CHANGING The Spark Plugs On Sebastian Vettel's Infiniti FX50S

Today I'm working on cool cars for random friends that all showed up at once! Omar brought over his BMW M3 E46 to plug a tire that the tire store wouldn't plug. Then Scott brought over his Infiniti FX50S super SUV (the same model Sebastian Vettel drove) to change the spark plugs on the 5.0L V8. Changing the plugs on the Infiniti isn't hard but you're going to need a tools and you're going to need time (a lot of it). Taking the engine cover is off is a huge pain (two 12MM bolts in the front under the cover and two 10MM bolts on the back of the cover). Once it's off you're home free but a lot of hoses and lines will need to move around for access.
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[@biohazardshrimp]

You have somehow managed to own an R8 AND still be one of us.

[@fredwilliams7893]

I bet that FX50 would give that M3 a run for its money!

[@Nippledozer]

I'm glad you did a video on this car. So under appreciated, most dont even know it exists

[@giocoby]

Its a big blunder for Infiniti when they changed the names of their lineup. There's nothing wrong with them. I hope management wakes up and bring back the old names asap before it's to late.

[@MrRailroader03]

Just FYI, you just pull straight up to remove the engine cover. No need to remove the retainers.

[@Nippledozer]

The FX shares a platform with the Nissan Z, Infiniti G, M, and EX

[@douglasarmes8750]

OLD SCHOOL TECH-TIP use a piece of rubber fuel line to reinstall the new plugs in the head, just slip it over the tip and twist.

[@dougwebb6140]

You can use a peace of vacuum hose to thread in and out the spark plugs

[@WatchJRGo]

Very true, would've been faster than using the grabber once I had them all the way out! I'm going to find a magnetic spark plug set like another comment mentioned. 😎

[@David-pn5qj]

LOVE THIS VID!!! Keep it up🙌

[@antoniowilliams0075]

Great video. I have a 2010 fx50 had it for a year and man its fast. But now I have to change starter...🙄 real fun

[@VidTubeWatch]

I think you've got me slightly beat here as far as difficulty, but I recently changed the plugs, wires, and coil pack on my wife's 2008 Pontiac G6 GT. Five hours and few curse words later and the job was complete. I've done tune ups on several different years and models of cars, but man was that Pontiac a project.

[@kevinkehlet1543]

I work at a tire shop so, and where the location of the nail I am not surprised that they wouldn't touch it . Where I work we use a plug patch combo and have to have room on the inside. Also I can say our tire machines aren't setup for anything below 45s series tires with out destroying it

[@Utoobsteak]

They're probably ZR's too, which aren't supposed to be plugged/patched.

[@dcast777]

Ya I laughed when i saw where the hole was after JR said it was "center tread". That's not even close to center tread. Most tire shops have pictures up with the insides of the rain channel being the only place they will repair.

[@Redmerkur]

Tip #1 to get the plugs out easily after loosening use the boot on the coil pack it grabs and makes it super easy to get them out also works with plug wires most logical thing no one ever thinks about

[@rossedwardmiller]

After watching that Honda sparkplug swap and watching this, I can understand why so many mechanics like Hondas 😂

[@oshkoshbegone]

sparkplugs on my 09 ram 5.7 hemi kinda sucked. 16 spark plugs, 4 different extensions and swivels with cut hands. not the worst but not my favorite

[@GrotrianSeiler]

JR, maybe your flip videos are super popular but these are great too. You have a great channel my friend. Soon enough the whole neighborhood will be over to have you fix their car. Ha.

[@IFPanama]

I am so happy that God gave me one of those. The engine sound is amazing, also it is reliable, durable, well known and fast. And the car itself has a great sound system and excellent quality materials and style for the price. Everytime I drive this car, I enjoy it so much. 😍

[@jgizzy]

If the puncture is in center tread, less than 1/4" thick (nail, screw, etc), and at less than a 45* angle puncture -- then the only reason they wouldn't repair it due to liability is for a simple reason: any puncture-repaired tire losing its 'speed rating' so any fast car may later on get up to 150+mph and have that tire explode due to the puncture infiltrating the steel/nylon reinforcement of the tire construction itself. There is a lot of liability involved, potentially, which is why some places just refuse to repair a tire. EDIT: OKAY I saw the area of the puncture: that is NOT CENTER TREAD!!!! That is outside the tread belt area. That is always considered a non-repairable area according to tire industry standards. And that refusal to repair is precluded by the assumption that a PROPER tire plug is being installed. Your tire plug is not proper, it is ghetto as hell - external plugs are from the past, no longer used by tire professionals. You want a patch-plug combo of either 1/8" or 1/4" (max size) which is only done internally by removing the tire itself. Your fix is subpar and dangerous with a high speed performance car.

