2010 to 2017 GMC terrain, Chevy equinox , Cadillac Srx 3.0/3.6 spark plug change

[@joeldavila3185]

Hello Joe. I'm going to do this on gf's 2010 terrain v6. Thank you for making this excellent how to video. You get right to the point. Most videos are 15 minutes talking about what the video is going to be about. You are so clear in explaining every step and socket size. Again thank you so much for this video!

[@robc4879]

Very good, I'm glad someone finally has a video for a 3.0l v6. Thank you, now that I see it step by step it's a lot easier to do than trying to follow the OEM written procedure and pics. With the upper intake off, now would also be a good time to use a scope and have a look at the intake valves and check to see how much build up is on them, direct injection engines have a problem with carbon build up on the back side of the intake valves. Also I don't know if you did this but didn't show it , before reinstalling the coil packs you should use a little dielectric high temp silicone grease into the spark plug socket of the coil and a little on the coil seals, this helps seal out contamination and makes for a smoother install.

[@UDMechE]

What a great and helpful video walk through! Worked perfectly for my 2016 Equinox with 3.6L V6! total time: about 4 hours working slowly and carefully! Couldn’t get hose off back of manifold so kept it attached and had just enough slack to get new gasket in and all rear plugs changed. I used 13 ft-lbs for the plugs.

[@Patriottoo2]

Excellent video and explanation! Thanks for taking the time to help us out!

[@allenmarshall9061]

I dread having to do this. After 60 years wrenching on engines. I was going to have to remove an intake manifold to change spark plugs. Thank goodness for iridium tipped spark plugs are going back in. 100k miles. This one is going to the shop. You did a good job on the video. Explaining everything and speeding up the video. If you want to tell us what type of spark plugs go back in and the average cost at the Gm dealership and at a local shop per the mechanics price guide book would get people ready for when the service writer tells the customer.

[@juang3553]

I just want to say thank you for taking your time and giving us DIY’s a good explanation and idea of what we need to do/ what tools are needed. You made this go so smoothly for me thanks you 🙏🏻

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

You are so welcome!

[@banger8483]

I was literally taking my car to mechanic tomorrow to do this. 350$. This video popped up this morning. Thanks you so much

[@ANCUTTER]

banger8483 I was going to be charge 650. I laughed in the mechanics face.

[@marcosbermejo266]

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[@lyonsfamily4476]

Video is very useful. Completed this job with a buddy today. Also changed the cam shaft actuator solenoids in bank 1 as I was having a P00014 engine light code error. Overall this video saved me a ton of time and the car runs much better as a result of replacing the solenoids and plugs. I’d recommend changing the coil pack whilst you’re at it for the money and you have everything out. Thanks for posting this video.

[@ChrisLincolnHomes]

Thanks. I tackled this job today. Took a little longer than I expected but I wanted to make sure I got it right. This video was very helpful. Car runs smoother now. Only issue I had was that I had oil on the threads of two of the plugs against the firewall. All the valves had deposits on them big time. The car doesn't use oil so not sure what the issue is.

[@ftn819907]

2.4L??? Are you familiar with the PCV Freeze issue with those issues?

[@fatsacksfeastsfuntimes7475]

Thanks for the video, I did this job today. Wasn't too bad, took me longer to get that brake booster line off than anything. Thanks again. Subscribed.

[@Lets_go_cards]

Straight to the point video with no bs great job

[@mrjlewis3rd]

Hey Joe I love your tutorials I need to know if you have anything on changing the 02 sensors on that same gmc terrain

[@ericbrehm4738]

Great video. I don't know where you live but here in Florida, I visited 3 dealers and the cost for this job was $2400. I wanted to change the coil packs also but that's part of the job and should only be parts added cost. They all want to double the labor for that. I bought all the OEM parts for $460 and will do it myself saving me around $2000. Give yourself a pat on the back for this video. Times are tough and that $2000 will get us a lot of survival necessities.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Absolutely ridiculous!!! , glad I could save you money!

