HOW TO REPLACE SPARK PLUGS ON HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

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[@douglasbollinger3626]

Everybody....heads up!!! At 1:12 when they're messing with the little grey colored tabs to remove the wires....DON'T REMOVE THE WIRES FROM THE COIL/BOOT, JUST LEAVE THEM!!!! I was being gentle with these grey tabs trying to get them off the first two broke, real easily! After those grey tabs are broke that wiring piece does not stay in place on the coil/boot like it should, it will slide loose fairly easily. (The wires slide on and off, they don't snap in place!) A big bump in the road could make it slide back, no joke! So what I did for the last two cylinders was this. Take the bolt out for the coil ONLY. Leave the wire attached! Just pull the coil/boot out with the wire attached, IT WILL COME ALL THE WAY OUT!! This will save you from breaking the tabs and having loose wiring connection.

[@DrChim_Richels]

Just did mine...agree that there is no need to remove the wires...just undo the bolts and pull the coils out from left to right. Put them back in from right to left.

[@lascellespowelljr.1109]

Thanks for the video

[@douglasbollinger3626]

You're welcome!

[@brianw260]

I just followed the video and didn't read this comment first. Now I can't get the gray clips to hold the wire harnesses in place. What do I do?

[@douglasbollinger3626]

@@brianw260 For my mom's car, I used a drop of super glue to hold the two I broke. Only one drop of glue so I can break the glue later to remove it. There is a zip tie trick I've seen on videos on KZbin, but never have tried it. The one video (a "shorts" video) is called, "Best Zip-Tie Car Trick" by @krisbuchowicz. I will try to post the link: kzbin.info48jb0s7CQWM

[@knggzy4474]

Just changed out my spark plugs with your guys’ help. Def not a car guy but it was pretty easy. Beats paying Hyundai $170... Thanks!!!

[@LKevin213]

I was quoted $250 lol

[@amb7247]

I was considering getting a 5/8" magetic socket that would make it easier to pull it out. And as others stated, it would appear you can leave the ignition coils plugged in and they'll pull straight out.

[@josevazval]

@@LKevin213 Mavis discount tire tried quoting for 900$!!

[@ceegk3071]

Dang they’re finessing all of you hardcore I go and take it to a local shop and they charge $40 to do all !

[@KaneTownBeats]

300 plus tax now

[@weirdoregonian]

Thank you and all the other random KZbinrs who put this out and save us non mechanics. Life savers, or whatever your preferred name is for being amazingly helpful

[@stevenzacharakis]

Just did mine today :). Extra mention - after you put them back in finger tight you'll need a other half turn of tightness or just over. Thanks for the tip!

[@jmartinez562]

This Guy makes simple videos, I got a 2013 Elantra GLS, VERY helpful 👍🏽

[@chr1s83]

It's a good video on how to remove the plugs and check the gap on the old plugs. But nothing about putting them back in. Seems simple enough to do it in reverse like you say, but how tight should you tighten them ? Should you spray anything or wipe out anything down there before putting the new ones in ? How do you gap your new plugs without damaging them ? Looking through my manual I could not find anything about the proper gap, so I guess web searches and youtube are your only resource or calling your mechanic for free advice. Thanks for making the video !!

[@BorderPaps]

Someone correct me if I’m wrong. Put a tiny dab of aluminum anti seize on the plug threads. Screw in barely snug and then another 1/4 turn (so not too tight).

[@ADonis295]

These are the exact same questions that I have, especially the gapping.

[@jimdwyer931]

I just changed my spark plugs on my 13 Hyundai Elantra on my own because of your video. Thank you, I love you guys!!

[@TranslatedAssumption]

Thank you, I changed my Hyundai's spark plugs today using your video. It was very helpful and my car is running much better now.

[@MegaChickenPunch]

After how many miles?

[@alisonfalby574]

Thank uuu.aww billion.ty Just left my Run-aw-ladie around Rotors sparki.niw I can go out n do it myself.savec 1200$$$..

[@cedialirajah]

Clear, concise and accurate--thanks, fellas.

[@mohandoran5221]

Thank you so much, i just changed my spark plugs by following your instructions, way better than taking my car to some novice mechanic and pay him for screwing my car, btw the grey things (locks) break very easy, i broke 2

[@dannyb7213]

mohand oran mine broke as well. Did you replace yours? If so, where did you get them?

[@mohandoran5221]

@@dannyb7213 no i didn't, i don't think you need to change them they are “useless”

[@djBeni93]

mohand oran Lol okay good because I just got done changing my spark plugs as well and broke 2. Good to know, thanks!!

[@eguess6103]

I did too, even after knowing that they were susceptible after seeing this video.

