DIY: Dodge 4.7L V8 Spark Plug Replacement

[@smaguns1]

I have to say that this is in the top 10 best videos I've ever watched to "fix" something. You were precise, descriptive, easy to follow and didn't waste anybodies time with useless chit chat. And your written description and list is awesome as well! You put a lot of effort in this video & post and it is truly appreciated. Outstanding job! Thanks

[@4DIYers]

+JP Birtz Thank you so much for the kind words, I really appreciate that!

[@charger771]

Yeah exactly right to the point. No talking about what day it is and who you bought the truck off of and not using a crappy 80 dollar cell phone to make a video. Good video man

[@schnoorsaibot313]

Thank you! One of the rare few videos that cuts straight to the point instead of a 15 minute life story!

[@4DIYers]

Thank you, I really appreciate the feedback!

[@demxod8]

Agreed. Seriously. No stupid b.s. like: "Hey guys, today we're gonna talk about the... blah, blah, blah, blitty, blah." Just straight to the point. I actually had to pause and slow things down instead of fast forward. Love it.

[@jimwade1732]

And music drowning out😂 every information on Word

[@HeartsXoXd]

Thank you, the spark plugs are in! The old ones were stock as I suspected (bought it used) and at the 120k mile mark, they were beyond shot. And the difference afterward is immediately oblivious even at idle. Your info was very helpful.

[@4DIYers]

Awesome to hear and happy to help :)

[@TheGoopGod]

I think this is the problem I'm having, bought a used one and it just hit the 130,000+ mile mark; Got the P0301 engine code this morning 🙄

[@Mears4Liberty]

Awesome job on the video; it's quick, clean, and no wandering off to other topics. Only thing I would suggest is to use a compressor to clear out the debris around plugs before pulling them, which is standard practice anyways.

[@dmcd1209]

The very best DIY video I've ever watched -- you did in 3 minutes what some would have done in 18 or 24 minutes. Outstanding!

[@4DIYers]

+Walrus Fiftyone Thank you for the compliment!

[@68firstlove]

Hey...this 4.7 i am changing plugs is the first engine i have not had to burn my fingers/hands on hot manifolds..i was a Chevy guy but bought an 07 Dakota extended cab..thank you for the great tutorial...i had all 8 plugs changed in about a half hour...and thank you for showing me where the damn things were...haha, great video

[@4DIYers]

Excellent to hear and thank you for the feedback!

[@hamstersniffer]

This is a great video: clear, quick, and to the point! Thanks so much. But I can't help but think about how this multi-step change is considered an easy plug change today. I long for the days, thirty or forty years ago, when you didn't have to remove anything but the plug boots themselves to change a set of spark plugs. I'm getting old.

[@4DIYers]

Thank you! I totally agree... I have an 84 car where I can access the plugs extremely easily, then my daily driver needs the boost pipe removed (which is tricky on it's own), you need to manoeuvre a couple covers out, and remove the coil packs.

[@92clintonr]

The early 00's Chevy ls v8's are still just a boot on the plug and those suckers are a nightmare. Constantly end up tearing the lead and having to buy another set. At least with the coil packs I've never had one "stuck" to the spark plug.

[@TwylasTreasures]

Thank you so much for this informative video! It's the best one I have found to date! As a widow who is learning how to do all this herself, I am truly grateful when I find instructions this clear! ♥

[@Monsterrello]

Great Video! No intro....fast ... accurate...and to the point! All videos should be like this! 👍

[@patricia19861000]

Thank you for the great video. I know nothing about mechanical repairs, but about to attempt to fix my truck by myself and your video will help me out a lot.

[@4DIYers]

No problem, happy to help and thank you for the feedback :)

[@roberte2098]

You're the best! Informative and specific about everything we will need. Soctet sizes, extensions and when to use them, you even took the time to show us where the AC line clips are. I appreciate the attention to detail and the efficient use of your time. Damn right, I'll like your video! Thanks again.

[@4DIYers]

Happy to help and thank you so much for the feedback, greatly appreciated :)

[@jerdelivery4256]

Very well done. One of the best DIY videos I ever watched. Quick, to the point and thorough.

[@4DIYers]

Thank you so much for the feedback :)

[@justinbradley2078]

One of the fastest and best explained videos I've ever saw!! Thanks

[@4DIYers]

Excellent to hear and thank you :)

[@clyde496]

The BEST DEMONSTRATION ever.Nice job.

[@paulmoritz2240]

thank you for making my life easier when replacing the plugs on my 2000 durango!

[@4DIYers]

+Paul Moritz Excellent to hear and glad to help out.

