1999-2007 Chevy/GMC Silverado 1500 V6 4.3 Spark Plug Change - Zip tie trick and no special tools

[@AveryHeilbron]

I don't know anything about cars, but you made this seem really easy

[@DeColaBros]

Thanks! Changing these out can improve gas mileage as well for those trying to be fiscally conscious

[@ryaj2356]

It is generally easy to do maintenance on trucks with big engine bays. I was hoping to see the wires done too.

[@robertsimmons1716]

Was struggling with removing the wires on my Silverado. Great tip thank you!

[@DeColaBros]

You’re welcome. Best of luck!

[@saab9-5]

Thanks for the tip. I have a sierra and im stuck on the side with the steering collum this helped incredibly 😂

[@rickbalderas4033]

At 1:55 you push on the ratchet so easily onto the spark plug. For me it doesn’t let me push in all the way, so when I turn the ratchet it just spins freely… idk why the socket doesn’t wanna grab onto the spark plug?? The one on the left was so easy to change

[@jibranhernandez2000]

What was the sparkplug gap? Or the recommended gap for that engine?

[@DeColaBros]

0.04” These plugs were correct when i bought them

[@Good2go6894]

Never trust pre gapped plugs. The correct gap for 1999-2013 Chevy 4.3l v6 sparkplugs is 0.060,

[@nbenz18]

How do you get the clips holding the wires to release so you can change the wires? Thanks!

[@jesusreal77]

What gap would you recommend on my 2007 GMC Sierra 1500

[@DeColaBros]

0.04” These plugs were correct when i bought them

[@ballerboy2381]

I've heard that using any other spark plugs other than AC delco wasn't good for chevys. Is this true because I have the same model as you do and just had new Bosch plugs put in

[@DeColaBros]

I don't think that this should be an issue. As long as the plug matches in size and heat rating with a direct part number cross reference, I don't see why you can't use Bosch. It does call for double platinum metal type though so make sure its not a base copper plug.

[@ericstowelljr.1340]

Did a tuneup on my truck with 283,000 miles on it They were bad Don’t know the last they were changed

[@Redvines69]

Found this video because someone was trying to tell me all 6 plug wires were supposed to be straight and the two that had 90 degree ends would not work :D

[@tango0032]

Zip ties excellent you are a genius😁🔧

[@nickdecola12345nick]

Ensures waterproof connection, no issue!

[@DeColaBros]

Yellow submarine

[@thebestofthebestsir47]

How do you know it's 11lbs when you tighten the spark plug? Just enough tightness?

[@DeColaBros]

I know from experience and doing it many times but snug and not over tight is a good way to describe it

[@philiprea8340]

Show us how you did the steering column side... you showed us the easy side ha ha

[@landon_kidney2633]

Please tell me if you figure out how to do that side I’m about to roll this truck down a hill

[@DZCamaro-kz2vd]

132 inch pounds of torque on the plugs

[@TheTimeliar]

Don't forget to put some anti-sieze on the spark plug threads

[@DeColaBros]

Definitely good for the heads and ease of removal later

[@maga5935]

Where the fuck dues the coil wire go fuck why dint y’all talk about that

[@tylerganieany6386]

You could've at least shown the locations