How to Change Spark Plugs 2014 Maserati Ghibli SQ4

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70K Mile Service On My Maserati Ghibli SQ4 Part 2 of 7
Difficulty Levels 1 thru 5, 6 being not a DIY job.
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Part 1 - Change Cabin Pollen Filter and Clean K&N Air Filters
Difficulty Level - 1
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Part 2 - Change Spark Plugs
Difficulty Level - 1
Part 3 - Change Serpentine Belts
Part 4 - Change Coolant
Part 5 - Change Brake Fluid
Part 6 - Change Power Steering Fluid
Part 7 - Change Oil
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I am not a certified Maserati Technician. I am a self taught DIY backyard mechanic. All maintenance on my Maserati Ghibli shown in my videos is done in accordance with a Maserati Service Manual and advise from Certified Maserati Technicians. The viewer assumes all liability when using the information in these videos as a guide to perform maintenance on their vehicles.

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@barda2088 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! Changed the plugs in my Ghibli today. Went smoothly thanks to your video! Next up oil change.

@JamesDIYGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am happy my video was useful to you. Makes doing these worth it.

@alliancehomes 4 жыл бұрын

Should read my comments posted may 6

@trevorsutherland5263 3 жыл бұрын

Almost exactly like changing the plugs in my Alfa Giulia. I've got a ten year old XJ I'm considering selling to get a '17 or '18 Ghibli so I've been looking around at the DIY vids to see what I'd be getting myself into. So far, doesn't look like much more than taking care of an Alfa! Thanks!

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely not rocket science. :)

@Shaner9er 5 ай бұрын

Wow... a super easy car to do this work on. thanks for the video!

@JamesDIYGarage 4 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@prajp9795 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful!

@majed8089 2 жыл бұрын

Great job buddy

@foxbodygang3003 4 жыл бұрын

Good video !!!!! Very helpful

@JamesDIYGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@leomontanes240 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@Bobsnarls 3 жыл бұрын

Something I do keep reading is the NGK OEM spark plugs do not come pre-gapped, they are usually smaller. So it’s important you check each prior to installing. Also, I don’t know if my car had the original factory plugs, but only (3) of them were gapped properly, then other (3) plugs were less than 0.4 MM. I know the carbon buildup also misleads. However, like James mine weren’t too bad at all as well. So I wondered if they were previously changed if the person thought they were pre-gapped.

@tanyavaziri-santiago8939 3 жыл бұрын

Hi James! Thank you for all your videos, their great! I have a 2014 Maserati Quattroporte GTS, but it built very similarly to the ghibli. One of my AC actuators is broken on the the passenger side of my car and the ac is not working on that side. Do you have any info on the location of the actuators? I read their are 3 total on the car.

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

It may just be a software update. I had the same issue when I got my 2014 Ghibli. I brought to the dealership, they installed an update and it resolved the issue. Not right away though. It did take a couple days for it resolve as the computer had to relearn what position the actuator is in. This is a very common issue and in most cases the update fixes the issue. Dealer charged me $180.00.

@cammywamy 2 жыл бұрын

Hey James, great video! Do you know if the gap and torque on the plugs is the same for a 2017 SQ4?

@JamesDIYGarage 2 жыл бұрын

I believe so.

@thewiseguy7100 4 жыл бұрын

Can you please add the link to the spark plug socket? I know you said amazon but theirs many 14mm spark plug socket, and different prices

@JamesDIYGarage 4 жыл бұрын

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072HJV6VG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

@thewiseguy7100 4 жыл бұрын

Would this be the same method for a base model Maserati Ghibli 2016? Thank you either way

@JamesDIYGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. Same sparkplugs, same torq etc.

@okumaa122 3 жыл бұрын

I was taught, possibly incorrectly, to use a bit of anti-seize compound , especially on aluminum heads,on spark plug threads. Yes/ No? Also I have always used a small rubber hose to pull out and repair-insert plugs, especially re-insert to ensure the plug gap doesn’t close it we’re to fall out of spark plug socket. Do you know how much the coil-packs cost each are and when do they have to be replaced.

