2011 GMC TERRAIN spark plug replacement

[@zosblackdenali]

Excellent video. My only thing I'd do differently would be putting the oil cap back on while working under the hood. Don't wanna chance anything accidentally falling down there

[@nordicwolf8808]

Excellent video with details. I wanted to change the spark plugs on my Terrain 2.4L, but had no clue how to remove all the fancy plastic, and this video is a great help. Good Job !

[@taylorchandler7132]

That condensation caused me a big headache one morning. Temp dropped to 15 degrees and water froze in an elbow and wouldn’t let crankcase vent. It blew the rear main seal out. It was covered under a bulletin. However, they didn’t change a damn thing to prevent this from happening again. I put a vented oil cap on it. Now to address this miss in this thing. This video is very informative! Thanks, Randy Chandler

[@rhurtadorh32]

Did you use a f219 vented cap? I also installed a oil catch can on my terrain.

[@SuperChaChaGuy]

Great video but not sure what this "condensation" thing is. Can someone explain further?

[@jonasliddicoatt148]

Great video, just changed my spark plugs and you truly simplified the process of removing the plastic covers.

[@milespettiford2844]

This was so helpful it actually saved me 200 dollars from going to the mechanic thanks

[@theariangoddess333]

Another way to save money if you're going to do work on the truck, find out what it is 1st, then get the part yourself, all you're paying for is labor.

[@matthewdinslage8120]

The best 2.4 Ecotec spark plug video on youtube!

[@philxbefore9]

Excellent video, thank you. Also: this video is a perfect candidate for KZbin's 2x playback speed.

[@williammurphy1207]

Thanks man you're a life saver I had no idea it was this easy to do

[@paulborja3281]

Great Taturial. Very clear and straight to the point of detail.

[@JGray-bt1fu]

Woohoo! So glad I found this. My son and I are gonna change mine real soon. Love my 2011 SLT2! Thanks for the video!

[@LuisGomez-hf2hw]

Love this video. I was able to remove all the covers and replace the spark plugs easily

[@guyboyajian6211]

Excellent video, you showed step by step and how to be preventive by putting the anti seize and I couldn't understand what you put on the spark plug boots but all in all excellent job. Yes, we love our 2010 Terrain.

[@autorepair1019]

I put silicone paste just so you can get them off again Thank you for the comment and watching means alot

[@koopermarquart3812]

A great basic video with a lot of detail. A little bit of an elongated process but still gave me all the info I had questions on.

[@mike-smoke868]

thanks for doing the video! I have a 2012 Terrain. Would it be a good idea to screw the oil cap back ON while you are moving around on top of the OPEN oil funnel? Mike from Milwaukee.

[@rogerjackson6250]

You saved me 400 bucks thank you...

[@manuelserrato7517]

Love your video buddy. Made the job easier thanks.

[@Mr209sureno13]

Thanks alot really helped on my 2015 GMC Terrain

[@grandman04]

Great vid bud, gotta change wife's 2010 Terrain in the am, but didn't know how that top cover came off... thanks 👍

[@SM_Marketing181]

Is it Okay to switch to NGK's if your car came with AC Delco's ....?? In my case a 2011 GMC Terrain

[@candygarrett7550]

What is the normal compression on the cylinders ?

[@MuneShadow1]

Very helpful video, even though I intend to do light repairs and detailing to my terrain's engine; cleaning, change the filter, topping off the refrigerant tank and add injector cleaner into the tank. For the most advanced repairs, I'd go to a high rated auto/body shop in my area or dealership that services my vehicle's brand.

[@mike-smoke868]

have your dealer or mechanic clean your throttle body. I have a 2012 SLE Terrain and it was stalling, all they did was clean out my throttle body and runs great. Check out chrisfix videos for detailing a car engine be careful lots of electronics under the hood these days.

[@David-nq2uz]

I have a 2012 GMC Terrain SLE 4cy and it idles rough and jumps acts like it wants to jump forward while I have my foot on the brake. Was going to change the throttle body but I’m going to see if it that works. I’ going to change the spark plugs, air filter and add fuel injector cleaner to it too!

[@michellecroke595]

My 2012 jumps when I hit the brake as well! Did changing the plugs fix it?

[@chapito615j.h8]

Is that the cause to make a misfire and loss power on your engine???

[@koopermarquart3812]

Papus the husky J.h a lot of times yes. That and/or the plug wires in most vehicles.