[@diegolerma1516]

No way somos one is charging that much 😂

[@geeman215]

This video is so well done, it brings tears to my eyes ... Why Gmc made 3-plugs(Easy) to reach & 3- Damm near impossible, is down right outrageous. I think I could do this but it scares da hell out of me that I'll forget to snap something back, drop something or over tighten a bolt. At least I now know, the job isn't as arduous for an expert. I'm dreading hearing the cost. Nicely done.

[@XxFlAmInGnInJaSxX]

Dealership said it was gonna be 900 to 1000 for spark plugs and a coilpack

[@davidyoung4028]

Great video. To the point and detailed. Appreciate the speed up on repetitive work. Very professional. You set the bar.

[@dougwebster5434]

I have a 2011 equinox 3.0 I need to know how to get to the rear fuel injectors. Any help would be much appreciated

[@CassaundraKing-n7h]

Thanks for the great tutorial! Not much out there for the 3.0 terrain. Quick question! Wondering if anybody knows the cylinder firing order for this terrain? I have a misfire on #3 but for the less mechanically inclined like me- any diagram is going to be hard to read without a little affirmation. Already purchased the coil pack.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

cylinder 3 would be the middle cylinder closest to the firewall

[@TonyTersigni-ek6es]

Just to change spark plugs...love the older engines were so easy to do

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

@@TonyTersigni-ek6es it’s so fast to remove the intake manifold not really an issue

[@alvanoaraiza6323]

Any advice on how to locate the vvt solenoid I have the same type of engine ?

[@darkfoxblack]

I just did about the same work on a 2013 ford edge sport. that intake is a hard thing to take out in such a small engine bay.

[@dinotorres1717]

So how many hoses do you have to disassemble before you can take off the intake manifold??

[@TechTimeWithEric]

Cool, you had 2 videos of things I need to do to my wife's Captiva, the purge solenoid and the plugs.

[@shondawilliams83]

Do you have a valve cover removal video. I have it all loose but 1 bolt and I can not even see how to get to it! For the equinox 2010 3.0L Thanks!

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

i actually do but not edited unfortunately

[@mannypalafox3377]

Hi Joe. This video is so well done, thank you. Do you have a video or can make one to replace the fuel injector on the 2010 Chevy Equinox 3.0l V6? All the videos I see on the Internet are for the 2.4L which is a different engine. Thanks.

[@Chefranqui]

Is the equinox 2010 3.0 your car? According to this video with the spark plugs. I'm looking at changing out the cam shaft sensors. And the crankshaft sensor. Would ut help to do the cam shaft sensor , I would be able to get to easier? Also can I get to the crankshaft? Or not. From what I read I would have to move the catalytic convertor and exhaust? But could I get it from the top. Any help I would greatly appreciate. With this pandemic my wife ain't working. Need to save the money

[@mikewasylik1010]

Good vid. But there's a fundamental rule about working on anything that can be contaminated. Always work farthest away and come towards you. In this case, you should have worked on the plugs closest to the firewall (away from you) and then worked your way to the front of the engine (close to you). Then, You wouldn't have to worry so much about constantly going over the front openings of the plugs and possibly getting even the smallest debris into the intakes. Also, you should have used painters tape instead of a rag to completely close off the cylinders. Hope you can take my constructive criticism. This might help you at making better videos in the future.

[@Gonzo2410]

I'm a little late to this party. I agree with the other comments about the clarity and usefulness of the video. I have one question hopefully you can answer before I set out on this fun - I didn't see any mention of the intake manifold gasket. I just rolled over 100K miles in my 2013 Terrain Denali - is it advisable to remove & replace the manifold as demonstrated without replacing gasket? tia!

[@joeldyck7349]

Hey just curious I'm having a hell of a time trying to disconnect that evap quick connect behind the throttle body. Any tips?