[@coexist1018]

I love this guy's video u helped me a million on my first mechanic job out of tech school at 40 yrs old

[@loganyoutube4818]

Concise version...grab the engine cover pull it off...10mm bolts removed from coil...wiggle coil pull out...5/8 plug socket / extension to remove spark plugs...do in reverse for install

[@sneakerbay1836]

What sz extension

[@loganyoutube4818]

Sneaker Bay the longer the better maybe you could get away with 6” but 10-12 would be better

[@TheBabaYagas]

I will be changing my spark plugs! Thanks guys (and gals) you saved me tons of money on other "Hyundai Elantra" videos. I've subscribed and liked to 'help you back' thank you so much for these videos. Quick, simple, straight to the point no non-sense... Absolutely great. Thanks again.

[@TheBabaYagas]

I just want to add to this by saying, I wrote that before the video ended... So not only did you show me how to replace them BUT also how to evaluate them?! AMAZING. Thanks X 10

[@nadiachapman0825]

I just changed my spark plugs with your video and a baby in a car seat outside. Very easy, thank you!

[@tropicallover19]

My wife and I both own Kia Forte’s with the same motor in them. Well actually my wife’s 2016 has the 1.8 liter engine and my 2017 had the 2.0. Thanks for making this video this will help us in the future because I don’t want to pay someone to do this. I can do some motor work my self by learning.

[@danielpeterson106]

This was a tremendous help!! Straight forward, simple to follow along with. Changed my plugs with your guys assistance. Thank you for what you do! Do you have a video on changing the timing belt? That needs to be done next

[@richardbiegel7419]

Just bought 2012 Elantra. Love your videos, Thank you !

[@jacobmantz5576]

You mentioned that engine knock is a weak point. I happen to be work working on solving that issue now. 2014 Elantra 104K mile with recent engine knock and check engine light with code P2096. Advice and clues appreciated. Thank you for the video.

[@antil1971]

it's a old post, but just in case if you don't know Huyndai extended the wattanty up to 120 000 mi and will replace for free parts/ labour of the engine which will solve engine knock.

[@armchaircouch]

Super helpful, especially because they were the little things that weren’t perfect like if it gets stuck down there. Thank you!

[@tutuadefolalu3661]

Just changed mine out with your video. Thanks so much guys! Love your channel!

[@enrique967]

Wanted to thank you for such a simple, clear, professional video!!! Subscribed and liked! Keep it up:)

[@philc.9280]

Thanks for this video. I find my Elantra is so easy to work on for the DIY mechanic

[@clbdyc]

Just did mine. You don't need to remove the wire connection. Did the 1st one start to finish. The other 3 coils pulled out at the same time. If anyone is wondering how to remember which coil goes where the length of the wire will only let you put it where it goes. It's impossible to get wrong.

[@Wolfefamily-zn1yc]

Thanks for your help I was successfully able to change my spark plugs without any experience at all

[@mattholt4453]

You guys are amazing! Please don’t stop! EVER! 🔥🔥🔥

[@AmillionCo]

Video was very helpful thank u and u have a new sub keep up the good work because everyone doesnt have hundreds of dollars to maintain certain aspects

[@SparJar]

Thank you for this. You are the first place I could find that said what size spark plug socket I need for them.

[@stantonj7113]

Information on dielectric greese and antisieze for this job would be a nice addition

[@BRYLOK04]

Thank you for your help I did it in about 15 minutes For probably about half the cost is it would to pay a mechanic or Hyundai

[@CineMaestro83]

hi, your video is great, how many years have passed, they probably replaced the car, but I have one question, I have error p0301, I replaced everything but it doesn’t help, I don’t know what to do, this error is always there

[@AmillionCo]

Hello do you suggest change ignition coils aswell ?

[@jamesmaynard3984]

Thanks guys your vids help out allot I have that car I've watched your vids allot for help

[@michaelgraham85]

Thanks for the tip on using the ignition coil to remove the spark plug. Big huge hepl.

[@stevenzacharakis]

Great video. Really makes the job super easy. Great tips

[@harinderbrar6463]

Helps alot brother.

[@luckbuckbeatz007]

Great video! But can someone PLEASE tell me me the right size extension bolt to get ??

[@nickrothermel1601]

Really appreciate the videos. I’ve some work on cars but not much. I’ve been able to do everything in this video plus a couple others. Super helpful!!!

[@amb7247]

If I don't have a torque wrench. How much should I turn to prevent over tightening?

[@HighPlainsDeath]

Does that model have two prongs for the connectors to the ignition coils or 4?

[@jules2713]

I know my number 3 is bad but I plan on replacing all of them since I'm borrowing the socket wrench. I need to measure the gap on the new plugs, correct?