[@opeyshop]

oil cap please what size of plug for cold weather for a hotter plug

[@watermeloncult212]

So what happens if the ecotec line broke and even then I loosened those clamps and it won’t come off

[@tamikab.5868]

Great video! I'll change mine when its warmer. I think I have a misfire also

[@paulborja3281]

I'm not a mechanic but would like to do these plugs by my self. But my question is by changing the plugs will it idle smoother?

[@TraceLight]

You will notice a difference in idle if your previous spark plugs were getting dirty. If you change them and they are nice and clean, that’s not what is causing the rough idle. Still, I’d change them.

[@kingb8163]

Going off my experience. I had rough idle. And my terrain would stall sometimes at idle. I had my intake manifold replaced, a throttle body cleaning, and a idle air relearn.

[@Blackhawk556.]

@@kingb8163 my terrain has rough idle right now. I had code P0011 intake manifold. Do you think this is why my car idles really bad once it’s hot and I’m at stop? If I put it in neutral the idling goes back to normal. I’ve also cleaned the throttle body and the mass airflow sensor.

[@joehawthorn3018]

@@Blackhawk556. Check the oil level, low oil can cause rough idle and P011. These terrians can use up oil faster if you drive at speeds over 100 KM/H

[@iramgonzalez5914]

Very helpfully video!!!!! Thank you

[@faithprime6294]

What’s the gap to be set at?

[@mrcdnce]

Great video. Did the gas mileage improve with new plugs?

[@autorepair1019]

+mrcdnce The owner said yes it did by like 1-2 miles per gallon Thank you for watching

[@mattprestegaard531]

Oh yeah it does along with a fuel additive and a new air filter.

[@wdsksu69]

Thank you for the video. It was very informational.

[@Vectorp47]

Thank you, very helpful. What about the wires? How come you didn't change them?

[@autorepair1019]

Thank you for watching ! The customer didn't want to replace them at this time

[@autorepair1019]

Thank you for watching ! The customer didn't want to replace them at this time

[@autorepair1019]

Thank you for watching ! The customer didn't want to replace them at this time

[@autorepair1019]

Thank you for watching ! The customer didn't want to replace them at this time

[@KelbyBusch1]

They have coil packs right on top of the plugs. No reason to change the coil pack unless it fails.

[@CristoEsRey7]

Are the plugs pre-gapped? Do you do this with the engine warm or cold?

[@joehawthorn3018]

Acdelco should come gapped. Be careful if you use gauges to check gap because there is a coating on the spark plug. Also do not recommend using anti seize on thread, as they already have a zinc coating and using any anti seize will affect the torque reading. Do NOT over torque these plugs. If you break the plug boy you have a problem. Before removing plugs use compressed air around plug area , get it cleaned to prevent anything falling into hole as plug comes out. Amazon these plugs are $15 + tax cdn... Silicone inside the plug wire boot is good.

[@joehawthorn3018]

Also if you run engine for 2 to 3 minutes could removing spark plug easier.

[@mike-smoke868]

THANKS I have a 2012 Terrain 4cyl my check engine light came on and auto zone says no 1 plug misfires. My dealer wants me to replace the fuel injector for $600??

[@marvindevon6417]

RIPOFFS!!!!

[@heyitsbroski]

There are 2 bolts behind the box ties down the box. Not sure why your box wasn't secured.

[@mplvppgc7390]

Whats the gap

[@manniman4388]

what happens if you use auto light spark plugs?

[@joehawthorn3018]

You might need to gap

[@manniman4388]

@@joehawthorn3018 yeah, I did. lol

[@theariangoddess333]

Thank you for the video.

[@aliraqi283]

Thanks bro

[@willmac4586]

THANK YOU!!

[@nickr3441]

The Manuel says change them at 240,000km That seems like a long time

[@autorepair1019]

wow your right that is to long ...most of the time they say change them at 100,000 miles i do about 80,000 miles thank you for watching means alot

[@nickr3441]

Actually, I made a mistake, the 240 was the coolant, 160 is spark plugs.

[@mattsmith6828]

Is this how GM really does it? Just "snug em' up"? No torque specs? I saw a couple people on youtube say the spark plugs are torqued to 15 ft.lbs., but I haven't heard a single person or source stating what the ignition coil-on-plug bolt should be torqued to. I'm guessing like 8 ft.lbs. Would be nice for GM to at least pretend to respect it's customers by giving us the torque specs. Does basically no one do simple maintenance anymore, except for like ex-mechanics? Seriously GM.............

[@joehawthorn3018]

They are Aluminum go easy. 8 to 10 or hold racket close to socket when tightening you not likely have an issue.

[@mike-smoke868]

48,000 miles

[@opeyshop]

use a injector cleaner add to the gas it to early to replace the pump it will help