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Anti seize is good to use. Some regular spark plug sockets with the rubber holder inside will not fit in the plug tube. Mine would not. It was too fat. Besides, it would take more than that to mess up the plug gap based on how hard it was to adjust it. Coil packs only need to be replaced when bad. I dont know how much they are, but you can look it up on scuderiacarparts.com.

@littlejohn9458 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have or can you make a video on your fuel filter change? Thank you.

@JamesDIYGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Mine is working fine. This is my daily driver. I won't change something just to do a video. If you pm me on facebook messenger I may have something that would help you out. Search for jamesdiygarage.

@DeanMurphy_CyberGuy 8 күн бұрын

Thanks for the videos. I bought my Ghibli last year. 2014 model in excellent condition. Well kept. Your video helped me with oil change. Now onto the plugs. Do you still have your Ghibli?

@JamesDIYGarage 3 күн бұрын

Yes, just passed 100k miles.

@calirebuilds1100 4 жыл бұрын

Can you please add the link of the 14mm spark plug socket? I want to buy the same on you purchased from Amazon. Thank you

@JamesDIYGarage 4 жыл бұрын

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072HJV6VG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

@andrewford5763 5 жыл бұрын

Where do you get a copy of the shop manual that tells you all the torques and guides?

@JamesDIYGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Mine is not as complete as I thought it was, but I am thinking of getting this one. www.ebay.com/i/223574727057?rt=nc&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20160908110712%26meid%3Dc11bab87f7be48b1b78d05b05d247f21%26pid%3D100677%26rk%3D8%26rkt%3D30%26sd%3D223510621219%26itm%3D223574727057%26pg%3D2385738

@anilathrohi 4 жыл бұрын

James, great video. Wondering if the tools are given with the car?

@JamesDIYGarage 4 жыл бұрын

No. Those tools I bought. I believe I put links to where I got them and how much in the description below.

@mh2046 3 жыл бұрын

Hey James me again i bought mine used an I believe they never changed anything on it so I’m little by little changing and working on it myself your videos are always my go to ✊🏻 so the other day I connected and obd scanner as while I was driving I had a slight spudder and my CEL came on for a second then turned off the obd read cylinder 4 misfire I have read that would be either the spark plugs or even the fuel injectors what would be your recommendation and also in this video I noticed you just changed the spark plugs not the ignition coils when I do the spark plug change should I do both to be on the safe side since I had that misfire iknow a flurry of questions but just want to pick your brain for as much knowledge as I can when it comes to these repairs my Maserati ghibli s q4 is at 41,000 miles got it when it was 38,000 but still has a few changes to go through till I know it’s all up to date what other factors should I keep an eye out for and get to working on before another mis hap ?

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

A friend who owns a Ghibli came over to my house a few weeks ago to change oil and spark plugs. He wanted my guidance. I let him do all the work. I stood around and drank beer :) When he was finished with it all, he started his car and it was running ruff. I put the OBD scanner on it and it had a Cylinder #3 miss fire. He started to worry, and I asked him to check the coil connector on cylinder #3. He found the connector loose. He connected it all the way until he heard a snap, started his engine and it ran smooth to his relief. For your case, start there, then check to see if the coil pack is seated right, check the spark plug is torqed right, remove the sparkplug and check the gap. If all seems good, put it all back together, clear the code, and if you still have a miss fire on the same cylinder, try moving the sparkplug and coil pack to a different cylinder, clear code and see if the miss fire happens on the cylinder you moved them to. If the miss fire stays on Cylinder #3, it would be either the fuel injector or something more serious. If the miss fire does move to the cylinder you move the spark plug and coil pack from cylinder #3 to, then move the coil pack back to cylinder #3, clear code and see which cylinder the miss fire is on. If #3, it's the coil pack. If cylinder 4 its the spark plug. Good luck.

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Oh generally, if you get a miss fire on 1 or more cylinders just after replacing the spark plugs, 85% chance you missed something. Check your work. 14% chance you got a defective spark plug or damaged a coil pack when removing it. 1% chance it is something more serious. So don't worry. LOL.

