How to Replace Spark Plugs 10-15 Toyota Prius

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[@BtheMusicAddict]

Thank you! I'm a 40 year old woman with only oil changing experience and I successfully replaced my spark plugs and ignition coils with this video!

[@1AAuto]

Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com +BtheMusicAddict

[@Kinghippi3]

BtheMusicAddict where did you buy your spark plugs and coils from?

[@pchang75]

Your comment got me to do it myself and very successful. And I'm a man.

[@allegory7638]

Love 1A how-to's because they get right to it, no extraneous rambling on, and very step-by-step. Best auto how-to guys on KZbin!

[@skykid2]

Thank you so much I knew it would be difficult. I followed the video step-by-step pausing it at every bolt and it took about 2 hours. My Prius now has no hesitation. I had the original spark plugs they lasted 91,000 miles.

[@ChrisCoulston]

As a home mechanic, most of the work I do it "for the first time". I've used your videos to replace the struts on my Element, now the plugs on my Pruis. I pulled the car in my garage, set up my laptop near by and had a buddy walk me through the process. It is so helpful to have an idea of how much force I should be using to remove a part or what I need to remove and what I can leave in place. A1 Auto is the best.

[@jameskennedy4388]

One more successful spark plug change thanks to this awesome content! You guys are the best we really appreciate you empowering us to do this all on our own.

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+James Kennedy Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com

[@connorzabrocki7503]

Decided to log in to comment because this video was fantastic. I have never done car maintenance before. Saved close to a grand changing plugs and coils. More importantly learned enough so that if more problems ever arise I‘ll try and get ‘em done without going to the shop

[@JoshFlowers1]

Great video. With this & another video, I was able to do this job on my 2010 Prius in my driveway in about 1.5hrs, the bulk of the time being removal of the upper/lower cowl -- and then trying to remove the sparkplug with a 5/8 instead of a 9/16. Note: 9/16 was the correct one. This really is such an easy job once you watch the video. Tip: have a small plastic container with sections in it -- all in all there are about 6-8 different sets of screws that it needs to hold (6-8 steps in which you remove screws). This made removal & re-installation much easier as I knew which screws to use.

[@1AAuto]

Thank you so much for your feedback! That is a great tip about the sectioned container for the different screws. We look forward to working with you again in the future! +Josh Flowers

[@davek7640]

plugs were a sinch thanks to this video!!! it removed the intimidation. maybe you can do one on inverter coolant change and egr valve replacement, and brake pad change and... keep them coming. thank you for making!!!!!

[@1AAuto]

+dave k Thanks for the feedback! We do have a video on changing out brakes for this model, check out kzbin.info/www/bejne/m17WdIh4qc-Sf8k. We do not have videos for those other repairs right now, but we'll keep them in mind for future videos! 1aauto.com

[@jennahawley3388]

Just changed my plugs using this video. Right on the money. Saved me a ton!

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+Jenna Hawley Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com

[@mrmimeguy]

Just finished working on my car after a few hours of following this and everything is running great. Thanks a bunch for this

[@WebThreeMusic]

Thank you for the help. I had never replaced spark plugs before. This video got me through it. The host is very professional and not annoying, and that goes a long way.

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+WebThreeMusic Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@bjdbsz]

very clear presentation, good pace; breaks a seemingly complicated job into easily understandable tasks.

[@erfi7908]

I'm not exactly sure what they're doing differently with this video, but I like it MUCH better than most other how-to auto videos I've watched. Some combination of the guy's pointed commentary which isn't too much or too little, the high definition camera probably also running 60 fps or higher, the great lighting, good camera angles, I don't know exactly, but it's a darn good video.

[@MatthewPark-u5l]

Best video out there for this - thank you for being so thorough and mentioning each detail. It helps so much!!!

[@lucasgoulart6191]

Thank you so much for the video! I was able to do this on my prius in no time at all! It definitely gave me the confidence to continue doing my own work on my car!

[@reesewoodworks]

Thank you for this video!! Instructions were super helpful and I really appreciate the reassembly steps as well!!

[@hywelparagas8141]

Just finished replacing my old spark plugs. Save me bunch of $$$$. Thanks a million.

[@txirish4666]

Great video! I changed my spark plugs today for a fraction of what it would cost at a repair shop. Thank you

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+TxIrish Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@jorgemercado5134]

With your videos anyone can be a mechanic.

