2011 nissan maxima 3.5L spark plug change

[@senior0816]

This is the first time watching someone who is able to take off the whole air intake thanks for info now I have more confidence to change my spark plugs and ignition coils

[@jcravatt1]

still running great put in gabriel front struts- running great

[@batvon39]

Feel like I just watched Bob Ross work on a car 😂 love the vid man, definitely going to be using this vid as a guide when I do mine

[@jcravatt1]

still running like a champ

[@douglasb.1238]

Anyone who would go to that much trouble to change out three lousy spark plugs, well, you have my praise and admiration. This is a job best left to a professional mechanic.

[@bartwilliams4478]

It was not the worst job, but, I did manage to get battle scars on my left forearm while reaching the bolt on the back side of the plenum

[@douglasb.1238]

@@bartwilliams4478 I usually get a few scratches (battle scars) on just about any car repair job I attempt to do....

[@JoseSanchez-kk4cv]

I like how he use the stick to point things thats a good one 👍👍

[@MrFDICinsured]

Great tutorial video. Also works for 8th gen. 2018 Maxima SV

[@kylosolo8815]

I have a 11 with 104,000 miles...i really appreciate this video man thank you

[@Tylerfox2004]

I’d like to thank you so much for making this video, I was able to do my 2017 Nissan Maxima today I’m following your instructions. My car runs wonderfully. Thank you again.

[@jcravatt1]

Glad it helped- mine still going strong

[@jayvonnsamdonnie587]

That's a very easy way to get to the rear plugs without unhooking all those little connectors.Thanks

[@chelle315]

I have a 2009, these cars have a slight growl when you crank them up. I started smiling because I thought something was wrong with the car!! I was happy to hear that same sound when you started it. The hubby and I are literally doing everything you did plus the fuel injectors. We're having misfire issues. Hopefully this will clear it up. Looking forward to improving the gas milage as well. Great tutorial!

[@jcravatt1]

i was scared to attempt at first- but i watched multiple videos- and felt confident- the best video i saw was a guy from brooklyn who changed his nissan murano plugs which is similar to the maxima- he broke it down really simple-

[@jcravatt1]

still running like a champ

[@Easy416]

How did it go for you?

[@SlavikMilerFitness]

Great video. Followed your steps and did the job thanks to you!

[@billlink7116]

You've inspired me to do this work on my 2010.

[@jcravatt1]

still running like a champ-i was a little intimidated at first - but i watched many utube vids for all kinds of tips and there was a guy in new york who changed his. murano plugs who made it very simple. U also see other vids where they take off more than what’s needed and break hoses and vacuum lines.

[@CoreyJ92]

Good job, that hose that hangs off the air box is the transmission breather line it’s supposed to be there

[@jcravatt1]

ok cool- it’s running like a champ, that’s why i love youtube- i learned what that tube was….thanks

[@BemBay]

Very detailed and well performed. Thank you for this video. Much appreciated.

[@runswithscissors1570]

Thanks a million for this video. Im about to do this job on my 2016 maxima, looks very similar. I needed to find the torque sequence for the intake manifold COLLECTOR (the black thing on top) I was looking for the intake manifold sequence the whole time. This video helped get me the info I needed.

[@jcravatt1]

u can do it!

[@wheremalugo]

I’m getting ready to do the same with my ‘16 Maxima and I’m TERRIFIED 😭☠️

[@stevemitchell8771]

Before you bolt down the plenum, you can put the PVC and brake booster hoses back. Gives you just a bit more room than reaching behind

[@gtlegacy1]

Take that Scotty Kilmer lmao that’s earned a thumbs up 👍

[@Theferg1]

A regular spark plug socket will work. You don’t need what they call a thin wall. It’s plenty room in there for a regular socket.

[@reginaldrodgers9632]

Good detailed video. Thanks

[@goataonly1640]

I appreciate the upload💪🏽🔧

[@moodeanani1596]

Hello @jcravatt1 thank you for the great video. Did you have to recalibrate the electrical throttle control actuator as I noticed it mentions that on the manual? I tried looking for an explanation in the manual but couldnt find

[@jcravatt1]

did not recalibrate- still running great tho

[@user-oz3bu3qz5t]

Changed my spark plugs on my 2010 sv yesterday. Now my heater stopped working. Any idea?

[@m2comp369]

Excellent work but, 133,000 miles!!! That’s 214,000 kms in my language which equates to more than two times the mileage these plugs should have been changed at. Service manual on my Maxima recommends plugs at around 100,000 kms! You’ve done extremely well then.

[@MICONMIC]

MUCH NEEDED 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@TigMan-51C]

Might you have a link to find the intake torque specs? Thanks!

[@jcravatt1]

www.nimainfo.com/414/intake_manifold_collector.html

[@jcravatt1]

this is the sequence- im not sure on the torque specs- i was thinking it was 10lbs but no more than 15

[@timhaslett7301]

That loose hose with no plug is a vent tube.

[@laytheshuwaili2455]

I hear a hissing noise in your car. I do have the same thing after I changed the plugs and the manifold gasket, I started to hear a hissing noise. Do you still have that hissing noise still? Please help?

[@jcravatt1]

yeah mine still hisses- i think its always done that- but my isn't having any trouble....

