How to Replace Spark Plugs 07-18 Jeep Wrangler

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[@suroushkeihani98]

That’s

[@stevemann8037]

Great video. Links to the parts you used would be helpful

[@1AAuto]

+Steve Mann Thanks for the feedback!

[@albertobecerra689]

Do you have to change the intake gasket

[@Revelation_Overland]

Change spark plugs: Step one- disassemble the entire motor. Step two- change plugs Step three- hire someone to put motor back together.

[@TinaFusari]

Geez, that's ridiculous to have to disconnect so much to get to the spark plugs.

[@heribertohurtado2634]

Tell me about it I have 2016 Sahara jeep wrangler

[@felixgarciamedina5471]

They mislabeled the video. For the 2007-2011 JK you don't have to disconnect anything other than the battery.

[@stevealesi489]

@@felixgarciamedina5471 well damn. I wish I had a 2007-11. I spent almost 2 hours this morning taking the engine apart to the get to the plugs. ridiculous

[@dougcoleburn1579]

@@stevealesi489 how many miles on your Jeep?

[@aPlayerHandle]

Just did mine following the video. Absolutely nuts (pun intended) how you have to take the intake manifold off to access one side. The other side was almost impossible to get to as well dealing with the brackets and hoses. After making 3 different trips to the store because I kept needing different tools (my fault) to get the job done, it got it all put back together and now no more misfire engine error codes for me. Great video! Thank you for spending the time to show us how to do this.

[@n3tfury]

great job!

[@timothykennedy3434]

Excellent how to video. So glad you explained thoroughly without LOUD MUSIC JAMMING! MANY THANKS! Saved $300-$400 easy!

[@cstingray78]

Clear, concise, and excellent instructions. I ran though this job in my garage last night in about two hours. You saved me many hours (and lots of cussing) on a weekend finding all those hidden fasteners and plastic trees. Thank you!

[@TheLosiracer]

I just changed the spark plugs and intake gaskets on my jeep. Took a hour and 14 minutes. Super simple job. Thank you for making this video. It’s crazy what dealerships charge you for a job this simple and for no longer it takes.

[@tonybeadle3691]

Great video. Just changed my plugs on my new to me 2012 Wrangler Unlimited. 235000 kms and only been changed once! Managed to tackle the job in the heat of Dubai in my basement carpark! Video made it so much easier to follow. Thanks

[@Groobl]

It should be noted that '12-'18 JKs have the 3.6L Pentastar engine while the '06-'11 models used the 3.8L Chrysler engine which is going to look very different than the one shown here.

[@sarclmbr]

my thoughts exactly....on the 3.8 don't need to remove the manifold...just the passenger side fender to get at the buried plugs....still just as annoying but different. Makes me miss my 4.0L Cherokee where all the plugs were right THERE!

[@matthewsipe8905]

I have a 3.8 and did my plugs and wires this weekend....i didnt take anything off....just the wire clips....

[@williamhoward8166]

I was looking at this and realized a couple minutes in that wasn’t the 3.8. The setup at least on what I was looking at is entirely different

[@jamesdondanville1008]

Absolutely awesome video. Crazy how long and difficult some of that was but got my coils and plugs replaced step by step.. Thank you very much for taking the time to make the video as I can only imagine what a dealer or shop would charge to do that task??!!! Thanks again for you help.

[@CliffJohnsonIII]

To answer your question, the dealer charge is $1800 for the service.

[@tewilk]

@@CliffJohnsonIII That's hard to believe they charge that much... insane

[@sbyurt1]

@@tewilk Just got a quote today from the dealership, it was around $600, not $1800.

[@sdale84]

@@sbyurt1 Thanks for the info. Just changed the plugs on my Jeep and was wondering how much the dealer would charge.

[@ChrisBGood]

I got a quote of 500 to change out my spark plugs and coils

[@JimDavidson-hr7we]

Great video. First time changing spark plugs and your step by step video saved me countless hours of potential frustration. Thank you

[@lifeofajeeper5235]

Thanx for this video, I have a 2015 Wrangler and was going to get all my spark plugs changed . The dealer where I bought the jeep told me $330.00 to do it. I did it myself and spent $100.00 (had to buy tools too) followed this video step by step and saved $200.00 ! And at the end I got to keep the tools LOL

[@D3S1N3R]

How long did it take you? Are you mechanically inclined? (serious question)

[@TheNewFitness]

Lol mine quoted me $700 and now I’m here to do it myself.

