2005-2012 Toyota Avalon Spark Plug Replacement

[@brentmcgillis]

The Toyota 3.5L V-6 is a beast on the highway. I have driven this car approx 70k with zero issues, I am not having any currently but I feel I owe the Avalon some TLC. I only use Amsoil signature 5/30 synthetic motor oil, and I do an engine flush each time. Plus I only use the top line Wix XP filters. It is time because the car has 232k kilometers. Thank you so much for posting your knowledge on KZbin. KZbin is the University of Automotive Gear-heads, and people like you sharing your videos, makes you our Gear-head professors. Much gratitude my friend. I do a trans oil change every year to a year and a half.

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

These Avalons are great cars! Glad this video can help you make it last!

[@yangy8783]

don't drive it like a race car,toyota brakes have never gain my trust.

[@defmud80]

Not difficult at all just requires a little diligence. I'm happy to do a job like this because it only is required every 100k or so and it's a tank of a motor. A little extra work doesn't mean a bad design. And furthermore it's a good time to get in and inspect for leaks and clean things up.

[@MarkHazard-h3y]

Just replaced my plugs and one coil on my 07 Avalon. This video was very helpful. Thanks a lot

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@MarkHazard-h3y Nice! Glad this video was helpful 🙂

[@Jason_Greer_Art]

Thanks for the knowledge! I just used your video to change my ignition coils and spark plugs today and you made the process straight forward. It worked!

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@Jason_Greer_Art Nice! Glad this video was helpful 🙂

[@Nathand0992]

Thanks for the video

[@xanderreasoner2048]

I'd like to say that I respect the edit on this video, very informative and helpful, thank you

[@davidray1208]

Thanks a million, this was a life 12:00 saver for me. I like all the details, you left nothing out, keep up the good work.

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@davidray1208 Thanks! Glad this video was helpful 🙂

[@erad7464]

Just did mine on 2015 avalon at 140k. Not as hard as it seemed I first rhought I could bypass the cowl removal but had no luck with. The passenger side braket to intake bolt. Took off cowl. And it was so much more accessable am glad I did. The job took me around 4 hrs but I took my time and cleaned and reconditioned everything I could to give it a proper lnstall. I also put anyiseize on plugthreads and dialectic grease on new coil on boots What a difference in the performance with the new denso irridium tt plugs. Well worth the time taken and saved$ The local mechanic wanted to charge twelve hundred for plugs, air filter and cabin filter!!! I ssid i can do filters they said of 9 and change for plugs!!! Lol!!!. Take pictures and proceed slowly- if you can turn a wrench you can do it as well!!

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@erad7464 Thanks for the comment! Glad this video was helpful 🙂

[@flintcoat2596]

Just watched your engine rebuild od Toyota Camry 2.4 liter. First, when tightening Head Bolts,turn the engine 90° so the head is on the side, not the top! The engine stand will not roll around as you torque the head bolts. Second, I 'm old and have not done this in a while, but piston rings with oversized pistons are extra long on purpose. You insert the ring in the resized bore and mark it and grind for the appropriate ring end clearance. My Dad swore by grinding ends on a diagonal to reduce blow by and oil use.

[@DallasStoppleman]

This is a very thorough video and this is a perfect video if you have power tools, and anyway to lift the car… or something because it’s definitely not a job for short people. And I will also add, if you have a misfire it is also possibly a valve cover gasket!. Is bad therefore, oil has gotten into the spark plugs to make a misfire. So that being said this could be a much wasted time project… as I have found out tonight… That also being said, this is the kind of job that you may have to pay a mechanic or even a dealer… the first easy spark plugs? Had some very little faint oil on it and I honestly thought nothing of it… but when I got to the back ones?!! finally after hours… I pulled the plugs out. They had oil on them…. As soon as you see that …you have bigger problems of why you have a misfire … now you have to buy head gaskets and valve cover gaskets…. and find out where the oil leak is out. I’m not trying to complain about the video. I’m just posting this for anyone, who is deciding to take this job because of this video.. Just be aware that there is more possible reasons than just faulty spark plugs … Bad spark plugs and ignition coils can be the reason of oil being on them … Highly recommend if you have a vehicle like this? that involves all this work? to take it to somebody ….. you’ll save yourself a lot of time… money can always come back to your pockets….

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@DallasStoppleman Thank you for your comment. Sorry it was a struggle for you. If you have oil in the spark plug well then a new valve cover gasket set is required. You don't need a head gasket just the valve cover gasket. New spark plug tube seals should come with the new gasket.

[@aa61446]

Thank you so much my "family machanic" was trying to get me to pay for everything I didnt need and this simple fix I was able to do myself he suggested paying thousands to do himself.

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@aa61446 Glad this video was helpful 🙂

[@chinesejohncena9137]

Man this seems very difficult. I've changed plugs on honda v6 and they are much simpler

[@MoltenSamurai]

Yeah, I think I might just pay someone

[@darkbaphomette]

I’m thinking the same thing. I thought it wouldn’t be that bad until he got to the back three

[@Rey-pi4yi]

​@@MoltenSamurai Same haha

[@pardesi_life]

I have the exact same car I will be doing it tomorrow, you made it look easy .. nice to the point video .. DId you remove the battery terminals or is it not necessary. Thanks

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

It's not necessary because there aren't any live wires that can cause a short. But if you are someone who uses the top of the battery to put tools then I would disconnect it to be safe 👍

[@DevariusJones-s5q]

How did it go ?