[@DjSpeysMuhngkee]

Just used this video to change my plugs on my 2010 Prius! Thank you Thank you! Perfect step by step

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+Mauricio Hernandez Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com

[@nobuharutakeda3373]

Thank you for the great instructional video. It was thorough and easy to follow. The dealer quoted me $350 for the job, but I ended up paying just $40 for the parts and tools. It took me less than 2 hours, and I am the guy with very little experience with auto mechanics.

[@1AAuto]

+Nobuharu Takeda You're welcome!

[@amerlin388]

Way to go Toyota. I never had to do all this to change plugs in my 2009 Prius. I think I had to unscrew and move a secondary fuse box and some of the plugs required getting the socket and extension in place before attaching ratchet. I DID have to do all this when installing a new strut - and again when I discovered I needed to change the strut mount too. Clean the upper cowling before installing. While you have the cowling off, maybe spray strut mount rubber with silicone or AT-205, and something to protect the metal parts from rust.

[@siward44]

Can you test out the spark plugs by turning on the car prior to reassembling? Or you would you get any codes if the wiper is not plugged?

[@carltonproctor4062]

Excellent narration and crystal clear video production. The best automobile service video I've ever seen... and I've watched many.

[@1AAuto]

Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com +Carlton Proctor

[@ChrisSmith-jz2wq]

Followed this to the T, worked perfectly on first start. Thanks for posting. Excellent demonstration.

[@Qewlie]

wow the tape + socket + extension trick is brilliant.

[@LGF79]

I'm super happy to see I'm not the only one that gets hassled removing the spark plug socket after reinstall 😂

[@treedeblue]

These guys rock best on KZbin

[@rohitbhatnagar7599]

Excellent, Excellent video. After seeing a dozen+ videos - this one hits the mark. Most videos do not have re-install instruction, which is harder than taking out - great job for your video

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+Rohit Bhatnagar Thank you so much for the feedback! We appreciate it!

[@michaelm9621]

yes, please make more videos that are so helpful. And I love ordering parts from you guys. You make it all so easy.

[@1AAuto]

Thank you for the positive feedback. We're always cycling through cars filming hundreds of common repairs for common vehicles every month; check back soon for new videos! +Michael M

[@rosaritomex4223]

After 5 hours I did it thanks . I save 350 dollars If i would have took it do the dealership

[@ImGolden]

You guys always produce nice videos, but this one is expecially good. Thank you!

[@sx8812]

Thanks for the great video. Spark plug torque is 13 ft-lbs according to the manual not 15 ft-lbs as you said.

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[@williamwaters4506]

Great video, you don't use anti-seize lubricant on the plugs?

[@stevebrinkman3316]

Super helpful video! Changed plugs on my 2011 Prius (154k miles) & 2012 Prius V (124k miles) same day. Had never done anything like that before and couldn't have done it w/o your help. Thanks so much, both cars running better now!

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[@zuppagraves2945]

Why do automotive engineers designed stuff like this that is so complicated and time consuming to repair? There is no reason for this. This is a really good instructional video.

[@Mafioso629]

You're a legend! Thank you so much for the amazing video, and the incredible detail. It helped me so much.

[@dalechambers488]

Thanks for the detailed video. It made the job easy.

[@timothyday9597]

Thank you for this awesome video! Because of you people like me can save thousands avoiding the dealership for these jobs!

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+Timothy Day Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@panutusawapornpisan6807]

Is it necessarily to replace ignition coil while I'm at it or it still good till next 100,000 miles?

[@gingerpierce9178]

Thanks for the tip about the tape on the ratchet extension! Great idea! I’m going to draft my sons to help me with this! 🙂

[@ricksanchez2090]

I know YT provides transcripts, but it would be very helpful if you guys put a list of the steps to complete these tasks into the description in each video, including reassembly. you could also just make an app where the instructions/links to parts and tools on your site, as well as embedding your current videos

[@DonGee369]

Thank you so much for your clear instruction! The best!

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+Don Giang Thanks for checking us out!

[@jupitermobile6984]

Waoooo. Very nice explained. Now I will try to change my spark plug myself as my car jerking and one of friend said due to spark plug issue it can be. Thx

[@Mafioso629]

Tysm for all of the specific detail!

[@chicagomash09]

Thank you for posting this. Made changing my plugs a breeze!

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+My Name Is Bob Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@ploxplox1109]

with these denso plugs do you add anti seize ? plan i doing this on the weekend coming up ?

[@JR-dd1mu]

Thanks for the vid! The Garage near us is charging us £185 to replace all 4 spark plugs!

[@stevebrinkman3316]

Super video! I've only changed oil on my 2011 Prius w/ 152k miles. I will try this next week. One question, my Prius runs well, so can I just change plugs and not coil things, too?