[@swdw197478]

really need some jeep buddies to hang out with,it’s really boring to do work by yourself,i’m a certified mechanic,30 years in the business

[@thatscrazytalk13]

You folks are the best! After watching the video once and referring to it while doing the work, it made for such a simple job. Just wish I remembered to order new gaskets.

[@JoeBeck-dv4rb]

I replaced the spark plugs on my Silverado. It was easy and I didn't have to remove anything but the plugs. I was going to do the same on my Jeep, but after seeing you remove everything just to get to them, Ill probably have my shop do that.

[@wolfbass46]

Excellent video. I appreciate the step by step and attention to detail. I followed this and got it done. The intake torque sequence was a good addition. Really good video

[@mlndzhector1]

Thank you for this video!!! Although it took me six hours to complete, I was able to successfully get rid of the P0301 code and tune up my Jeep! Instructions were very clear!!!

[@dunyayoukhana]

Fml 6hrs! I’m about to do mine and if it took you 6 then I’ll be done next week

[@andymalloy7215]

@@dunyayoukhana same, just finished, almost 6 hours. Crazy shit😠

[@aikitkd]

Great tutorial video especially the attention to small details.

[@sonofthehills]

Great video, very professional. Thanks for giving torque values for plugs and manifold

[@samwalker3441]

Fantastic step by step instructions. Well done, Folks. Thanks for posting.

[@papabash]

Very clear and concise instructional video thank you so much for doing these.

[@harleyoil63]

Thanks 1A Auto for this video I went step by step and replaced plugs on our 2015 Jeep Wrangler she had a miss on cylinder 2 and now she’s running Great. Iam a Chevrolet man and this was my first time putting plugs in the jeep. Yall have the Best how to videos 👊🏻👊🏻💯💯🇺🇸🇺🇸🍺🍺.

[@jasonschnell3850]

So glad I have the 3.8 its so much easier to work on than the 3.6 there showing in this video.

[@niclacoste]

I really hate it when you have to remove the intake manifold to access the other side of the engine bc it adds like 30 to 60mins to the job

[@jamesb1969b]

Going to do this soon and upgrade my oil cooler to an aluminum one while I'm at it. The PCV valve was a breeze with a locking flex head ratchet. Took ten minutes tops! Definitely using this video. Nice work!

[@heleti0000]

Well, thank you heaps - followed your video step by step and apart from working without something to stand on, out in the sun - no shade - in 35c temperature, all went well. One hiccup - no brakes - but running back over your video it was obvious I missed refitting a vacuum hose on the L/h side (hidden under the wiring harness). Thanks again for putting this up 👍🇦🇺

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[@davidvhinesBhamAL]

Great Video! Camera angles, lighting, and audio are top notch

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[@drappennen5704]

Once again thanks from Australia for another very easy to follow video. A few weeks ago it was the radiator. Today the plugs. Wish you were closer so I could patronise your store. Have a great year!

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[@Alex_Chilton]

Thanks for the video bud. These manufacturers are lunatics! So convoluted to ensure job security in the automotive industry.

[@Synergybodywork]

Andy, you are the man! You are so detailed and this video was absolutely AMAZING sir! Thank you for your time.

[@mikeharper8425]

Great video. Watched a couple times then just played and paused step by step

[@1AAuto]

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

[@danisben007]

I just replaced the spark plug and ignition coil today. The cylinder 2 misfire problem has fixed. Thanks for the instruction!

[@daggerones4677]

What a stress saver! This video is so detailed, amazing job!

[@michaelbezos2969]

Appreciate your video. Agree with others on having to remove so much for a simple job. I had a CJ4 with a Vette 350 V8 in it that was much easier to work on. Again thank you for the education. No wonder it cost so much to replace 6 spark plugs. Yikes, would be a real pain on older jeep with rusted hardware. Could see those intake manifold bolts disturbing the intake gaskets upon re-assembly if not super careful. 1A Auto is A1.

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[@lorikey6713]

Thank you for your videos. Very detailed, I need that. This and the oil filter housing are my next jobs, with these videos I feel I can do them.