[@AndyK.1]

Jgizzy -redacted- he said it was only temporary.

[@jgizzy]

@@AndyK.1 oh k, didn't remember that part, much sense is made now

[@aabidamn]

Audi : We are the worst offender on ergonomic engineering for engine bay area. Nissan: Hold my beer

[@billnalder1017]

That was an awesome 24 hr spark plug job you did on that puppy JR!!!!!

[@WatchJRGo]

You're not kidding... ended up taking 3+ hours 😬

[@john100014]

Why dont you have more subs man, love your vids

[@WatchJRGo]

Haha, thanks Mathew, glad you're here! 💪

[@christinesommerfeld9815]

If he had more Amberghini his subscribers would explode!

[@georgem.323]

Suggestion if a grabber tool is not available a section of coolant hose that slips over the end of the spark plug will help with removal and installation.

[@102Carboy]

This video made me look for one again wanted one for a while and went and found one 30 minutes away lets just say im happy with my purchase...

[@Topbestmechanic]

One tip is to use a battery powered drill with a small drill bit(the same size as the reamer) to ream the tire. 👌

[@ljturner2009]

hows the R8 coming along? i miss that town so peaceful at night there.

[@Jamplay703]

Damn you got me with power mirrors. Hahaha

[@rodpasichnyk9140]

Sweet truck!

[@izzydizzy1115]

Pro Tip Hint: Get a length of 1/4" vacuum hose Attach hose to tip of spark plug to remove (after it's broke loose) and to install without crossing threads. Hope this helps!

[@ak2112]

Old explorers with the 4.0 SOHC were a nightmare to do plugs on

[@jeffeastman625]

ak2112 or the v6 Chevy Celebrity/Buick Century/Olds cars from the late ‘80s.... literally had to unbolt the engine and jack up the back of it just to reach the 3 on the back!! It was HELL!

[@DougsCars]

Nice E46 M3! Ok, back to watching.

[@DougsCars]

Fly and drive indeed!

[@DougsCars]

Reminds me of the 2.0L VW engine with one of the plugs under the intake.

[@aaronbays4]

That looked annoying but fairly straightforward. Nothing could be as bad as spark plugs on my old 4th gen Camaro with the LS1. Things were going pretty smooth until I hit #8, that's the one that's up under the cowl on the passenger side. Well there is like a 2" gap between the cylinder head and the plastic intake part that houses the blower motor and hvac stuff. Took me over an hour to change that one plug, my tool had like 2 or 3 swivel joints in it to get it to reach down in there, had to go to the parts store to buy another swivel piece.

[@WatchJRGo]

You know it, I may have deleted the part where I said F-Bodys are the worst... You know they make a special spark plug socket just for #8 on our cars right? 💪

[@aaronbays4]

@@WatchJRGo That would have been good info 10 years ago when I did that job. Did print off directions from LS1tech which helped though.

[@philiprizek6384]

I had to use a drill one time farm truck tire to remit out for the tire plug

[@TCreatorO]

You should do the ones on a prius lol, you need to remove the complete wiper assembly to access them

[@rkelypnonu9423]

Wow that light is no joke!

[@WatchJRGo]

I'd never used it like that before and it worked out perfectly! 💡

[@Androidfordays]

That’s a pretty dope suv

[@_Chaoticollie_]

Try sparkplugs on a '89-'93 FWD Cadillac deVille. It took me two or three days to do it -_- you, as always, did an awesome job though!

[@MrFedcounselor]

No anti-seize on the plugs?

[@RazorRC]

Sick vest on Scott

[@finchers_garage]

NetApp FTW!

[@rheser]

Starting with the clickbait now are we?

[@dutchdettweiler]

i seen him do that a couple times, definitely not gonna stay around if thats how it is. he's got a good thing though, no need to sell himself out.

[@nrvsauto8990]

How was that center of the tread? It's right on the edge

[@WatchJRGo]

It was 1.5" from the sidewall, never going to have an issue there 🍻

[@kesando84]

Are those door puddle lights stock on the INFINITI ? 🤔

[@WatchJRGo]

Yes they are. I know it's not crazy since even Mustangs with the Pony pack have them but 4 of them is kinda cool! 🍻

[@chad8349]

I have a 2012 and I bought them aftermarket and they snap right in the existing light housing. I can’t confirm or deny that they were factory, but I am a fanatic about cars and I would guess that no they weren’t. Did the owner buy it new? If not I would say the prior owner did it.