[@MohawkBob]

That's what I'm about to do on a 2000 Durango

[@arshakadelic]

About to do the same 2000 Durango

[@razzati420]

Thanks bud you made changing spark plugs and coil packs a breeze today. Thanks for great video.

[@4DIYers]

Thank you :)

[@neavo8421]

I just changed mine, and pulling every coil required the strength of Atlas. Needless to say it wasnt a breeze

[@Magnum5.9360]

What are the best plugs for the 4.7?

[@williegreen7148]

You was very straightforward right to the the point explaining everything, thank you!

[@4DIYers]

You're welcome!

[@lookeywho1287]

In this day of 100,000 mile spark plug interval, I think that it's important to note that on this engine the plugs should be replaced every 30,000 miles.

[@timtremblay8601]

Quickest and best auto video yet --> thanks.

[@4DIYers]

Thank you!

[@genekurish636]

I agree with the rest of the comments, very well done !!

[@4DIYers]

Thank you!

[@MsRobertosaenz]

Love this video man no bull crap straight to the point ! You are the man!

[@erichenry6606]

One of the best videos I have seen!!! Well done. Thanks!!

[@4DIYers]

Thank you!

[@hankkorenzo]

You're awesome and fAst straight to the point. Great input.

[@4DIYers]

+hankkorenzo Thank you!

[@Purcellproductionsllc]

Awesome and concise!!! New plugs and coils in under an hour.

[@4DIYers]

Excellent to hear and thank you for the feedback!

[@kevtech733]

Thanks for the video. Doing my 2004 today.

[@4DIYers]

You're welcome!

[@lisabruneau3801]

Very to the point and concise. You may want to slow down the speech just a bit.

[@4DIYers]

Thank you! An old video so I've definitely addressed the fast rate of speech.

[@greens63chevy]

Quick and to the point. Love it ... Thank you.

[@4DIYers]

Glad to help out and thank you for the feedback :)

[@seanmyers227]

Wow! Super great video, it was to the point, and packed with information

[@arthurmarquez1739]

Bravo!!! Fast and to the point! You are the BEST!

[@4DIYers]

Thank you, I really appreciate that :)

[@hectormedina4158]

I bought spark plugs for my 05 Dodge Durango 4.7 I was told to get them at 44 I was 80% done and I looked under the hood and noticed it was at 40 would it make a difference

[@joeysims8749]

Perfect.... I just got a 01 Durango and pretty sure it needs a tune up!!!! Thx.

[@4DIYers]

Glad to help out :)

[@beckymceachern6092]

Joey sims can dodge durango coil pack be used on a ford pick up

[@drumheadj3024]

This is excellent for what I need ! 🙏thank you 🙏

[@threedogsmama1764]

Excellent instruction, thank you.

[@4DIYers]

Thank you so much!

[@johnd4348]

Why do manufactures put spark plugs under the firewall. its almost impossible to replace plugs on my Kia Rondo. I let the dealership do it, and I'm almost 100 percent positive the mechanic skipped those under the firewall.

[@ricotene5183]

John D trust me I love some Asian cars like the mk4 Supras and Nissan skylines and wrxs but all of those cheap basic Asian cars are junk as hell

[@James-b5u3w]

Figures all the rest are easy compared to those

[@jamescarlson4676]

Thats one thing I hate. Why engineers put so much bullshit on top of the spark plugs. On the old v8s they were right there in front of you. You could have all 8 done in 3 mins

[@4DIYers]

Yep, and it's getting worse. Check out my video for the Ford Ranger 4cyl spark plug replacement. Technically you're supposed to remove the upper intake, but it can be done with a variety of attachments. Now I have a Ram V8 with 16 spark plugs lol.

[@denterilellington7809]

I've gotten 7 out of 8 far back passenger side plug don't want to come out seem like my 5/8 socket not grabbing out

[@thegeneralofsound]

Do I need to unplug the negative terminal on the battery before doing this?

[@blancowooden5094]

Lol hellll yea bro

[@محمداسعد-و3ط]

Can I install a dual-pole spark plug in a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7 V8?

[@4DIYers]

Yes you can, just make sure the profile matches the factory plugs.

[@alexdedios333]

Hi, sorry if this question is dumb but how many spark plugs are there total? I have a 2002 Dodge Durango 4.7L V8 and online information is conflicting, telling me I need either 8 or 16 sparkplugs. Can you clarify for me please?

[@4DIYers]

8 plugs, this was an 03 in the video. I believe the newer 4.7L, around 06 and up have 16 plugs. The 5.7L also has 16 plugs too.

[@3408kid]

excellent job that is very helpful

[@4DIYers]

+3408kid Thank you!