[@CaptTurbo]

This is a wonderful video for the 3.6 crowd. Not sure why they said it was procedure for the 3.8? The 3.8 is hard enough in it's own right trying to route new wires and even get to the passenger side plugs but at least we don't need to remove the darned plenum.

[@stevecalabro7727]

Did this yesterday best video ever.I noticed oil dripping from throttle body when the tube was disconnected, can you please tell me what's this from.2016 jeep wrangler 70k thanks

[@angelomatos7528]

That was very nice and professional done and explained very clearly and the lighting was perfect and very easy to follow, thank you

[@captainbc52]

Makes me really miss my TJ. This job took about 20 minutes in my old Jeep....lol

[@curtisoden4116]

Changing spark plugs should not be this complicated. It's a friggin Jeep. Or it used to be.

[@TheLosiracer]

It’s not that complicated. Takes about a hour

[@LiLgPnoy15]

How do you remember to put all those pieces back? That's crazy.

[@vsvpdom]

I know we change the upper intake manifold gaskets but is there any necessity to chsnging the lowers as well? Not experiencing a leak or anything just changing spark plugs and coils and the gasket pack I ordered comes with both upper and lower

[@brianb4636]

Bro that was completely awesome. So easy to follow.

[@heleti0000]

After watching this - I’m not sure I have enough time in one day to change my plugs ! Can’t believe they would design an engine that needs partial dismantling to change “consumables”. When I trade my 2014 JK, I think I’ll be looking for a straight forward carby / distributor pre-1990 rig that you could have done a complete top-end rebuild in the time it takes to change plugs in a JK. Thanks for the video though, very comprehensive and I’ll be having this playing while I attempt the job myself (just to see how frustrated I’ll get 😜)

[@chrismartinez6173]

Agreed. This is about to so piss me off. Because I cant just pause and edit my temper the way he pauses and edits the camera when HE gets stuck.

[@anthonyrenaud5783]

They make it hard to get to the spark plugs because they know you will get pissed off at the process and not want to do it and ultimately end up going to the shop to get them replaced and they end up making $500.

[@DixonsCaryNC]

is that the Intake Manifold Gasket Set or the Intake Plenum Gasket Kit

[@TheLosiracer]

Intake plenum

[@jeffreydeutsch2157]

Big help ! All the details from removal to replacement

[@christinanaomi382]

Great video! I even ordered parts from yall just for taking the time to make this video!

[@kenimrie4977]

Any suggestions on other PMs or things to check / replace if you've spent the time to remove the intake?

[@buildingwithtrees2258]

The coil packs. If you're throwing a miss fire code, you could replace the 1 or all 3. $30-40 a piece.

[@AnglerDanNE]

You can actually bend those small metal brackets on the side of the intake back slightly off of the studs. I usually use a small pry bar. You just need to be careful where you are prying from so you don’t pop a hole in the plastic valve covers.

[@1AAuto]

+Danny Zappala Thanks for the feedback!

[@jabbagna4237]

Great video Thank You..... Crazy what you have to do to change out plugs.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Yikes! 😳 that’s a hell of a lot of work just to get to the spark plugs! Dear lord!! I know I can do it! But I wasn’t expecting that much elaboration!! Great job though! And thank you for the tutorial!

[@regryan8044]

again Thanks heaps for the Video,, Legend. , I tried to purchase the gaskets from your website but had trouble as I live in Australia.

[@mikebowers5083]

Best video yet.. easy to follow

[@THEOGCRB]

What number plug did you replace first? I'm finding conflicting info as to which side is which. I'm getting a #5 cylinder misfire and I'd love to troubleshoot it without taking my whole damn Jeep apart!

[@bradburrick]

Thank you! I'm going to try this myself in a few weeks

[@hikarihasuno1307]

I'm looking at Japan. thanks you. The problem has been resolved.

[@anthonyrenaud5783]

Is Dielectric grease necessary inside the coil and if so...how much should I use? I also noticed you didn't put any dielectric grease on the ceramic part of the plug which is also what I've heard to do. I'm hearing that it is and isn't necessary to use dielectric grease. I have a 2012 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited. What are your thoughts?

[@tyler-ok7yx]

So what is the best combo for plugs and packs for a 2014 jeep wrangler jk.. 116,000 miles and grandma owned. A lot of life left in the motor but needs some tlc. Let me know community..