[@jasongarza3714]

You should make another video on the z28

[@EricFortuneJr.]

4:47 The moment your ole girl rolls over to see what you’re watching.. 😂😂

[@fredwilliams7893]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@82dozerdan]

I wish my E90 335d head lights came apart that easy. Mine require cutting them open.... fun times with a $1,500 headlight.

[@S13KON]

😭🤣 That cover only takes 10 seconds to remove. The Cover is designed to Snap on and off! It has rubber grommets like most engine appearance covers.

[@DapperGapper]

🤣🤣🤣🤦🏾‍♂️

[@stymiesnerdly771]

More ///M3 content please

[@jaredstephenson6468]

“Power mirrors...” WOW, I’m shocked!

[@stevestudley4060]

Where can I get a grabber tool?

[@L.R.D]

Try spark plugs on a S-type. Just take off the whole intake manifold including unreachable stuck connectors and hoses.

[@ethanmartin4366]

Can't wait for another flip video lol

[@lewih585]

You know you can literally just pop the engine cover off, right?... 30 second job 😂👍

[@fatpie213]

The camaro needs some love

[@WatchJRGo]

About $30k of it... I was quoted $10k for paint and body, gotta finish the R8 first! 🍻

[@martinjp1]

5:44 Omar don't need security the car has a stick.

[@kuchodin]

I see some rubber plugs in this engine cover. You should be able to pull it out

[@carnage50x]

my worst plug job was a Ford ranger with the ohc 4.0 v6. the back plug on​ the passenger side was not fun.

[@vector6977]

buddy had a ranger with the 2.3 that had 8 plugs, one side was perfectly easy, the other side you had to take off the intake tubes and throttle body.

[@RichieRouge206]

Cool truck actually!

[@rodpasichnyk9140]

That plug will outlast that tire, lol!

[@gtametro]

are string repairs like that legal there? in the UK they are not.

[@WatchJRGo]

Oh yeah, I don't think there are any "actual" laws about it. The tire just needs to be safe and of sufficient tread depth 🍻

[@gtametro]

@@WatchJRGo Sweet, I wish laws here were a bit more lax, especially when it comes to building cars.

[@Czechbound]

Never knew of this hot Infinitis. Here in Europe c. 23,000 Euros ( $26,000 ) for something 120,000 - 160,000km ( 75 -100k miles )

[@ncc74656m]

Trying to get that plug in: "Braaaaaaaaah!"

[@scottcol23]

The worse spark plug job i ever did was on my dad's 1995 Ford Taurus with the 3.8L V6. He ordered/purchased it in Utah and was able to option the 3.8L in it which was not normally an option but was in Utah/Colorado due to the mountains. ANYWAY the plugs on the back were so close to the firewall you had to unbolt the mounts and Jack the engine way forward. Almost into the radiator. This made changing the plugs a horrible horrible job. I swore I would never do it again.

[@scottcol23]

Did you actually notice a difference when you changed the plugs?

[@XxLonelyxX]

On the next ep he flips it!!

[@Tubetronics]

Sad that they don't make these no more

[@macro820]

Is that the engine in the Stagea? Double unicorn? Needs turbos

[@Nippledozer]

It's a 5.0 v8

[@danyoyoh]

5.0 v8 , only in the fx50

[@hingadingadurgen1446]

How's everyone's experience with the reliability on these?

[@dutchdettweiler]

it was an inch and a half from the edge, not dangerous obviously but tire shops dont want the liability or headaches down the road. way more twist and heat on the outside etc etc

[@Julian-do7bv]

I’ve always wanted a FX

[@CelticSpiritsCoven]

Almost nobody knows how fast the FX50S is. Until we easily pass them. In Luxury. Got flipped off the other day by a porche boxter idiot.

[@Julian-do7bv]

@@CelticSpiritsCoven yeah I know that are fast af

[@jayjazz2997]

Why do u call this 2009/2010 FX50S a Sebastian Vettel Edition ?