[@1AAuto]

+Steve Brinkman We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@andrewziem370]

What about using anti sieze for the plugs and silicone paste for ignition coil tubes?

[@MrTodo6969]

This is ridiculous, need to take all that out just to replace plugs? What a joke

[@chudovperyah1]

Hi! Thanks for the very detailed video. Just a quick question? Should I disconnect the 12v battery before this procedure? Or just turned off car is enough?

[@jackbrady86]

Great video. Exactly what I expect from 1A!

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[@jlwoods99]

when is it recommended to replace the coils?And thank you for a great video! I'm at 162,000 miles on the original plugs it just threw a code for misfire but you'd never know it, it's such a great car.

[@jaymeez]

What a headache just to change plugs! Btw do you recommend changing the coils each time you change the spark plugs?

[@seregintv3925]

Thank you. It was best step by step instruction how to replace spark. I have had 25 years experience work with Toyota's cars but never with PRIUS .You had make excellent quality video and explanation . God bless you.

[@1AAuto]

+SereginTV Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com

[@briannedvin8785]

Thank you so much. Your video was so easy to follow and appreciate you taking the time to make the video that allowed me to fix my car! I did not change the ignition coils...is that a mistake? I have 121,000 miles. Drove 25 mile round trip and clocked 55.6 mpg...I think she's running just fine :-)

[@SH-th4wy]

It was as I removed the left plastic trim, as seen at 2:25, that the windshield broke. I was only using hand force to lift the plastic out, and POP! The corner of my glass spiderwebbed, turning my $100 diy into an expensive afternoon. $h1t!

[@NINJA2da]

1A Auto "What about a video on cleaning EGR valve and cooler on a late model Toyota!". I have 3rd gen Prius and what worked well, was an extra reach 12 mm racheting wrench for the three Nuts in the back. I had a hard time reaching the 4th HIDDEN 12 mm nut underneath the EGR cooler. Then, used a Torx E8 socket for the two Bolts ( in the back of EGR cooler) and we finally freed the EGR assembly.

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+Donnay W. We're always cycling through common cars. We'll add this repair to our list! 1AAuto.com

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@@1AAuto Thank you 1AA. I appreciate that 1AA

[@Kei-Kei]

Oh, that’s where the labor costs come from. 😂😂😂 I’m not ready to be liable for all those nuts and such. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@erfi7908]

I've done the ignition coils on another car and it's a pretty similar experience. I was intimidated too at first, but after watching some videos, I went for it and it was a piece of cake. You can do it!

[@theguydudety]

If a prius is rattling at the start and you clean the erg pipe would the spark plugs help fix that?

[@bogie4fl]

Thanks for a great video. Saved some mone and only ended up with three extr 10mm screws. Installed 9. I can never understand where the screw fairy comes with with these extra screws.

[@1AAuto]

Thank you for watching out video! +Frank Falkowski

[@dennismeissner9830]

Thanks for the video... now I know why my dealership charged me a little over 300 to replace the plugs... I'm sure if I would have tried it I would have broken something during the process. Car ran ok prior to the change but at 230K I figured it was about time to have the plugs changed!

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+Dennis Meissner Thanks for the feedback!

[@OscarPerez-ni2zv]

GREAT VIDEO VERY DETAIL THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

[@toninocars]

To prevent socket to stay stuck on spark plugs just spray a bit of silicone lubricant on the inside rubber and you will be good

[@waffleman8914]

very well made and concise video. Thank you!

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[@elmandalorian6671]

Excellent video 📹!

[@kathlyn5807]

Hi just a piece of advice if you are trying to get the old spark plugs out use a magnetic socket

[@rosaritomex4223]

I use a special socket at AutoZone but then I returned it and got my money back lol.

[@abdulmojadidi2750]

You are the best. You are great thanks for your support thanks for your service

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+Abdul Mojadidi Thanks for the feedback and for checking us out!

[@Sunnysky321]

Excellent video!

[@abo3mmar292]

There is rest to the fuel consumption after replacing spark plugs do you know how?

[@dadangsupra1438]

Thanks for ur greatest video.

[@jhons2696]

Great information! Thanks!!

[@GrayManTraveler]

Good video. Only thing I would have added is the anti-seize lubricant and some dielectric grease.

[@1AAuto]

+Rob Duckworth Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com

[@jisyang8781]

Antiseize shouldn’t be used on most modern spark plugs like NGK’s or OEM nippon denso iridium plugs for Prius. In fact, antiseize will likely increase over torque risks.