@mh2046 3 жыл бұрын

@@JamesDIYGarage awesome man always thanks for the tips and for the spark plugs should I change both coil pack n spark plugs or just the plugs should be fine

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

@@mh2046 Just the plugs. Change coil packs only if needed.

@KitKatsTube 5 жыл бұрын

Is there a way to make louder turbo noises? After market bov/waste gate?

@JamesDIYGarage 5 жыл бұрын

To follow up on your question, the waste gate is internal on these turbo chargers. And you dont really want to be messing around with those since they protect the turbos from over reving.

@alliancehomes 4 жыл бұрын

Just notice something in your video. You said t hff e recommended gap is 0.6 mmr. However, you gapped the plugs using 0.305 and 0.254 gauges together which is 0.56 mm (rounded). So which is it, 0 60 mm or 0.56?

@Bobsnarls 3 жыл бұрын

The shop manual indicates 0.5 to 0.6 MM. So if you ended up at 0.56 MM then you should be good.

@calirebuilds1100 4 жыл бұрын

Hey James I am planning on changing my spark plugs on my Maserati Ghibli 2016 after you gave me the confidence of how simple it is. Question, can I use an impact driver to remove the torx screws? Or should i just stick to the same method as you doing it manual with a ratchet?

@JamesDIYGarage 4 жыл бұрын

I would just use a rachet. They wont be tight.

@alliancehomes 4 жыл бұрын

You can also use metric allen wrench. Just did it nyself. I myself. Coul bolts are 5 sided like allen wrench.

@Bobsnarls 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, do not use impact on any Spark Plug or Ignition Module work on these cars. You’ll cause yourself some extra work 😂

@blOmsy1 8 ай бұрын

Do you not disconnect the battery when you do plugs and coils?

@JamesDIYGarage 7 ай бұрын

Out of caution yes.

@i.am.ghost. 2 жыл бұрын

Hi James! Where did you get the repair manual for your car?

@JamesDIYGarage 2 жыл бұрын

It was given to me by a viewer. That is why I give it away freely.

@phaym09 Жыл бұрын

I know it’s been a while, and I don’t have time to go through the comments. Did you have to change the coils?

@JamesDIYGarage Жыл бұрын

Not normally. Change coils only if they are in bad condition, rusted or not working. Mine were in great condition so I did not change mine.

@barda2088 4 жыл бұрын

Do you know if the 0.6mm gap and 18Nm torque is the same for the 2016 SQ4?

@JamesDIYGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure I will find out for sure. Stay Tuned.

@JamesDIYGarage 4 жыл бұрын

I have it from a reliable source. The engine blocks are all the same. So the spark plugs, gap and torque are the same as well. :)

@mikeoxmaul_2121 4 жыл бұрын

So is 0.6 mm for clearance the maximum allowable clearance or mininum allowable clearance as specified by the manufacturer ?

@JamesDIYGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Thats the specification from Maserati, no more no less. Any deviation from the specification in either direction can impact engine performance and effeciency .

@JamesDIYGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Having said that, I did not have a gap tool with .06mm so I had to use 2 feelers that got me to 0559mm, or about .004 mm off. Engine performs fine though.

@Wileeeee 3 жыл бұрын

Do you use any torq for coil screws?

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

I did not torq them, I just tightened them good, not too tight as it might break the plastic coil mount. The service manual does not specify a torq for them.

@athickjuicysteak6176 Жыл бұрын

Hey james, not sure if you installed these plugs with a jb4, but they reccomend gapping to .022 which ive done but i have a slight rough idle issue which is barely noticeable but at times is slightly more aggressive. The rough idle has been there since i bought the car but i feel like it has become slightly nore regular. Should i check values of voltage on coil packs? Or maybe replace maps sensors. So many variables but i know the front and rear maps get coated in oil as ive cleaned them a few times already. I regularly fog the intake with seafoam gdi spray. Im stumped because ive heard it could also be a bad BMS sensor affecting the alternator at idle, or someone had possibly moved the butterfly on the throttle body at some point and now needs to be recalibrated. Afaik there is only fuel filter socks on the pumps inside the tank?? Any guesses are much appreciated

@JamesDIYGarage Жыл бұрын

Any codes?