[@amnayelgalal1846]

Is the engine of dodge ram 2006 can be replaced in dodge Dakota 2006?? Please answer me

[@robertreadshaw7640]

I have the 4.7L magnum in my 04 ram and this will be my first plug change since owning this truck. I heard there are 16 plugs not 8 on this motor, can you confirm?

[@shawnthompson6304]

Robert Readshaw only 8.

[@4DIYers]

Same as what Shawn said, only 8. That was the same engine used in the Dakota and Durango as well.

[@beckymceachern6092]

Robert Readshaw can a dodge carnage coil pack be used on a ford pick up

[@timbrown8787]

My 4.7 magnum has 16, but it is also the flexfuel. Not sure if that's why, but according to my chilton, it's the only motor that year that has 16. Not the hemi

[@joilsongomes5]

good video great quality. but i think i gonna leave it to my mechanic once i need to change the cables also. Thank u for uploading!!!

[@damonviolette6128]

Thankyou , straight to the point

[@4DIYers]

Thank you :)

[@joseirizarry8256]

Thanks excellent explanation, take care.

[@4DIYers]

Thank you!

[@j8nkies20]

anyone knows the name or Part number shown at 1:03 (coolant hardline clips)? They were really brittle and snapped off when unlatching.

[@josearrvizo359]

How do I know witch 1s are my intake spark plugs and my Exhaust they gave me 8 of 8 different plugs and different gaps but they told me that green box for intake side and blue box for exhaust side whats that means 2011 1500 dodge ram 4.7 classic crew cab flex fuel

[@4DIYers]

Thank you so much!

[@glenmartin2437]

Thank you. Nice and quick and concise.

[@MohawkBob]

Does this also work with the 2000 Durango 4.7?

[@alfredcamacho6040]

why would oil be coming out of the hose that goes to the canister or the 2 throttle body

[@4DIYers]

You may have an issue with the PCV valve.

[@teakertown]

can you tell me which type of spark plug you recommend for a 2007 dodge Dakota Laramie V8 4x4 with 48,000 miles? thanks!

[@4DIYers]

For this particular truck, OEM replacement was copper (can't remember the brand). But as a generalized standpoint I've always ran platinum plugs in everything I've owned, specifically Bosch multi ground electrodes. Platinum still has good performance, but not better than copper, although they do last longer and the multi ground electrodes give more than one path for least resistance during a spark. Bosch is just a personal preference, I've been happy with their products.

[@teakertown]

4DIYers ..oh thanks for your reply. my brother in law has been helping me and he helped me replace them the other night...he recommended the OEM which is champion copper so that's what we put in. I was so proud of myself because I've never done that before and I know close to nothing about cars. I am going to learn as much as I can now because I was told I needed my catalytic converter replaced becuz of the code but I think it was just the spark plugs (they were worn down up to 0.055 inches)...and I have to rely on my own accumulated knowledge now. why can't the specialists figure it out?

[@4DIYers]

No problem :) Awesome to hear, we've all started somewhere and once you build up those skill it's definitely well worth it! Worn plugs will definitely cause poor performance and if too excessive will not fully burn a mixture. Catalytic converter codes are not usually good, they can be quite costly to replace. But if it was a poor mixture issue, then that code may have been more specific to an O2 sensor. So the ECU wasn't able to lean out the mixture enough and the exhaust gases were too rich.

[@teakertown]

4DIYers ...I don't understand all of that but I will try to get my brother in law to interpret that for me..lol.....I also just put in a can of Seafoam fuel system cleaner into the gas tank for the first time. do you think I Shud also use a catalytic 🐈 cleaner in the gas tank soon? thanks

[@4DIYers]

Spark from the spark plug needs to be strong enough to ignition the air and fuel mixture in the combustion chamber to create an explosion. If it's too weak, the explosion will not become hot enough to fully burn that mixture. Therefore on the exhaust stroke, those fumes will contain excessive fuel which passes by the O2 sensor. The O2 sensor will read that as a rich mixture (too much fuel) and throw an error (check engine light). An injector cleaner is a good idea. However there is nothing that will clean a catalytic converter as it's at the end of the system and is there to burn off fuel exiting into the exhaust. People have removed them and cleaned them, soaking them in a solvent. But I wouldn't think it's needed in your situation.

[@Stoviecakes]

I followed this verbatim. Dakota ran great and MPG boosted but the next day it stalled at a red light. It seems to stall randomly now & Rpm looks like it’s struggling. Anyone have any ideas what I f’d up?

[@4DIYers]

Almost sounds like a misfire, first place I'd start is with the coils. An electrical connector may not be seated correctly. Or you could even have a bad plug. If a cel is present, scan the codes too.

