Changing spark plugs on a Jeep Wrangler JLU 2.0 turbo

In this video I’m taking you through a “relatively routine” maintenance item and changing the spark plugs on a 2018+ Jeep Wrangler JLU 2.0L four-cylinder turbo this will also apply if you are receiving a rough idle with a check engine light reading an engine code error P0301, P0302, P0303, or P0304. You will also want to follow a similar protocol for your six cylinders models however you will have to remove your intake manifold in order to access two cylinders On the front driver side.
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[@swedesam]

This has to be one of easiest spark plug changes I've seen compared to the old 3.8 v6 JKs.

[@BlackFlagAdventure]

You might be right. It’s pretty simple

[@dougcoleburn1579]

Thank you! Im at 60,000 miles and dealership just quoted me $600 to do this stating intake manifold has to come off. Think as you said its for the 6. I'll do it myself now!

[@scottmacmillan5612]

Great video. Changed my plugs really fast.

[@BlackFlagAdventure]

Thanks! Yea it’s really a quick and easy task with these motors since they pretty much make everything easy to access

[@loribeal8680]

Another great video!

[@BlackFlagAdventure]

Thanks!

[@mikesters3532]

What a PITA!

[@denisberte778]

Outstanding video! I'm not the final word on anything but I usually put a touch of oil on the threads of the spark plug so that it will go on smoothly and be easier to remove next time, just saying. Regards, Denis Berte' USMC

[@dr.lefort1596]

NGK recommends no lubricant

[@LoneStarSwirl]

I found some NGK Iridium Laser plugs for my 2018 jl sahara 2.0 turbo and they say OE recommended and pre-set gap is .026". Is this correct?

[@onlyajeep97]

Awesome Video. @9:34 I just wanted to point out that "Dried Pink Fluid" that seems to be leaking on the bottom of the turbo. Not sure if that's a cause for concern. Just a heads up

[@thedailywin537]

A coolant leak, possibly from a hairline crack in the adjacent, pressurized overflow tank. A known issue on the JL Wrangler forums. Something to monitor and repair as necessary.

[@user-lk7sm2vz8t]

What spark plugs did you use? Do you have a part number?

[@derek2335]

Just looking out brother but that torque setting was 23ft lbs instead of 13.

[@dr.lefort1596]

Is it? Should be 168 in lb or 14 ft lb

[@imbodie]

So... had to get a 5/8th with attached extension from Oreille's, then had to grind down a sleave that was on it so it would fit in the tube. A 5/8ths sparkplug socket wouldn't work by itself, kept pulling off the extension. The last two clips I just left attached and pulled the whole thing out, coil pack and all.... 2 and 1/2 hours start to finish. Will be less next time.... Funny note, NGK states the life of the plug is 30k miles but Jeep says to service them at 60k... wonder why?

[@BlackFlagAdventure]

Great feedback. Thanks! Yea I wonder where the discrepancy is lol.

[@imbodie]

@@BlackFlagAdventure no, thank you for the video... would have done it sooner had I found your video.

[@BlackFlagAdventure]

@@imbodie I’m so happy that it helped!

[@Beezner122]

I'm a cynic, but recommending changing them at 30K instead of 60K could potentially sell twice as many spark plugs. My guess is THAT accounts for the discrepancy between what NGK says and what Jeep recommends.

[@carltotillo8301]

Put some anti-sieze on the threads!

[@RoadiJeff]

NGK says to not use anti-size on their plugs.

[@efrainsalasjr.6583]

What brand and size number are they?

[@BlackFlagAdventure]

These are NGK IR Laser Iridium ILZKR7G7G stock number 90219

[@bval0014]

Can't find spark plugs for these anywhere. Any advice?

[@BlackFlagAdventure]

I actually was only able to get 1 from quadratec even though I ordered 4. Eventually I contacted them for a refund which I never got but subsequently was able to get some from a local autozone but had to wait for them to ship from a warehouse.

[@bval0014]

@@BlackFlagAdventure yea they're hard to come by for some reason no local stores have them

[@BlackFlagAdventure]

@@bval0014 well if you find some I would only recommend ordering extra so you have spares on hand. That’s what I did

[@BlackFlagAdventure]

@@bval0014 I would try an online or phone order from Autozone or maybe Napa or Oreillys auto parts