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Push in first and make sure pressing both sides before pulling

[@alvarezzz2654]

Alguien sabe si el motor 6 Cil. 3.0 de una SRX le queda a una Terrain 2010?

[@taylorchandler7132]

I have a 2.4 ecotec. I’ve got a misfire on number 2. I’ve already replaced plugs and the coil pack. Any idea where to go from here? Thanks, Randy Chandler

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Check compression to see if cylinders damage or valve issue

[@taylorchandler7132]

@@JoeTheAutoGuy I checked number 2 twice and it was 90 psi and the second time it showed 60 psi. Number 1 is 195 psi. I’m guessing this isn’t good. The new plug did look like it had oil on it.

[@brandonbrady3922]

What are the torque specs for the spark plugs? thanks

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

20 NM (15 ft lbs)

[@mattgolfbailey]

Great video I am going to change the plugs on my mom's 2010 Equinox tomorrow. What are the torque specs for the plugs and the intake bolts? You mentioned they would be in the comments or description, but I don't see them listed. Thank you!

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Oh i forgot to put them there thanks for reminding me

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

15 ft lbs on the spark plugs, and 17 ft lbs on the intake manifold bolts

[@skyline5354]

What a nightmare to do. The 4 cylinder takes like 5 minutes to do. The v6 has to have half the engine dismantled. Can’t believe you need to take the intake manifold off to get to the plugs

[@robertollamas7782]

Wait he didn’t say what tourque he did on the spark plugs

[@FlashForwardRC]

Thanks for the video. I have a few questions if you can be so kind to assist. I have this 3.6 in my Terrain and will be doing this due to a misfire cylinder 1 code. Anyone know which is the first in the firing order? I seem to see conflicting diagrams when I search. I will be doing all the plugs and the coil on cyl 1. I ordered acdelco iridium plugs and notice they are factory gapped at .043 and say do not regap BUT oem seems to say .044. Should I regap them? Thx

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Do not regap plugs. Cylinder 1, 3,5 are on the back closet to firewall cyl 1 is closest to passenger side , 2,4 6 are closest to front of car 2 being closest to passenger side, I highly recommend checking for oil in the spark plug wells if there is then valve cover gaskets should be replaced

[@FlashForwardRC]

@@JoeTheAutoGuy Thanks Joe have a good day!

[@FlashForwardRC]

Hi Joe, back 2 years later with the same vehicle now with 56k miles. Replacing all 6 plugs and the coil on cyl 1 2 years ago solved my code issue and the trucks been running great until recently - thanks for the video it helped greatly. I now notice an engine shake at 1500-2000 rpm but have no codes. Most noticeably when I'm in park or neutral although it could be occurring while in D as well but its hard to tell. Cleaned the mass airflow sensor, checked the motor + trans mounts the best I could and they appear ok. I have only put on 16k miles since I replaced the plugs 2 years ago and was wondering if I should do them yet again to try and resolve my engine shake or if you may have any other ideas on what it could be on my 2015 3.6 Terrain? If you think I should do the plugs again should I use something different than the ones I had used last time = ACDELCO 41109 {#12622561, 12681660} GM Original Equipment; Iridium? Thank you.

[@FlashForwardRC]

Changed all 6 coils and plugs today. Also cleaned the throttle body. Unfortunately no change, I still feel the engine stumbling between 1500 and 2000 rpm while in park. Any suggestions you may have would be welcome. Thanks.

[@Tommy-iv4cd]

@@FlashForwardRC sorry to hear that some of these engines just have faults like any. Luckly mines almost at 100k miles burns a little oil. Does yours burn oil?

[@xgeminix85]

Thanks, this video helped me a lot. I would have been lost as to where to begin! Much appreciated. 😊

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Glad it helped! thanks for watching

[@darkfoxblack]

now I must do the same thing on my girlfiends car. a 2012 equinox. send in the black hellicopters with magnets. I lost two bolts with he throttle body mount. I couldnt get my fat hand in there.

