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How to Change your Spark Plugs 2015+ WRX
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Күн бұрынOn this week's Two Minute Tuesday, Kevin shows you how easy it is to change your own spark plugs!
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@HayWoodJobLoMe 4 жыл бұрын
as simple as these videos are, i personally like when they are made in depth so the steps to follow are a little easier to manage.
@jessel1217 4 жыл бұрын
POGATRON - removing these is just about on the same level as unscrewing a garden hose.
@theblackmambaplague 16 күн бұрын
In depth of what? It’s extremely easy man, look at the video. What is this video missing?
@HayWoodJobLoMe 16 күн бұрын
@@theblackmambaplague bro commented on a 4 year old post LOL. And he asked at the end of this video if there were any suggestions, which is what I commented. i didn't say THIS video needed to be more in depth.
@Imjeezus 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for including torque specs even in a quick video!
@John-ro3vu Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. It was still a minor pain in the ass getting the job done but it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. Knowing the bolt sizes was very helpful.
@Mikey6048 4 жыл бұрын
On the STI the vacuum pump tube gets in the way, and it'll have to be removed. It takes a couple bolts. That's about the only extra step needed for the STI.
@JuanCruz-lb6qj 4 жыл бұрын
I just ordered my spark plugs yesterday. What are the odds you post a video about this lol. Thanks a lot!
@isaacgomez5730 4 жыл бұрын
Nice I'm just about ready to change mine before going to a stage 2 tune. $400 is an insane price for the job lol
@SubiSpeed 4 жыл бұрын
Best thing about installing things yourself, more money for parts! 😁
@jj_c27 2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t changed mine and went straight into a stage 2 😭
@jasoncrinklaw4255 2 жыл бұрын
$400??? Try over $500 @ the dealer in central California.
@isaacgomez5730 2 жыл бұрын
@@jasoncrinklaw4255 prices on everything have gone up since I made this comment 2 YEARS AGO
@off_lineofficial 2 жыл бұрын
30 minute job in a shop and they're going to rob you of $600...am I living in clown world or what?! Lol
@mannygarcia20122 4 жыл бұрын
How to clean your engine bay? 👀
@SubiSpeed 4 жыл бұрын
Will definitely put this on the list!
@issacluzuriaga2797 4 жыл бұрын
i recommend getting yourself a spark plug socket with a built in swivel . you can find em on amazon for about 5$ . made job piece of cake
@canteenpapi3040 4 жыл бұрын
link! im at the 60K mark and Subaru were talking about a $1000 maintenance for the spark plugs and other stuff. I was like hell no
@Victor-vq9ks 3 жыл бұрын
@@canteenpapi3040 did you ever get the link ?
@canteenpapi3040 3 жыл бұрын
@@Victor-vq9ks no, never did lol
@mugensamurai 3 жыл бұрын
Holy crap this is so much easier than changing them on my mate's gt86.
@BuffRANGE 4 жыл бұрын
Wow it looks even easier than the 2012 Forester. Definitely agree to keep the electrical connectors on the coil packs, because they like to break with age :\
@SubiSpeed 4 жыл бұрын
It's definitely gotten a lot easier than it used to be.
@BuffRANGE 4 жыл бұрын
@@SubiSpeed The pass rear on the forester was the hardest because of how close it was to the frame, but luckily the gear wrench pass through ratchet was thin enough to get the job done :D
@SubiSpeed 4 жыл бұрын
All about having the right tools!
@miket9964 4 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing I have to do mine soon in prep for dyno tuning.
@ashtonk4h19 2 жыл бұрын
Crazy that my dealership wanted 600 bucks to do it. They did get me bad for a clutch, but the clutch is crazy hard to replace
@Edgar.55 Жыл бұрын
The dealership I got my car from wanted 2500 even though they sold me the car KNOWING it would need it replaced soon. Soon as I got the car 2 months in my entire clutch system went out. I told them no to and went elsewhere. Ended up paying 1800 but that's still 700 less than the dealership.