[@JR-ss3td]

I have a 2018 I changed the spark plugs on it, now I have a code u142. The vehicle will start but once I turn it off, it will not start again for a couple of hours. I can’t figure out what I did wrong, any suggestions?

[@dhandy261]

Does anyone know what size nuts are on the intake brackets? Mine are missing. Thanks

[@carlospangui4625]

So I have to remove the entire engine to get to the sparkugs??

[@michaelmcsoley1377]

Is it the same process for a grand cherokee? How long did the job take? Thank you for the best video on this repair! Will order spark plugs and those fancy tools!

[@crbourret]

I know this reply is a little late but this would only apply to a Grand Cherokee that came with the 3.6L V6

[@ToddKirst]

Thank You for posting this very Detailed and Informative Video!

[@barker316]

how is this compatible with 3.8?

[@anthonyrenaud5783]

What type and size gaskets do you need for the intake manifold? There are 6.

[@reefgratos2035]

Mine is at 62000 miles, no issue.. im planing this work ahead ..and was quoted $400 at the dealer to change all 6 spark plugs and gaskets.. because im broke, i will probably diy this. But i got a question..im not very tall and my jeep is lifted. So i can barely reach the spark plug with my hand. Even with a 2 steps stool i can not reach some of the nuts..i need to step on the bumper. I do not have a hose plier, they cost $18 each. I dont know which size to buy. Could you also list the iridium spark plugs and the gaskets parts that we need to buy? Also what do you do if you drop a bolt inside the manifold? And what year was the jeep in the video how many miles did it have ?

[@jznbnbx]

Thank you so much ! I just done mine just now ! Your video help me a lot thanks!

[@OverlandPlus]

Very detailed video thank you for sharing it. However, I must add that this is very poorly designed. It should not have to take this long to get to something like spark plugs.

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[@rgii6374]

It's a smart design for revenue. They want you to have to take it to the dealer and pay $700 for changing spark plugs

[@kaitlynhoward08]

ineedonefora2007jeepwargler

[@ChrisBGood]

So the torque wrench you have pinned is 25-250 but in the video you say you need to torque it down to 7.5 ft lbs how do you get 7.5 from the 25?

[@michaeltaylor-sk9tc]

You have all that apart one should change out the factory oil filter housing/ oil cooler too.

[@CarlosGarcia-sf4gx]

Also please state to be extremely careful with fuel lines when re-installing intake manifold

[@cesarr8837]

Thank you for that very comprehensive video

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+Cesar R Thanks for checking us out!

[@brianhorn6462]

What's the 1A Auto part number for the hanger magnet?

[@popacap21]

seeing this makes me glad i went with the 4.0 TJ over the JK i can change the spark plugs on a TJ in about 20 minutes. gapped and torqued

[@tomc8157]

Well, old cars are usually always easier. I can do my 5.2 in my Dak, all 8, in probably 10 minutes. Still really isn't that bad though to do a 3.6.

[@troypurnell7479]

I got an 08 wrangler unlimited and my plugs are right there, don't have to disconnect a whole lot

[@angrychair4985]

OMG...this looks like the spark change from hell. No it is the spark change from hell.

[@1AAuto]

+Angrychair Thanks for the feedback!

[@skydivindad1]

Gaskets? Intake gaskets? Where do I get them and are they needed when doing a spark plug change?

[@jackiegerena3895]

I remember taking no more than 30 minutes to change the oil and plugs on my old car. Today it's nearly impossible to perform basic maintenance on vehicles. it's ridiculous!

[@madrat39]

Thanks, that’s really going to make the job easier. Great video!

[@tomc8157]

Sure, its a slight pain to change spark plugs. But look at it this way, how often are you changing spark plugs? 1 hour for how many years?

[@adamrabideau2983]

Wish I seen this before I bought a wrangler. Everything else is easy to work on except changing the spark plugs 😂

[@map3384]

The air intake on JL wranglers are more difficult to get off. Wish there was a video for its removal.

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[@w0320195]

So the intake gaskets are not a sale item on your website.