[@JM811Cars]

That's annoying that you have to remove the intake manifold... the LY7 you dont have to do that on my vue

[@codered5431]

Is the 3.0 l a good engine. Id like to know

[@TechTimeWithEric]

My wife has a 2012 Captiva with the 3.0. We've had it for over 3 years and about 35K miles and it has been rock solid.

[@fgt1556]

I have 150 thousand on one. I use Mobil 1 and change the trans oil every time I change engine oil. The trans oil was coal black at 50 thousand so I started changing it. You only get 5 quarts per change (about half of what it holds) but after doing it with the oil change it is now clear red color like new.

[@nowaythanks2050]

Nicely done. Clear and helpful. Thanks.

[@usbigdaddy]

Do you use any dielectric grease or anti seize lubric on the threads of the spark plug.

[@JamesValentineBaja1000]

No

[@josedecarvalho5459]

Good job GMC just to change spark plugs you need to take all car apart

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Takes minutes man so many cars are like this it's not new, Chevy, ford,dodge, nissan,toyota, etc they all are doing it it just saves space for intake design

[@ManicMechanic007]

Much easier than I initially expected. Not like some engines where the upper intake is rolled over the rear bank with a ton of equipment attached to it. Thanks Joe.

[@vermili0138]

Thanks a lot, Joe. I was able to do this by myself. The biggest set back is the vacuum hose for the booster is just stuck in there so I used your method with the pliers.

[@franke.643]

Thanks

[@jasonpelton7252]

Thx very good video

[@Miguelmartinez-bu7hr]

Good video

[@WingoTribe704]

Nice Milwaukee!!!! I have snap on 😔

[@curtis1951]

Last time I changed spark plugs on a v6 equinox I just reached up from under the car behind the engine. Wasn't too bad and didn't have to remove the intake.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

3.0/ 3.6 you cannot do that, 3.4 you could but thats older ones

[@codered5431]

chad Spidle ya thats the old way with older gm cars

[@zsadiq5]

Thank you so much! It's the same process for 2013-2019 Cadillac XTS.

[@THRobinson]

Anyone else remember when this stuff was simple?

[@edwardnigma6568]

Holy shit is this a plug job or an engine swap lol

[@michaelfox2989]

Now I know to sell mine when it's time to change.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Easy job sir !! Get ir done

[@mjspeedzone5532]

Super helpful mann. Did the front plugs. Thought i could get to the back by a rachet joint. Until i looked. Going to be finnishing the back plugs tomorrow. A+ for vid.. love the background beat too. Lol

[@geeman215]

Did you drive with the car before you changed the rear plugs? I'm tempted to do the front plugs, take the car to a pro, for the back. I'm worried changing only 3-at a time for hurt the engine...

[@mjspeedzone5532]

@@geeman215 ya actually. Lol i still havent yet. Probably like 1000km on it now. I ordered a intake gasket from the states to Alberta off the gmc parts website. Its been in the back of my trunk in a box for a while now. Been meaning to get it done. Its on the list.. but with my kid and x mas and my busy schedual its hard to find a few hours of free planned time. But ya works fine for now. I have 116 xxx km on suv. The front plugs were not to bad as they were but i might get better gas miles. And its -40c with wind chill this week with -30 cold starts but pluged in outside at work. No issues.. should be good to go.

[@mjspeedzone5532]

And with direct injection any inconsistancy per cylinder would probably get adjested for in the mapping softwear

[@alinehme9425]

This makes me sick. I hate how car companies are trying so hard to elimithe backyard mechanic and to tip it off half these cars are plastic.

[@Razzone75]

Nice job skipping over how to do the hidden lines!!

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Not sure if you watched over the whole video but there are no hidden lines on this model just the evap and brake booster hose and some wiring attachent hold downs

[@hitmax-l5m]

I dont see!!!!

[@WayneMccarthyCrazyTrain69]

All the freaking working to change GD spark plugs. A 5 minute job on most cars. What freaking piss ass design. Pathetic