@AlboAl8 4 жыл бұрын
Holy cow! I just purchased new plugs as I hit 60k on my subi and was gonna change them this weekend, just in time, freakin read my mind! Lol
@PRO4XKEV 4 жыл бұрын
60k seems too long for me, I am changing plugs on my 18 FXT when it hits 25k miles..
@davidalvarez201 2 жыл бұрын
Just saved 300 dollars by switching my subscription on to this channel
@BushidoPhoto 4 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see an AOS maintenance video showing how to care for your IAG AOS. Thank you!
@prodigy2k7 4 жыл бұрын
Top 5 mods to increase reliability? AOS? Oil cooler? Etc.
@anthonymorandi9005 4 жыл бұрын
Yes
@dhendricks876 4 жыл бұрын
👍
@sadsquad8124 4 жыл бұрын
It would be cool if they made a video talking about mods that should’ve come on the car from factory/ increase efficiency and reliability. That being said, from reading forums it seems like an AOS, Aftermarket intercooler, Oil cooler, TGV Deletes, EGR delete/unplug, 3 port EBCS/ anti-surge EBCS, and some aftermarket piping will give you increased power and reliability. Obviously it’s only gonna be as reliable as your tuner makes it, but these are some simple bolt-ons that should help the car run more efficiently and effectively.
@Infinitoar 4 жыл бұрын
Forgot to mention what the spark plug gap should be set at. I think that's really important as well.
@SubiSpeed 4 жыл бұрын
These OEM plugs come pre-gapped to OEM specs :)
@Cody_n_Kokoa 4 жыл бұрын
I said it in another comment, but figured I'd post you just in case you don't see the other comment. Hahaha! It depends on the model. If it's a WRX with the FA motor, then the gap should be 0.020" to 0.022". If it's an STI with the EJ motor, the gap should be around 0.032". Like Subispeed said, most spark plugs out of the package come pre-gapped but it only takes one good shuffle during shipping to mess the measurement up a bit. Also, those measurements are for stock engines, if you're modifying your car you should check with your tuner for what gap and plugs they recommend. Hope that helps!
@MikeLRGCar 3 жыл бұрын
@@Cody_n_Kokoa Hey If you have tune STi then most of the tuners like them between 0.026” and 0.028” Cheers
@Cody_n_Kokoa 3 жыл бұрын
@@MikeLRGCar Thanks, dude! Yeah, I wasn't positive on the gap measurements for tuned EJ engines. I run a tuned FA myself.
@BADHABITSem 11 ай бұрын
Keep up the great work
@Mikerogers77 4 жыл бұрын
How bout changing out fuel injectors to bigger ones? Or just show how it’s done please
@TheLeesto 4 жыл бұрын
theyll show the easy part then cut out before it gets real like all their videos. there are plenty of better guides on youtube.
@jkron100 4 жыл бұрын
What gapping do you need on the spark plugs?
@matrixbreaker1322 2 жыл бұрын
0.024 inch
@millz_7114 4 жыл бұрын
Who remembers when 2 minute Tuesday was actually 2 minutes
@lincoln5o Жыл бұрын
I was thinking about buying a wrx and a "Subaru Tech" told me they remove the engine to change spark plugs..... Glad I double checked that nonsense.
@somersfamily 4 жыл бұрын
thank you. I can do this.
@michaelbullington3182 4 жыл бұрын
Am I wrong? This looks easier than for 2011-14 WRX. Looking forward to doing this on my 2019.
@jonbarber9895 4 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks for the help. I'll be ordering more parts now that I saved money lol
@emiliojosemedinarosado5503 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for your video ! I am going to stay with 3,000 miles or 3 months .
@jonbarber9895 4 жыл бұрын
How about a video, installing perrin crank pully?? That would be a great
@FamosoAaron 4 жыл бұрын
You guys should make a video on how to change them on a frs,86,brz!!
@DD-jj2tc 4 жыл бұрын
Not much of a difference other than spacing
@DD-jj2tc 4 жыл бұрын
Compared to a 99 na 2.5 legacy you have a mile
@jay89208 2 жыл бұрын
Nice !!! this is so easy thank you
@the_terrorizer 3 жыл бұрын
My dumbass managed to shear a bolt on one of the coil packs. Learn from my idiocy guys and remember, 6.3 lbs is VERY LITTLE torque. Great video tho! New spark plugs, car runs great
@Detman101 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you for this tutorial!
