EVERY Chevy Truck Spark Plug Removal & Installation

[@MattsShop]

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[@DRDROP-fj4bo]

I take my tire and plastic fender liners off. Sit on a stool and use long extensions. Use a piece of rubber fuel line slipped over top of spark plug to get them started by hand. Good video. 👍

[@MattsShop]

That sounds much more relaxing. My back will remember that trick next time I'm sure. Thank you 👍

[@JRobert111111]

I just changed my plugs and wires today with GM wires and ACDelco double platinum plugs as that's what RockAuto and AutoZone show for my 06 Tahoe 5.3.. It's running great, so I'm just going to leave them in. Folks complain about cylinder 8 being difficult, but after doing my 93 Astro a few days ago, #8 on my 06 Tahoe 5.3 was nothing. I don't sit under the hood of my car, I stand on a Harbor Freight folding metal stool which works out just right.

[@MattsShop]

The double platinum plugs are great. I would run them no problem. Sounds like a great setup. Anything to save your back!

[@shumanchu1]

In case anyone is curious about the difference between the two part numbers: (credit to Jamminator) The 41-110 is made by Denso and is the factory Delco plug (rebadged Denso #ZTJ16R10 plug). The 41-162 is made by NGK and is the recommended Delco replacement (rebadged NGK #IZTR5B11 plug). The 41-162 (NGK) is spaced to .043" while the 41-110 (Denso) is spaced to .040". The 41-162 (NGK) has a 0.6mm tip while the 41-110 (Denso) has a 0.4mm tip. After remaining stock of 41-110 is depleted, there will only be 41-162 available for use. Both spark plugs have a factory anti-seize coating and explicitly state not to use additional anti-seize. That said, do what makes you happy because stuck plugs really suck. Put di-electric grease only on the ceramic portion to aid with preventing carbon tracking, try not to get it on the metal contact. Do not over torque these, and don't use a plug that you dropped on the ground, as both will cause delayed failure modes that will haunt you.

[@m_soko]

Is there a preference between the 110's and 162's? Thanks for the more indepth info. PS I will still use just a dab and spread on the threads regardless of the coating. That's an added step I'm sure all data etc are leaving out to insure a faster repair time that deem as a nuisance

[@shumanchu1]

@m_soko I would use the 110 as long as they are available since they are closer to factory/OE than the NGK 162. The 110s work great for a very long time, why change something that works?

[@suehelling8770]

Bought my 03 with 180000 changed plugs and wires transmission fluid now over 300000 and still runs great but I guess I'm due to do it again

[@MattsShop]

Keep it runnin awesome 👌

[@thunderheartgaming4416]

The only plugs my auto store had was auto lite I hope that's fine they are the iridium ones

[@Mikey-wf9py]

These trucks are godly

[@Unkownuserguest]

I heard NGK is also the best

[@Jaymalo223]

So what would happen if I didn’t tighten my spark plugs with torque bar but I tightened it until it felt tight

[@MattsShop]

They will be tight lol If you go too tight it can rip the aluminum out of the heads.

[@Mikey-wf9py]

I got 02 Denali 245k and 03 seirra with 98k only 4.8 but i like it... Goes to the gas station a lot less than my 6-0... It just needs more rpm to get sane job done... Where I rarely notice it is like certain hills. My Yukon would stay in third gear but the Sierra has to downshift

[@MexicanMovie]

thanks man, new subscriber!

[@MattsShop]

You're welcome! Thanks.

[@devonboyer6054]

??? Please? I have a 2002 and 2003 Avalanche 2500, do you recommend the same everything on your videos for these trucks??? Need advice, thank s!!!!

[@Mikey-wf9py]

One of my coil harnesses has a black jumper wire... Do you think it was just a repair or a Jimmy rig? It also has a black black wire going to the ground where the alternator sits. That might be just a Jimmy rig ground

[@highproof2735]

Great video, could I please ask what scan tool you use?

[@MattsShop]

I use a lot of different ones. Honestly for these trucks the VCXNano Tech2Win emulator is the best.