[@placidusfernando1276]

I changed the spark plugs today! Thanks for the help ! But one of the gray piece broke and flew off.. I just haved it plugged in. Is it dangerous? What do you recommend

[@bubbles124100]

Since this was 9 months ago, I assume you found a solution, what did you do? I lost one too

[@hwyfan]

Should we apply anti-seize compound to each of the new spark plugs prior to insertion?

[@GDFred88]

You mentioned that "the engine developed a knock which is common for these engines." What did the "engine knock" sound or feel like? I have 2012 1.8L Elantra with 202k miles on it. I am just getting a little hesitation at idle and sometimes between 5th and 6th gear when under low push. I thought it was a transmission problem. But it does it sometimes in park and neutral too. So I think it is either fuel or spark or another. So what did this "engine knock" seem like. Mine still accelerates very strongly and idles fine most of the time. I'm just getting ready to change out the 202k mile old spark plugs. Thoughts?

[@GDFred88]

I have had a code reader on it and it is not throwing any codes.....

[@carlosrivas5026]

What's the spark plug model?? Please for hyundai elantra 2014

[@cgofmh]

Thank you. How often we need to check it?

[@russella1113]

Nice reminder not to drop anything in open plug ports. Very good overall video - Thanks :)

[@rrasaq]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Great video. Straight to the point. Wonderful.

[@coledonahey1944]

Hey man i have a question and since you've done a lot of work on the year and make of my car plus you help me with a lot of other issues I've been having. I'm having a high idle at around 1500rpm cold start only through. When the car warms up the idleing problem goes away but theres a but of engine shake. Please help me. I cant figure it out and dont have the money to have someone look at it.

[@777-h6d]

Hey did you ever fix your problem??

[@robbynv9900]

I have this same car and have changed plugs several times. No need to disconnect wire connector unless you are changing boot .

[@allensaylor3847]

thanks you guys where a great help Im replacing timing chain on 2011 elantra

[@dillongerman4631]

Whats the tourqe spec for 2013 elantra spark plugs? Also is there a tourqe spec for rhe ignition coil bolts also?

[@sammymatias1431]

Thank you!

[@sohrabqarib4830]

Do I need 14 mm or 16 mm engine spark plug tools for a 2015 Hyundai Elantra GT?

[@amb7247]

Are the ignition coils always this easy to take out. You mention them about getting struck possibly? These seemed to come out easily.

[@huskylord123]

Would you suggest changing the coils along with the spark plugs?

[@MrBuddybega]

Thank you just finished replacing sparkplugs:))

[@Elpepeslays]

Greetings! One question my car shakes every time I stop at the traffic light and it shakes more when I turn the air conditioning. what could be? any idea? thank you so much.....

[@ervinfarhadian8077]

tnx for your helpful videos 👍

[@EricDIY]

Replaced the spark plug closest to the belts on the engine...alternator side...cylinder 1 I believe (had a P0301 code for misfire on cylinder 1)....just wanted to make sure I did the first one right and now car won't start. Any ideas? I put the original spark plug back in and it still won't start when it was starting before

[@brandynthomas4099]

Eric DIY probably solved this already but was it the coil? I had an intermittent misfire on cyl one before it went completely. Discovered it was the coil

[@phhuynh9881]

Is this car reliable?Thanks for reply

[@brianw260]

After replacing the spark plugs I can't get the gray clips on the wire harnesses to click into place. Not sure if they're broken. Any suggestions?

[@kwesiopokuohene-yeboah7998]

Can you use any spark plug or you need a specific type?

[@MrThommoht]

Can you show how to replace parking brake cables and adjust parking brake at caliper for 2014 Hyundai Elantra? My left side cable is frozen, so i have to replace it. Thanks.

[@EricDIY]

Where is cylinder number 1 located? I have a P0301 code which is misfire on the first cylinder so I want to check the first cylinder spark plug and replace all of them if needed. Let me know ASAP if you can

[@parkerbohnn]

Switch the coil from #1 with one of the other coils. See if the code changes to the cylinder you changed the coil to in which case the coil is bad from #1.

[@ttkanada]

What tool you using to get spark plugs out?

[@MohammedIBRAHIM-iw1xl]

What do you think about the quality of these cars? We have a lot of them. I just bought 2016 with 42k miles.

[@MATIKKMUZIK101]

I like my 2013 elantra...no issues after 5yrs. Also bought the 2013 Veloster...no issues. Basic maintenance helps keep them running good.

[@MegaChickenPunch]

mine had 100k km and there is nothing wrong with it. Great stearing and automatic gearbox!

[@Racer_Mike87]

I don't recommend using a screwdriver on the clips, that's how you break them. Just use your fingers.