@bmwrules28 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Great video thanks for the tips!
@jameskocks4734 4 жыл бұрын
anti seize grease is recommended as well i think.
@SubiSpeed 4 жыл бұрын
This is generally not necessary on spark plugs nowadays as they come treated from the factory.
@jameskocks4734 4 жыл бұрын
@@SubiSpeed im a worry wort id do it just for peace of mind.
@SubiSpeed 4 жыл бұрын
We would really advise against it. It's going to change the torque specs and could lead to over-torquing which then leads to bigger problems.
@jameskocks4734 4 жыл бұрын
@@SubiSpeed ah fair enough.
@5UP3RB4GG13 4 жыл бұрын
You make everything look so easy 😏
@MrBitchen17 Жыл бұрын
Do the spark plugs need to be gapped or are they ready right out of the box?
@DblyaC 9 ай бұрын
Did you ever find out? I’ve measured and they are pregapped at .024 but I’ve heard they need to be gapped to .02-.022 if running le boost.
@oliverharsh9789 6 ай бұрын
My neighbor told me you had to shit the entire engine 😂😂😂 I immediately looked at him like “🤨 wtf?? There’s no way they would make it that difficult” he continued to assure me and tell me he did it on his Outback 😬
@TylerMoose-nb4xs 11 ай бұрын
I just bought new iridium’s. What is the proper gap? Or are they ready to go out of the box?
@JotaJotaSTI 4 жыл бұрын
Video suggestion - How you do your hair! Unless that takes longer than 2 minutes ... lol
@SubiSpeed 4 жыл бұрын
Less than 30 seconds. Just a blow dryer 😄
@nautblue4284 Жыл бұрын
Passenger side, there's an aluminum electrical (I think) box. I got the top two bolts out, but there's a bolt underneath I can't get to. Am I missing something?
@jeremybrown9470 4 жыл бұрын
What size gap is the spark plug??? I’m seeing mixed opinions everywhere i look
@BiologistRyan 3 жыл бұрын
Spark plug gap mm (in) Standard For NGK: SILFR6A 0.7 - 0.8 (0.028 - 0.031)" For NGK: ILKAR8H6 0.50 - 0.55 (0.020 - 0.022) Per the factory manual.
@dimensionjester9052 4 жыл бұрын
just in time hit 60k
@shakielsaddlerjackson2156 Жыл бұрын
Please put the items that you need in the description.
@xxganggreenxxxxganggreenxx9312 2 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍 One question I have is, no need for dielectric grease?
@SubiSpeed 2 жыл бұрын
not necessary but it isn't a bad idea either
@7381366 3 жыл бұрын
What torque wrench you use ?
@xsupremo5429 2 жыл бұрын
Why after I change my sparkplug my af learning 1 rose up to +30 and never went back below 0.00 but before changing my sparkplugs im having -8/+8 af learning readings. My mods are big sf intake and boomba bpv with ots 93+ tune.
@user-ff5qy8xm1t Жыл бұрын
Hi. Need some help. I have a 2018 WRX Limited with an OEM Subaru battery. Electrical system and battery have been fine up till now; no electrical issues at all. I just wanted to clean the corrosion around the terminals. I disconnected both terminals, cleaned them up, and then reconnected it all back at it was. Now I'm having a problem with the Starlink Infotainment system only; every other electrical is good. The radio system will not reboot/restart. The progress bar reaches the end and then starts over again. What gives? Is this typical if you were to change a battery? Is there a way to reset the Starlink radio? There are not options to select, nor does it ask for a radio code. The backup camera works just fine. I tried disconnecting the terminals again, but no luck. Any suggestions?
@juliusraesagum4625 4 жыл бұрын
how about sparkplug for sti?
@jessel1217 4 жыл бұрын
I’m changing them soon and I’m at 28k miles but I’m just gonna pretend I’m at 60k :p
@hunterhosterman5094 8 ай бұрын
How did you move the ecu ? Is there a relocation kit for it ?