[@Wndsrfr48]

good quick vid that covered removal

[@4DIYers]

+Thomas McGugan Thank you.

[@Zoegonego4]

How many coils would I need for a 4.7 if I want to change all of them?

[@4DIYers]

8, one per cylinder. Typically these coil packs last for a very long time, so you may just have failing instead of all. They can usually be tested with a multimeter doing a resistance test while off the vehicle. I believe these may also have boot replacements, so if the coil is good, just replace the boot instead.

[@Zoegonego4]

4DIYers thanks for responding I really appreciate it and thanks for the help

[@ericaramirez13]

Does anyone know if a 2003 Dodge Durango has spark plug wires? Like the older cars do. Because I got people telling all kinds stuff.

[@4DIYers]

Same engine as shown in the video, it'll be coil per cylinder.

[@alexanderestk]

Why don't I have the sensor near the throttle body?

[@brandonharvey2877]

So I know the 5.7 hemi has 16 spark plugs the 4.7 only had 8 correct?

[@4DIYers]

Yes that is correct. Don't forget to subscribe :)

[@leonelzavala7021]

Which one it's the number 4?

[@sergiorosales1689]

is this the same as my 2003 dodge durango???

[@demxod8]

Perfect. Thank you.

[@4DIYers]

No problem, happy to help!

[@fishinsolitude]

Thanks for the help!

[@4DIYers]

Glad to help out! Don't forget to subscribe.

[@deplorableb.r.4211]

Very helpful! Thank you.

[@MrWillDart]

Amazing vid bro ty!

[@4DIYers]

Thank you and glad to help out :)

[@takemeback2]

This is quite a cake job, compared to f series triton plug replacement, bigtime.

[@4DIYers]

Awesome to hear! Yeah the Tritons aren't user friendly at all. Check out my video on a 4cyl Ranger, the intake side spark plugs are a nightmare.

[@takemeback2]

Did a couple of those 8 plug 4 cyls as well! I also worked for chev dealer back in the late eighties-early nineties, and wondered how the do it yourself folks liked the late eighties camaro fuel tank/pump job out in the driveway....

[@4DIYers]

Luckily I have never worked on a fuel tank from a Camaro. Just watched a video online, what a nightmare lol.

[@kevindickinson2921]

perfect thanks for the video

[@4DIYers]

Glad to help out :)

[@Ianknudsen03]

Thank you so much

[@4DIYers]

You're very welcome!

[@Ianknudsen03]

I look up how long it typically takes to change spark plugs and the internet said 1.5-2 hours

[@Ianknudsen03]

Took me 45 minutes

[@Ianknudsen03]

You made this easy

[@4DIYers]

Thank you. The video usually ends up cutting out a lot of frustrations lol.

[@VictorVasquez-ge3vl]

How long for this job ?

[@4DIYers]

Easily done in a couple hours.

[@dachamp171]

Maaaan I have an 08 Dakota so it has 2 spark plugs per cylinder i'm fucked I can't get to the bottom ones lol

[@rrgoodmanmr]

Motor City I in the same boat, I decided to pay the 400.00 and let the mechanic do the cussing.

[@scyth625]

I got to the lower plugs by taking the front wheels off and going in that way.

[@videoman77365]

YFI If you turn the speed to .o5 you can keep up with him better and still understand him. No a fence but you talk to fast.

[@tyronewalker5764]

Where are the fule injectors.

[@williamgilmore4937]

Great video. Thanks!

[@damagecontrol1049]

Informative vid, but I had to watch 3 times cause you talk too fast!

[@4DIYers]

Thank you! Old video, was still getting used to my audio editing setup. But you can play it at a slower speed in the video settings.

[@greenlight237]

Ok now how about the second row or bank

[@felipezamudio323]

Good video. Vest video ever

[@4DIYers]

Thank you :)

[@day-after-day]

Tx from Libya

[@jigsawalwayswins8636]

Screw that I'm buying my honda back

[@day-after-day]

Tx

[@timganahl3077]

Great video! Thank you very much

[@4DIYers]

Glad to help out!

[@frostbitten333]

great video! thanks

[@4DIYers]

+stevie nothin Thank you!

[@sergiorosales1689]

is this the same as my 2003 dodge durango???

[@CoryCDS]

Sergio Rosales if it had the 4.7 it should be the same.

[@4DIYers]

As Cory said, if it's the same engine, then it will be the same procedure. This was done on a 2003 Dakota.

[@sergiorosales1689]

+4DIYers even if it's the magnum 4.7

[@glennsambrana2919]

Sergio Rosales, the 4.7 in my truck has v8 but it has 16 spark plugs. silver quad cab.

[@day-after-day]

Tx from Libya