[@michiganporter]

Having long arms helps a ton! I have a question about the coils...are they supposed to be tight in their housing? Seems like a tight fit is the way it's supposed to be not a little sloppy...

[@michiganporter]

I guess my question pertains to the round coils

[@MattsShop]

The coils are supposed to be tight to the metal brackets. Yea, they have bolts you can tighten them up a bit.

[@michiganporter]

@@MattsShop thanks bud I'll mess with them tomorrow morning, thanks for taking the time to answer my question!

[@jonhsmith2523]

What coil pack do you recommend

[@dannyhollis2765]

When do you change coils? I have 240,000 miles

[@tcorley7477]

Should I change my plug wires every time I change plugs?

[@MattsShop]

Yes, every 100,000 miles. Next video.

[@markhuyette8509]

A piece of vacuum hose works great for starting the spark plugs into a hard spot 😂

[@Mikey-wf9py]

Sometimes breaker bars fit in tighter spaces because smalled head

[@JoseHerrera-np3zx]

How you get cables off without damaging

[@MattsShop]

You don't they always break. Next video

[@jacobrichardson2180]

When I go to order AC Delco 41-110 or 41-162 for my 2004 Silverado 2500HD 6.0, it says doesnt fit on amazon, oreilys, aurozone, etc. Should i just ignore it?

[@MattsShop]

YES, IGNORE IT!!!

[@suehelling8770]

This is why I hate ordering parts

[@jacobrichardson2180]

​@@MattsShop Thank you sir!

[@real2game2007]

For 04 Tahoe would this be the same or no?

[@davidpotter7484]

@@suehelling8770 Call the dealership. With the VIN you can get the correct part numbers.

[@iheartnikes2187]

Hii there love to see all your videos on the Chevy 5.3 vorte. Wanted to ask can you do a video on the gear shifter mines is really hard to put into gear from park feels really tight😮????

[@davidpotter7484]

you just need to work out a bit.

[@carlwilson867]

What, no heat shields for the plug wires? The wires are fun to remove especially if the last person to change the plugs didn't lube the boot.

[@MattsShop]

They go on the bottom of the boot over the spark plugs. I always use them!

[@carlwilson867]

@@MattsShop You are so right. I don't know how I missed seeing them. Owner 2002 Avalanche 5.3L

[@KevinMurphy-n7t]

300k+ miles carbon fouling plugs and stumbling. Replaced most sensors and intake gaskets. Any ideas?

[@davidpotter7484]

my idea is shooting the parts cannon at something and hoping it fixes it is a bad idea. Factory parts are good, aftermarket is junk. Get service data, from Mitchel or ALLDATA or one of the others. You need specific tools and information to diagnose something.

[@vonpapi5741]

I have a 2000 Silverado 1500 ls 5.3 an it says they both doesn’t fit

[@Chevyowner79]

Iridium spark 41-962 platinum Says for My 2002 chevy tahoe 5.3 But yet you say These are the 2 numbers for the spark Plugs is what I should get but they say they don't fit why what is the deal with that

[@MattsShop]

They had a service bulletin. They didn't think the trucks would go another 100,000 miles because they were old. So the recommendation from GM is the Platinum plugs. 41-110 and 41-162 WILL work. Just double check the length with the old plugs before installing them. Just to make sure you're good.

[@jorged.8931]

I was wondering the same so go to go ill order them tomorrow

[@davidflannery9746]

thank you sooooooooo

[@MattsShop]

You're welcome! Haha

[@JulioSanchez-l7o]

NGK iridium's are fine

[@jonyoung6405]

All my AC Delco parts are made in China .

[@MattsShop]

They tell me the old 41-110 was made by NGK.

[@davidpotter7484]

the numbers on plugs were always a heat range. Like the AC Delco r44t that is for a 350. The r43t is a colder plug and the r45t is hotter. All other maker of plugs had the same thing, but the AC is the only one i know. I would imagine its still the same for plugs on these new shitbox motors.

[@alcerz984]

That anti sieze will change your torque when you torque them down be careful!

[@longlivechina7538]

Your my hairy hero

[@MattsShop]

Hahaha thanks! 🦁