[@justinringer9727]

Well if you didn’t know plugging instead of patching would be going against the DOT spec. So it’s normal and makes sense

[@krassimirpetrov7131]

These are rare especially the S version like this one ...I was looking for a nice one for about 2 years and gave up

[@WatchJRGo]

I shopped around for this one with Scott when he picked it up a few years ago, I think there were 2 for sale in the US at the time 😮

[@CelticSpiritsCoven]

I bought mine there were 3 for sale in the US. (online listings)

[@djncrti2860]

There’s a guy next to Discount Tire in Joliet who has a silver one. Sounds mean as hell

[@williamberger2178]

I had an E90 M sport with factory run flats, retail tire shops are forbidden from patching run flat tires.

[@scottcol23]

Y'all have the same laugh. It must be a regional laugh.LoL

[@dave11686]

There is one at the local dealer and I want it

[@timothyhays1817]

I'm surprised the little blue bear didn't climb into the engine bay and help you.

[@arthurs7882]

WOW POWER MIRRORS

[@WatchJRGo]

*Power Folding Mirrors (Obviously power mirrors are no big deal) 🍻

[@williamruiz9186]

So wait.... are you an f1 fan!!! And if so are you going to the Austin gp?

[@kevinoverholtzer3126]

wtf that was the toughest sparkplug job I ever saw.

[@justinringer9727]

Not only that’s its super close to the shoulder.

[@paulmooney1395]

For those who are curious to what Omar’s plate means TEEZY means MY A@@

[@topcat2740]

Sure takes a lot of time to get to the Spark Plugs.

[@danielcarter5579]

Where's the fiero been??

[@WatchJRGo]

I sold it awhile back, had too many projects (now I try to get cars in and out quickly) 😢

[@mikebiron7339]

Cool video! FYI, I never play keyboard warrior or armchair quarterback unless I'm absolutely sure. So, that tire plug will work great....temporarily. 2-4 months in dry weather. As soon as possible, a new tire will be needed for safety. Those plugs are great for emergencies, but be prepared to replace the tire asap. Those plugs cause serious damage to the cords and rubber. You can google it or search here on YT for videos of the aftermath of long term use of plugs. Sorry to be debbie downer, but, it just needs to be said.

[@brentmadison2815]

I have a Honda Accord that needs new plugs if you want me to come by . . . haha!

[@ksstoneman]

At 16:45, is your cameraman wearing your watch?

[@Roxburysfinest]

1:17 truck?

[@bneyens]

3:08 - Is that dude on tweak?

[@mobin5547]

This is not the Sebastian Vettel edition. That car came in white only and a lot of carbon fiber and more horsepower.

[@georgem.323]

Check out South Main Auto channel's why I won't plug a tire. It explains why shops will not do it. I had the same thought till he showed the example of why.

[@iteinflammateomnia]

Epic 😎😎😎

[@larryzeldin7561]

I thought infiniti put the 5.6 motor in the second gen FX. Never knew they had a 5.0,it didn’t come any other cars besides the FX then right? The third gen M had the 5.6. My buddy had the second gen M45S,it was an awesome car. I looked into the M56S but ended up with a e60 550i back in 2007. E550 was also an option for me but I ended up sticking with the BMW cause I jumped out of an E39 540i and the Benz/infiniti just didn’t feel right. I got a Q50S in 2014 for my wife,I Remeber vettel had something to do with that car.

[@ZynovFTW]

That wasn't center tread that was right near the sidewall. I work at a dealer and we don't plug anything near the sidewall due to safety reasons. Don't want that tire blowing out.

[@805NAVE]

I freaking love Infiniti ! Imagine if Lexus made a RX460 or some RX competitor with a v8, that’d be sick!

[@MLProductions.1]

Itd have to be on a RWD platform first. But a RWD RX with the RCF engine would be pretty damn cool.

[@805NAVE]

White Boy yeah you’re right, that’s be sick. An RX 460 F sport rear wheel drive

[@dieseldan420ca]

Yes base it off the 467hp Lexus GSF just how the FX is based off Infiniti's V8 performance sedan. The Lexus Sportcross was pretty cool with its 2JZ.

[@jimjohnson7931]

Low pros hold a lotta pressure

[@KOOOOPATROOOOOPA]

Are these FX50's suddenly becoming popular out of no where ? Getting recommendations for these all of the sudden. Also its not a truck!

[@davidszakacs6888]

That driver's seat leather is looking pretty rough.

[@quinnmangum8206]

That bmw was nice tho

[@juanhigareda3810]

450 not bad

[@artistwithouttalent]

14:29 Now if only their engineers could get to work on their CVTs...

[@richphero106]

artistwithouttalent lol it’s funny b/c they purchase from Jacto

[@hughjanus4461]

Is it just me or does this guy look EXACTLY like SuperSpeedersRob, but just slightly younger?