@TheGeokaiser 4 жыл бұрын
Now do em for sti!
@MattyBottles1 4 жыл бұрын
Just hit 45k in my 2016. I think its time to change mine. Do you really have to torque them to a specific spec?
@charlielapp2427 3 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@jhonedgardherrerahuamani9433 Жыл бұрын
the calibration of the ngk spark plugs of how many mm is it? thank you
@MrShortStuff 3 жыл бұрын
How do you unclip the ECU from the rear harness buddy?
@bayareanational 2 жыл бұрын
No dilectric grease on the boots or harness connections?
@cameronhightower889 2 жыл бұрын
Whose the beat by? Good jam right there
@mcbengs 4 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video on how to take the air out of the coolant system such as after an EGR delete or AOS install? I know its a relatively simple process so should be able to cover it in 2 minutes easy!
@TheSibster86 4 жыл бұрын
i still find it weird you guys only deal with 2015+ sti and wrx stuff. seems like loss revenue not having parts for prior years. i know the sti motor stuff will work with older models but still....
@taylorlatch2635 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2015 and enjoy all the vids they have on them haha. It really comes in handy when DIY maintenance or mods come into play. With my old Camaros I never had access to such detailed vids. It was just reading “good luck getting all 8 spark plugs out... good luck removing stock exhaust manifolds” haha
@DblyaC 9 ай бұрын
Can anyone confirm if the gapping should be set to .02 from the pregapped .024?
@silaskent7671 Жыл бұрын
If it worth it to pay $35 for spark plugs from Subaru or should I go for some after market ones?
@stevep4236 Жыл бұрын
Yes, use the original NGK
@shieranyramos7711 3 жыл бұрын
What.kind of socket size bro I buy because the driver side hard to take out
@cpgamer13 2 жыл бұрын
I did mine yesterday lowe’s had a 216 tool set on sale for $99 it made it really easy to do these honestly it’s not hard just have to have patience and I started with driver side first just in case I couldn’t get to anything.
@JasonTapia57 2 жыл бұрын
What was the name of the kit? If I may ask
@cpgamer13 2 жыл бұрын
@@JasonTapia57 Craftsman VersaStack 216 piece comes with alot of tools also make sure you have a torque wrench which is separate. But its really not hard though pretty easy just got to have the right tools but yeah that's what I used it was like 99 on Christmas plus the torque wrench very good investment though.
@xxxBlindSITExxx 4 жыл бұрын
how often do you have to change your spark plugs
@jtheexception1007 4 ай бұрын
60k
@ItzJustAngle Жыл бұрын
Do you have to torque them down ?
@timwauson2733 2 ай бұрын
What is the spark plug gap?
@11STiSedan 4 жыл бұрын
You didn't check to make sure gap on spark plug is correct.... Should be done....
@SubiSpeed 4 жыл бұрын
These plugs come pre-gapped and have a protective cylinder in the packaging to protect them from getting damaged.
@dave1738 4 жыл бұрын
is the accessibility the same on the frs/brz?
@SubiSpeed 4 жыл бұрын
A lot tighter on the FRS/BRZ. Most people unbolt the engine mounts and raise the engine up to access them.
@AntonioHernandez-bp3mx 12 күн бұрын
Is the torque specs the same for all models 😅 i need to do mine
@AntonioHernandez-bp3mx 12 күн бұрын
For the 2022 wrx?
@diddyabz 4 жыл бұрын
Should mention, theres no need to remove the retaining clips on the coil pack plugs. If you drop them they will disappear and theres no where to buy replacement clips.
@SubiSpeed 4 жыл бұрын
That's no fun! We definitely recommend just leaving the coil packs plugged in.
@SuggonDeizNutz Жыл бұрын
I have a bad coil on my 2018 WRX and I can't for the life of me disconnect the harness plug from the coil. I've tried manipulating that wire retaining clip every which way and I can't get it unplugged from the coil. I'm afraid I'm going to break it. Any tips?
