@TheSundaeDrive 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it helped!

@theonly9 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video, I just swapped all 8 of my plugs and I have to say the 8th one is not nearly as bad as people make it out to be. Try changing the plugs on a WRX then you'll know what hard is.

@TheSundaeDrive 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, WRX is a pain in the butt. We have a video doing it on my brother's lol

@manny5848 4 жыл бұрын

Will these spark plugs work for the v6 engine

@monctonstrong8423 5 ай бұрын

Well changed my plug in my 2018 Sierra by taking both front wheels and liner out, I wanted to clean and rust proof the fenders and it made changing the plug very easy, 3 hours and I wiped out everything, found 3 plugs out of wack with one half missing tip so don’t wait too long to change yours, I had 103,000 miles on mine, the best part it took the ticking noise away and idles much better

@monctonstrong8423 5 ай бұрын

I checked the gap on the new AC Delco 41-114 ones and surprisingly they were all within specs, and don't you guys dare use any type of lubricant or anti-seize on the spark plug threads, that will make you over torque them and stretch out the block threaded holes

@TheSundaeDrive 4 ай бұрын

Agreed! Glad it helped!

@WhiteRhino0589 Ай бұрын

I really don't understand why anyone says this is that hard of a job. I just did them all without taking anything off from the top took me an hour. Even the "8th" one. Anyways good video very informative!

@curtisfranklin5242 Жыл бұрын

Good video, thanks for that. Why pull all 4 plugs at a time? To keep the system clean, pull and replace individually. Not likely to happen given the orientation of the plugs, but why take the chance of something getting in?

@TheSundaeDrive Жыл бұрын

That's definitely the safest way to do it

@fantaztikbeatz 5 ай бұрын

Wish me luck I will be performing this tune up soon!

@TheSundaeDrive 5 ай бұрын

You got this! After having done it a few more times I would recommend doing the driver side from the top and the passenger side from the bottom

@warrenwallace2 9 ай бұрын

I've been noticing several companies selling a ac Delco tune up kit that has the plugs wires and coils all together so should we be changing all together coils wires and plugs. The kit runs 290 dollars for everything. For 2018 gmc Sierra 1500 5.3 ecotec3