[@ricardosanz2321]

So far all the videos shows how easy it is to remove the coil. So why am I having problems in removing mine on a 2017 Elantra. I am thinking is that the spark plug and coil got stuck because I put way to much oil in the car. So, any help will be appreciated.

[@nasrikhalil2634]

Can i change oil 0 w 20 for hyundai elantra gt 2014 or only 5w20

[@michaelhollaway4238]

What spark plugs did you use ?

[@alexpolicarpo4344]

Can you help me. My 2012 Hyundai Elantra most of the time it takes two cranks to start the engine, once the engine starts car drives smooth.

[@johnervin1474]

Use 9686 Bosch double iridium plugs no gap necessary...identical to OEM but 1mm .039 gap instead of 1.1.. or .044...so the idle smoother last longer and misfire less...ans are 1/2 the cost of oem plugs

[@SaimesierP]

Are you sure Amazon says they don't fit

[@handlehouseflamingknights6913]

Very good video thank u

[@Freemasonshair]

Does anyone know the torque setting for the spark plugs?

[@manokreationz]

Can you make a video on how to change the spark plug wires on the Elantra?

[@jesusdalby8728]

Awesome, Well done!

[@skybaylock2042]

Do you have a video replacing the steering motor coupler???

[@MATIKKMUZIK101]

There are some steering coupling vids on here, I just replaced mine too. It's better than paying $400 at dealer, part was only like $5.

[@jamesmaynard3984]

You don't have to remove the lil clips on the coils I just changed all 4 of mine I didn't remove the wire I left it on if you break the clip it won't go back on properly and will cause it not to fire right it's best to start with the number 4 and go down the line I did it one by one only took 15 min at most

[@BleedCubbieBlue77]

Replaced coils and spark plugs reconnected everything but car still skipping sometimes while accelerating

[@santoshinarmal4226]

Hi does Hyundai 2015 i10 users long reach plugs

[@griffinsosebee3788]

Thank you

[@MatteoTodd]

I just changed my plugs on my 13 Elantra that had 65k miles and the plugs were bad. 7 year old plugs that's why I changed them before 100k. Also, you don't need to take the connectors off. Just take the 10mm screws out

[@alex6188]

what kind of problems did you have before changing? my car is similar and my engine starts really loud so im not sure if its the plugs

[@scicero1]

You cant change the gap on iridium spark plugs

[@philc.9280]

He didn't he was just measuring the old plugs and noticed the gap never changed

[@Its.melvin]

do you have the torque specs?

[@undertaker28201]

Yeah it looks easy I'll replace mine I hope I get it right thanks for the video

[@grahamm2592]

another well produed video

[@clbdyc]

I put NGK laser iridium in mine and my city mpg dropped from 26 average to 21. It idles ruff but accelerates smoother and faster

[@bartsarton2212]

Sounds like either one of your coils isn't fully seated over the spark plug, or the wire going to the top of the coil isn't fully clicked in.

[@tammypadilla9075]

When you are changing the spark plugs in the little clips fall to pieces what do you do? Everything went as planned put everything back together but now the car continues to die I do believe because the little clips busted when I was pulling the wires off

[@fabioeduardoromeroossa3098]

excelente video .gracias

[@ginacarter8154]

Hey guys, tried to change my spark plugs but my standard 5/8 socket doesn't seem to latch or grab on to the socket. Do I need a thin-walled socket? I've tried 2 different sockets now from Autozone and once I get them down in the well they just spin around-tried this on all my sockets with no luck. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

[@777-h6d]

They sell a socket with a rubber insert that grabs the spark plug, you could also use a long reach magnet to take them out. I suggest harbor freight for tools if you're a DIY. Also, invest in a spark plug install tool, makes life easy and you won't mess up the spark plug gap.

[@Rechkalov7]

Arent you supposed to unplug the battery before?

[@baylinkdashyt]

No anti seize? It's an aluminum block, right?

[@gregmadison556]

I just paid $615 to change my spark plugs. $117 engine diagnostic, $231 labor and $221 for 4 spark plugs. I Googled it and those spark plugs cost $64 for 4.

[@johnswoyer936]

FYI: Spark Plug torque specs 15-22 lb-ft. Ya don't want to strip them out. Very bad.

[@emmanueltimothy]

What is the part number of these plugs?

[@MegaChickenPunch]

Ask dealer

[@omegaman1409]

I bought a 2015 Elantra with 45,000 miles from the dealership and now has 72,000 miles. Now I wonder if the plugs were changed or never have.

[@papinyoktv4896]

Very useful

[@andreyfonseca8221]

What type of spark plugs an Elantra 2012 uses ?

[@claudedumaine931]

Pour une Elantra Hyundai 2013 après combien de kilomètres doit-on changer les bougies..??