[@jcravatt1]

maybe tighten the. top bolts a little tighter with the torqe sequence

[@laytheshuwaili2455]

@@jcravatt1 I fear to crack the manifold if I tighten it up. Is your RPM higher than half!?

[@jcravatt1]

@@laytheshuwaili2455 everything remained the same after my spark plug change- did u change the throttle body gasket?

[@laytheshuwaili2455]

@@jcravatt1 I only changed the manifold gasket where I hear the hissing sound comes from

[@hiramdiazg.7815]

Excelente, gracias!!!

[@shareesemorgan1373]

I was trying to find out where that hose went I was bout to take the hole thing apart again thank ma

[@j.k.j.j.k.j.99]

can you put the part and numberber I. the description

[@douglasb.1238]

No way I would attempt such a job. I will leave this one to the pros...it's amazing how so much has to be disconnected and removed just to change three spark plugs....

[@Tootoojackson]

I hear a hissing noise coming from the intake manifold when I turn off the car is that normal or do I have a leak it's giving me a random misfire

[@jcravatt1]

did u replace the ignition coils? switch the coil with another see if u get the same misfire

[@Tootoojackson]

@@jcravatt1 i just the coils with my scan tool and by hand I put brand new spark plugs I checked the injector now I have to do a smoke test I believe it might have a leak I do hear a hissing noise coming from in front of the intake manifold

[@ZoobiVan]

41:40 was that a torque wrench? where do I get that?

[@jcravatt1]

they are palm or finger ratchet -!can buy in a set similar to this: --www.amazon.com/Pittsburgh-94011-Thumb-Ratchet-Wrench/dp/B000ZK6L8U/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?crid=PCQHGM2L1YP5&dchild=1&keywords=palm+ratchet+set&qid=1634698872&sprefix=palm+ratchet&sr=8-5--. I have torque wrenches but did not torque these- doesn’t require much torque 8-15 lbs - My Max still running like a champ

[@jcravatt1]

also called a wheel ratchet - pretty handy

[@ZoobiVan]

@@jcravatt1 Thank you!

[@Omaar7700]

Good job bro 💯

[@ragulnavaneethan5194]

Clean man

[@apb38]

You just save a good $700. Good job.

[@jcravatt1]

10 year old max - running like a champ-

[@WoundedSpiritHealing]

I'm about to do this to mine 2012 Nissan Maxima.. 135k original spark plugs on .. can't wait to see them ... I'm get 26mpg highway currently with them old ones on

[@gioch8882]

@jcravatt1 Hey man, i also own a 2011 Nissan Maxima & I’ve noticed that the acceleration is pretty bad... I’m pretty sure my vehicle is in need of a Spark Plug/Ignition Coil replacement. Did u notice any major difference as far performance in the acceleration after replacing the Spark Plug/Ignition Coils?

[@jcravatt1]

not really- i finally got the guts to do this maintenance on my 10year old maxima- before i changed em- never had any misfires or any acceleration problems

[@jcravatt1]

so it was basically the same- but it always had great acceleration

[@bartwilliams4478]

While my plugs look reasonably good for 95K, I did notice a bit more responsiveness on acceleration and idle was more stable after replacement.

[@gioch8882]

How often should you replace spark plugs and coils? (I Drive a 2011 Nissan Maxima).

[@jcravatt1]

1 hundred thousand miles for plugs- the coils is probably owners preference- inspect the coils - if they aren’t damaged- keep using

[@CoreyJ92]

Question, if your front coil packs are still working why replace them?

[@jcravatt1]

they used to be over a hundred bucks a piece- when i bought em 50 bucks a piece- just figured it was the last time i was gonna change these plugs

[@CoreyJ92]

@@jcravatt1 gotcha, I have a 2010 and my girl has a 09 I’m going to do a tune up on both cars. Replace all spark plugs and coil packs in the rear but I’m going to keep the coil packs in the front for now they’re easy enough to change if I ever need too

[@WingoTribe704]

What did u use to clean around the gasket slots

[@jcravatt1]

throttle body cleaner

[@WingoTribe704]

@@jcravatt1 👍🏾

[@daffaellong6557]

Pain in the butt of changing the spark plugs on any v6 engines … too many to disconnect to get into the other 3 plugs at the back..

[@tylersandidge5395]

How many foot pounds

[@VentureWelding]

It's just a transmission breathers hose dude

[@Derek-nm3lu]

What was the cost of all the parts?

[@jcravatt1]

30 for the plugs 12 for throttle body gasket 15 for air intake gasket 300 for 6 ignition coils (at least replace back 3 coils) 12 for pcv valve 10 for pcv hose- using Rockauto- if u use local store add at least a hundred $$- rockauto parts are legit--the ignition coils used to be a 100 bucks a piece- got em for 48$

[@Derek-nm3lu]

@@jcravatt1 appreciate that, shop wanted to charge me $900 for the job

[@adamgonzalez559]

Its an easy job i remove this within 5 mins

[@1700tums]

You should tighten the spark plugs by hand first without a ratchet.

[@jeffreycoates4408]

Ignition coils are $125 each… yikes

[@jcravatt1]

rockauto hitachi was 50 when i bought em- they were about that when i checked a few years ago- as of 4- 2022 rock auto has em 44- nissan will brand there equipment as nissan but are made by other companies- the original nissan plugs were denso branded - but nissan sells them As nissan brand