[@marnieravitch1371]

Jeep dealerships currently want over $1,000 to do this job. (As of March 2024.) The first time, I was quoted around $600 back in 2018 or so, and I balked at that amount and did it myself. Then a couple years later, it was done during some warranty work; I paid only $200 for parts and labor because I knew enough to tell them the hard work of getting to the plugs would be included in the warranty work. So, they discounted it and I was fine with paying that; I know they need to make money. But this time, I'm having the valve cover gaskets replaced under the lifetime power train warranty and they initially asked for over a grand for plugs, then discounted it to $600 for overlap of work when I called them out on it. Total BS. BTW, they wanted $1800 for that but thankfully I have that warranty. So they're doing that and I'll be doing my plugs myself again. You'd think, just to earn some goodwill with a new customer, they'd take a couple hundred bucks to screw in six plugs and I'd be happy paying that. But $600? No. Thanks again for a crystal clear instructional video! he first time, I was quoted around $600 back in 2018 or so, and I balked at that amount and did it myself. Then a couple years later, it was done during some warranty work; I paid only $200 for parts and labor because I knew enough to tell them the hard work of getting to the plugs would be included in the warranty work. So, they discounted it and I was fine with paying that; I know they need to make money. But this time, I'm having the valve cover gaskets replaced under the lifetime power train warranty and they initially asked for over a grand for plugs, then discounted it to $600 for overlap of work when I called them out on it. Total BS. BTW, they wanted $1800 for that but thankfully I have that warranty. So they're doing that and I'll be doing my plugs myself again. You'd think, just to earn some goodwill with a new customer, they'd take a couple hundred bucks to screw in six plugs and I'd be happy paying that. But $600? No. Thanks again for a crystal clear instructional video! You guys do excellent work and are saving me thousands of dollars!!

[@silentjde]

A 2006 is a TJ And has a 4.0L, 2007-2011 has a 3.8L, 2012 to 2018 has the 3.6L. The JL is also and 18 and different as well. Also you can bend up the bracket on the passenger side rather that take the brackets off.

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+silentjde Thank you for your feedback!

[@Spazaustin1390]

Best video out there

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[@onekillwonder7349]

Is there a how to (spark plugs) video for a Jeep Wrangler JL 2018+ with a 2.0 engine ?

[@1AAuto]

+One Kill Wonder The install should be the same or similar. We do not have a video specific to the JL model.

[@bassman7365]

So happy my 2007 JK does not have this engine. My word, how was this ever considered proper engineering. An automobile owner should not have to disassemble the intake, just to replace plugs. Thanks for the video, as we now know to stay with the 3.8L V6. I can imagine the faces of the owners of this engine, when needing new plugs, and they're quoted $1000 and being told, it's gonna take the mechanic all day to get it done. smh

[@tjj5337]

When do you change them on a 2017 JK. I have 50K

[@anthonyrenaud5783]

Hmmmmm.....The more you watch the video...the more it looks easier and easier. I could do this. Thank you for the detailed video.

[@1AAuto]

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[@nicokek7761]

When did jeeps become a pia to work on

[@FrenchHawk878]

Do you sell the magnet as well?

[@jamesli7117]

Helped me soo much today!

[@pranays]

This is what I need to do to change plugs on my Jeep. On my Bronco it is = 1 Disconnect spark plug boot 2 Replace spark plug 3 Connect spark plug boot On my Camaro it is = 1 Disconnect spark plug boot 2 Replace spark plug 3 Connect spark plug boot

[@KerryTheKid]

Spot on my man! Really helped a lot!

[@michaelfrick3687]

Well done overall, except for one oversight: please instruct the viewers to use anti-seize compound on the sparkplug threads! Very important.

[@1AAuto]

+Michael Frick Thanks for the tip!

[@TheLosiracer]

You don’t use antiseize on plugs that are shiny. They are coated and don’t need it

[@AlejandroJames]

Really! I miss my DOHC Korean 4 Cylinder :(.... unscrew 4 screws, change Spark 4 Plugs close it screw the 4 screws! and done!

[@mikimiki195]

Thanks for great vide reason I keep buying parts from you guys 👍🏻

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[@u.s.militia7682]

How often are you supposed to change the coils?

[@TheLosiracer]

Just when they go bad. They either work or they don’t

[@mleukus]

What is the plug gap?

[@NarleyAdventures]

WOW, I can't wait ......................... Great video!