@athickjuicysteak6176 Жыл бұрын

@@JamesDIYGarage no codes. Just cat codes since it has downpipes. The issue existed before they came out of the car as well

@JamesDIYGarage Жыл бұрын

@@athickjuicysteak6176 I just installed OEM plugs with OEM recommended gap. Seems to work just fine. No issues. Still has the extra power.

@athickjuicysteak6176 Жыл бұрын

@@JamesDIYGarage this weekend when i flush the brake fluid and fill with amsoil i might as well take the plugs out and widen the gap a bit and see if it lessens thx for the ideas. Might need the tighter gap for e30 which i barely use

@molkimskylop4265 Жыл бұрын

Maserati says change spark plugs at 35,000 miles but what do you think? Thank you.

@JamesDIYGarage Жыл бұрын

That's right. Change them sooner only if you have to fix a misfire. Changing them at the recommended regular intervals prevents misfires due to bad spark plugs.

@rexjames0015 19 күн бұрын

Do you understand the damage you can do by not setting a modern spark plug to the correct torque? DIY sure

@jasoncruz9508 Ай бұрын

Where did you get that spoiler

@JamesDIYGarage Ай бұрын

Ebay, years ago.

@blacktruck5000 3 жыл бұрын

? Should I change my spark plugs I have 30,000 miles on my car

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Did you buy the car used? How many miles on it when you bought it? Is it running good?

@alliancehomes 4 жыл бұрын

If I'm right, you should do corrective video so all that copied your selection of gauges can make the change

@JamesDIYGarage 4 жыл бұрын

I think they can do the math. I showed what the manual calls for.

@thewiseguy7100 4 жыл бұрын

What size torque wrench is that?

@JamesDIYGarage 4 жыл бұрын

0 to 80 ft lbs

@thewiseguy7100 4 жыл бұрын

James DIY Garage Sorry I meant to say if it’s 1/2 inch or 3/8 Torque wrench? You really helped me out doing the maintenance on my car. You’ve saved me lots of money, I’d buy you a beer 🍺 if you were in SoCal

@JamesDIYGarage 4 жыл бұрын

@@thewiseguy7100 it was a quarter in drive. Sorry. Hehe.

@dspacagna 2 жыл бұрын

Our coil pack bolt is a #5 hex not a 30t

@JamesDIYGarage 2 жыл бұрын

You are correct, I was using the wrong tool, but it worked.

@JamesDIYGarage 5 жыл бұрын

I dont know. I have not heard anyone wanting louder turbos.

@prajp9795 3 жыл бұрын

How can i get a shop manual?

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

PM me on my jamesdyigarage facebook page.

@prajp9795 3 жыл бұрын

@@JamesDIYGarage I just did boss! Please check your pm

@drewjohnson8395 5 жыл бұрын

How many miles did ur car have when u got it? Had 70k when u changed them right ?

@JamesDIYGarage 5 жыл бұрын

My car had 53k miles on it when I bought it October 2017. It had 71k by the time I got to the Sepentine belt change.

@gv4156 5 жыл бұрын

James DIY Garage was that year 4 for the serpentine belt change or did you wait until 70k miles?

@JamesDIYGarage 5 жыл бұрын

@@gv4156 I waited until 70K miles.

@JamesDIYGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Having said that, I bought the car with 53k on it, so It is unknown if the serpentine belts were changed once already. But since I did it and I documented it, the records stay with the car should I decide to let it go. But currently I plan to keep it til I die.

@gv4156 5 жыл бұрын

What torque value are you using?

@JamesDIYGarage 5 жыл бұрын

For the spark plugs? 15 foot pounds. The Maserati Service Manual says 18 Nm. But a friend who is a certified Maserati tech told me I should torq a little higher say 20Nm. Thats 14.75 foot pounds so I rounded it off to 15 foot pounds and went with that. So 15 foot pounds.

@gv4156 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!