[@pardesi_life]

@@DevariusJones-s5q went fine took me around three hours. I didn't remove the negative terminal.

[@antoniowade3318]

Excellent video, bro. I really appreciated everything. Wade Out. I'm buying one of these cars in a week or so. Thanks again..

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@antoniowade3318 Thanks! These are great cars. If I was in the market for a reliable sedan this would be one of my top choices 👍

[@donow8464]

Thanks for the video. Might as well replace the manifold gaskets while its off. The Car Care Nut on youtube has a more granular diy for this but yours is certainly good.

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

Thanks for your comment! That's definitely an option since you are already in there (repair of opportunity).

[@ryderrygiel1515]

Great job! Thank you so much for this

[@kisertl1]

When working on an aluminum heads using copper antiseize will cause corrosion, you should use silver antiseize.

[@linfeng3148]

Well explained!

[@obedbautista5345]

Gracias my friend, excelente video. Saludos desde California!!!!

[@papine01]

How do you take the cover off.Thats the 1st thing you should show

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@papine01 I wish this one had a cover I could've shown you.

[@MrJoel125]

You don't have to pull out the intake manifold. You could do it without doing that.All you need is some sockets and some swivel.

[@tommynguyen2612]

Thank you very much for your helpful video ❤❤❤

[@jorgebaesa5101]

I love u man...learned a lot..Bless u always...Just love the video

[@mindy8594]

Awesome video 👏

[@Gruin]

Nice Job, Good Video Great Decriptions of Entire Process. Thanks For taking the time...

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

You're welcome! Glad this was helpful 🙂

[@yosef2979]

Mine says coil D is bad can you show me where that might be I have 08 Avalon limited.

[@InsaneKoyote]

Awesome, detailed video. Thanks!!!

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

Glad this is helpful 👍

[@TheJmb1022]

Best video by far

[@Mark_vids]

Do you have any content on mitsubishi L200 triton.👍

[@sashasuser2459]

Thanks for the video, good explanation!

[@3stargarage]

Best 👌 explain good vedeo bro

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@3stargarage Thanks! Glad this video was helpful 👍

[@Joe-nx7nj]

How often do you replace spark plugs in this car?

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

Every 100k miles

[@jamesknisley-v9e]

Thanks for the help!

[@TourettesMobileMechanic]

Did you say 1-2-3 are in the rear?? 😮. It’s 2-4-6 front 1-3-5 rear if your facing the front of the motor??? May want to fact check 🤷‍♂️ Every Avalon I have ever worked on that is….

[@TourettesMobileMechanic]

Other than that great video.

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

You're right with the cylinder numbers. I was counting the coils to show you that we have easy access to all three coils in the back 👍

[@DevariusJones-s5q]

​@ValleyMobileAutomotive 😂 bro was like "☝️ aCtuALly"

[@vgtg407]

The engine is inconvenient when changing spark plugs. I subscribed to you.

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

Thanks! Yeah, a lot of V6 engines in cars and vans can be a little challenging. The good news is you only have to do this every 100 thousand miles 🙂

[@yangy8783]

maybe it it not necessary to remove the motor and that rain guard?

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@yangy8783 Honestly I haven't tried. If you try let us know how it goes 👍

[@dbfcrell8300]

Not to be a know-it-all, but NGK does specify to NOT use anti-seize on their plug threads stating the thread finish they use has anti-seize properties and the use of liquid anti-seize can throw the torque spec way off. I went through all this lengthy conversation with NGK and commenters on my NGK HX Ruthenium Plug YT videos, so I'm well versed with this. OTOH, who TF torques their plugs anyway, so there's that argument for not worrying about using liquid anti-seize. Just food for thought here.

[@kaikai2806]

Thank

[@doughboy1338]

great video

[@caroldavis5158]

The Toyota dealership charges $595.80 to remove & replace my 2008 Avalon spark plugs. Is that a fair price or should I go to a local family owned auto repair shop?😢

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@caroldavis5158 That seems like a fair dealer price. You can get it done cheaper at a non dealer shop but either way just make sure to go with a reputable place and ask about their warranty.

[@Therealestmfyouknow]

That’s a ridiculous price lol. Do not pay over $600 for this… find someone local. It’s not a hard job. Dealerships are highway robbery

[@jorgebaesa5101]

Went to dealership, charge $795...ur are cheaper be happy don't worry....

[@jorgebaesa5101]

Or go to a local mom and pop's repair shop.. Take care..

[@jorgebaesa5101]

2007 Avalon

[@traceyphillips6949]

The best

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

Thanks! Glad this was helpful 👍

[@JRobert111111]

The ridiculous requirements to work on these cars is one of a lot of reasons I don't own a front-wheel drive car.

[@ayobami705]

The work i had to do on my 02 Subaru outback just for the gasket to blow cylinder 6 kept misfiring changed all plugs coils and injectors

[@wallace8468]

You skipped that part at 5:58-6 how you got the bolt loose

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

Standard short socket and ratchet. Once you get it loose you should be able to get it the rest of the way with your fingers 👍

[@will-cj1lc]

Man this is the last one it’s giving me problems 😂

[@prandomable]

It is more than 13 ft lb. 13 ft lb might be too loose. I would say more than 13 ft lb but certainly no more than 22 ft lb to be safe not to strip it.

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

13 ft-lb is the manufacturer's recommended torque 👍

[@joegivens9487]

To much work😩😩😩