[@mfandrade007]

Could you tell me the torque for sparkplugs of 4th gen prius please?

[@davek7640]

I noticed you replaced the variable valve timing solenoid. Is this something to change out right away when doing 100K mile plug replacement since you already have everything removed?

[@1AAuto]

+dave k If it's already accessible and you do have a good amount of miles then you certainly can replace it.

[@davek7640]

great thanks. i have 130K. sometimes when 2010 prius starts, the engine rattles shakes (super dieseling-i call it) for 3 or 4 seconds trying to start. happens rarely to occasionally. any ideas ?

[@PeterGeier1]

@@davek7640 mine does that, too. Similar mileage.

[@caioghiotto]

I love this channel. ✌

[@mkzmatthew25]

Do you have a video for sparks plug replacement on 2013 Nissan pathfinder?

[@1AAuto]

+Matthew Munyakazi We do not have a video for this repair right now, but we'll keep this request in mind for a future video! 1AAuto.com

[@MixedBass]

Thanks! Great video.

[@rohitbhatnagar7599]

Please make more videos for 3rd generation prius

[@Spirit_Soul_and_Body_by_Grace]

How about a video about how to replace you fuel injectors on a third generation Prius!

[@elmandalorian6671]

Awesome video 📹

[@SIMPLEGUY423]

Man you have to remove all off that just for spark Toyota why

[@christianmejia4581]

What Is the torque for the spark plug and the brand? Please

[@siward44]

How long of a socket extension is required to remove the plugs? Would a 6" extension do?

[@1AAuto]

+siward44 You can try the 6 or go up to a 10.

[@lillock2401]

Does this work for Toyota Pruis C?

[@ednaldo35]

How many miles is supposed to be change the spark plugs Toyota Prius 1.8L? Thank you 😊

[@1AAuto]

+ednaldo rolin Your owner's manual or local dealer would be able to help you with service schedules. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@aarongutfreund5799]

I followed the video step by step. Immediately afterwards the car reports that my MPG dropped by about 6 MPG. Apparently this is a common issue. Did I do something wrong? According to one poster on the Prius forum, I simply need to wait a few gas fill ups, for the system to recalibrate it's calculation of actual consumption.

[@aarongutfreund5799]

Update: Good news. I disconnected and re-connected the car's 12v battery (small one in the trunk), drove about 20 miles, and the car's MPG now returned to normal, if not better.

[@worldchangeinnovationltd9803]

Thank I did it thanks to you however you forgot to add the anti seize lubricant stage on plugs but thanks

[@po5960]

Nice video! Thanks a bunch!

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for checking us out! 1aauto.com +Po K

[@NobodyYouKnow754]

that is the longest way possible. I have done my spark plugs in no more then 30mins. You don't really need to take out the whole wiper assembly

[@1AAuto]

+The voice in your head Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.

[@caroline1425yt]

Geez! Now I understand why the dealership wants $325 to do this. What happened to clean and simple Japanese engineering? My dad would roll in his grave if he knew I spent that much to replace spark plugs. Thank you! Wish me luck!

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[@itsmeforsure5475]

Before reinstallation begins, I would start the car and make sure it runs ok.

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+Itsme Forsure Thanks for checking us out and the recommendation. 1aauto.com

[@mikeflores2000]

My wife drives a 2019 Lexus UX 250h and removing each spark plug takes less than 3 minutes for DIY. My 2010 Prius is $330 to replace spark plugs at dealership. Not sure if dealership replaced the ignition coils.

[@danstjames99]

Thanks for your video!

[@georgejohnson6113]

Good job 100% thanks .👍

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[@tti4919]

Love you guys

[@toninocars]

Did anyone try to remove the coils without taking all that out? I have an Auris hybrid that is very similar car to this if not exactly the same and I do the plugs without that hassle.

[@4GodSoLovedCR]

What size torque wrench do you use? Can you do it without a torque wrench?

[@1AAuto]

+Lover Christian Thanks for watching! Any torque wrench that can be set to the spec that is needed will work. In this case it will be 15 ft lb. We actually carry one that is perfect for this job, check it out here: www.1aauto.com/torque-wrench/i/1axaa00045

[@rohitbhatnagar7599]

​@@1AAutoMy big ones did not work properly for 15 ft-lb Used inch-pound -- 280 in-lbs was good

[@nazikhuq]

its 13 ft lb not 15 ft lb

[@markjourdan2085]

@@rohitbhatnagar7599 15 foot pounds is 180 inch pounds