@ReconRider Жыл бұрын
@@SuggonDeizNutzdid you figure out how I’m contemplating life rn bc mine won’t come off
@pokerlovr0493 4 жыл бұрын
What rims are on the blue wrx in the intro video???
@SubiSpeed 4 жыл бұрын
www.subispeed.com/2015-subaru-wrx/wheels-and-accessories/wheels?manufacturer=1591
@SubiSpeed 4 жыл бұрын
www.subispeed.com/2015-subaru-wrx/wheels-and-accessories/wheels/apex-race-parts-ec-7-satin-black-18x9-5-38mm-2015-wrx-sti#.Xl7JrhhMHqs
@sergiop991 7 ай бұрын
Hey what's the proper gap size
@edgarhigareda2022 Жыл бұрын
What do you mean by torque?
@denysfar88 Жыл бұрын
anyone ever deal with a check engine light (steady illumination) + a blinking cruise control light? Apparently could be gas cap related.. my gas cap will click to lock then unclick after fueling but is still tight on. If it unclicks slightly, would this be the reason? Also, on cold starts gas smell is obvious around exhaust. Could these 2 be related? Car info: 2019 WRX base model 39k miles 6speed no engine mods part of fuel pump was replaced around 20k miles
@lyoshaorozco4376 Жыл бұрын
did u get code for CEL?
@joen4520 Жыл бұрын
Rip Kev
@4corners312 3 жыл бұрын
Do you have to Gap them?
@misterpogi3673 3 жыл бұрын
awesome
@orcinsd 4 жыл бұрын
How trust worthy are the gaps on the plugs?
@SubiSpeed 4 жыл бұрын
NGK spark plugs are what come on the car from the factory so you can say they're a pretty reputable company that holds their products to high standards. That being said, you can usually rely on their plugs being properly gapped but it does not hurt to check. Personally if I don't see any damage to the packaging and the cylinder that protects the tip than I don't bother if I know they're properly gapped from the factory.
@baranUtube 4 жыл бұрын
Would you reccomend NGK Iridium ones? The more expensive ones because I am tuned.
@baranUtube 4 жыл бұрын
Also, unplugging the ecu, would that reset everything?
@BiologistRyan 3 жыл бұрын
The OEM ones ARE the NGK iridium. Dont be a cheap ass and run good plugs.
@baranUtube 3 жыл бұрын
@@BiologistRyan that was 6 months ago 😂
@BiologistRyan 3 жыл бұрын
@@baranUtube yep and someone else may read it and go oh ok ill get them then.
@baranUtube 3 жыл бұрын
@@BiologistRyan true, I’ve got the ngk iridium laser ones. When I took my old ones out, I didn’t even need new ones but I’m preparing her for the dyno
@RosalieA7X 3 жыл бұрын
What is the plug gap?
@minzhang8036 4 жыл бұрын
How to remove on an ej engine?
@arywibowo9366 4 жыл бұрын
Good ..👍👍
@benjaminbatrez9340 3 жыл бұрын
Any suggestions on where to buy plugs?
@Hawk7886 3 жыл бұрын
The internet. Or just pop into your nearest dealer and pick them up over the parts counter.
@blackbaru 4 жыл бұрын
I did this on Sunday and now my idle sits at around 200 RPMs. It seems like it’s about to stall out.
@SubiSpeed 4 жыл бұрын
Did you purchase the OEM spark plugs?
@blackbaru 4 жыл бұрын
SubiSpeed I purchased the NGK iridium plugs
@taylorlatch2635 3 жыл бұрын
Probably didn’t plug the coils on all the way
@kevinyarng8729 4 жыл бұрын
Which front lip is that with red liner?
@SubiSpeed 4 жыл бұрын
www.subispeed.com/2015-subaru-wrx/exterior/front-lips-diffusers/maxton-design-v2-redline-gloss-black-front-lip-15-19-wrx-sti#.Xl-17yhKirw
@subi_ca 3 жыл бұрын
Name of wheels?
@frontier_etc 4 жыл бұрын
I have 93k miles on my FA20 DIT and still haven't changed plugs
@notwyattjames168 3 жыл бұрын
Of course didn't show how tf he fit a torque wrench there 😭
@nicolathonathan770 3 жыл бұрын
Wrx has so much room than my wife’s outback. It’s a pain to change spark plugs on outback.
@philboytano 4 жыл бұрын
how to clean throttle body?
@mcbengs 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah i like to see a vid on cleaning the MAF and MAP sensors.
@taylorlatch2635 3 жыл бұрын
Take the intercooler off and take the hose connecting it to the throttle body off. Use throttle body cleaner from the auto parts store. MAF is in the airbox, you just remove the 2 screws, slide it out, hit it with a couple sprays of MAF cleaner from auto parts store. MAP is on top of intake, take screws out, slide out, you can use either throttle body or maf cleaner on this I believe. Just make sure you don’t use throttle body cleaner on the MAF sensor in the airbox. After cleaning throttle body and bolting everything back up the car will stumble for a few seconds then be back to normal.
@Kradle 4 жыл бұрын
What about spark plug gap?
@SubiSpeed 4 жыл бұрын
These OEM plugs come pre-gapped to OEM specs :)
@Kradle 4 жыл бұрын
@@SubiSpeed Ooh makes sense!
@Cody_n_Kokoa 4 жыл бұрын
It depends on the model. If it's a WRX with the FA motor, then the gap should be 0.020" to 0.022". If it's an STI with the EJ motor, the gap should be around 0.032". Like Subispeed said, most spark plugs out of the package come pre-gapped but it only takes one good shuffle during shipping to mess the measurement up a bit. Also, those measurements are for stock engines, if you're modifying your car you should check with your tuner for what gap and plugs they recommend. Hope that helps!
@4corners312 3 жыл бұрын
Gaping size???
@timoshiishimaki75 3 жыл бұрын
.020 to .022
@lukehoffman877 2 жыл бұрын
I want to eat dinner off that shop floor
@Tonyromeo1970 4 жыл бұрын
Can you do one for a STI?
@kevintorres7111 4 жыл бұрын
DJ Tony Romeo It is the exact same for the STI, remove air box, snorkel, battery and you are ready to go. It is easier if you 180 the coils once they are unbolted to get out and put in because of the space, it gives you just enough room to get them out and in. If you want you can use anti-seize on the threads of the spark plugs
@jamesa4794 4 жыл бұрын
Better regap the plug after dropping it lol
@haydencutrone6443 8 ай бұрын
Doesn’t look to hard don’t know how this cost $400 in labour
@claypalmer3706 2 ай бұрын
Fitzgerald Subaru quoted me $1000, fuck them
@charleshawk6668 2 жыл бұрын
Cheaper at MAPerformance.
@_k808x__6 2 жыл бұрын
They do spark plugs there or you mean cheaper to buy them from MAP
@gatorb8 4 жыл бұрын
"laughs at sti's"
@DD-jj2tc 4 жыл бұрын
You can't even take out your battery in 2 minutes
@SubiSpeed 4 жыл бұрын
Sure you can! 😂
@DD-jj2tc 4 жыл бұрын
@@SubiSpeed true but your video editor is going to be mad
@Zancb 2 жыл бұрын
12.9 ft/lbs? lol dude
@zachtorres5854 4 жыл бұрын
When you don’t have tools, or space to work on your car so you’re forced to take it to the dealer and spend $400 :(
@jessel1217 4 жыл бұрын
Fucking RIP you could have bought the plugs and went to a regular mechanic shop to have it done. Woulda paid less than 200 with your own plugs. Rip.
@jessel1217 4 жыл бұрын
Going to the dealer for anything outside of warranty or free oil changes is just not an option in my book. If you own a WRX you should really learn how to work on it because if not, you’re gonna pay out the ass for everything. No one touches my shit other than me.
@BiologistRyan 3 жыл бұрын
@@jessel1217 when I had my 2010 wrx (a 2018 now) dealer wanted 75.00+ tax for an oil change. fuuuuuuck that.
@d3mentia538 Жыл бұрын
Evo x MR owner I eat slow subies for lunch 😂
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