Spark plug replacement Chevrolet Equinox 3.4L wires Tune up

Spark plug replacement Chevrolet Equinox 3.4L wires. If you are wondering how to install or remove or replace an part on your car, I hope this video will help show you how to change it.
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[@Spammyfamily]

Very helpful video but the video made it seem much easier than it is. The front-3 plugs are easy. But the back-3 probably took me 3 hours. Be sure to use an integrated swiveling 5/8" spark-plug socket like the one in the video. Don't use a standard 5/8" spark-plug socket with a separate swivel-adapter because the swivel-adapter will likely detach and it will be extremely difficult to remove a straight spark-plug-socket on the back 3 plugs. (I bought a swiveling socket after a bad experience on #1.) I changed my OEM plugs and wires on my 2007 Equinox at 100k miles (after 15 years). It probably took me an hour (and some really sore, bruised forearms just to get the boots off of #3 & #5 because they were stuck so badly. I eventually got them off using a round-jaw pliers that I placed perpendicular to, and just below the hex-head of the silicone boot, pulling with both hands, several times. You can't see the back plugs so the work is completely blind unless you use an endoscope (like I did). I'm not sure if I could have done the back-3 plugs (especially re-inserting them) without an endoscope. If I had known the job would have been that difficult, I probably would have taken it to my mechanic (at least for the back 3 plugs). Not sure if it would be easier to do next time because the dielectric gel that I put on the boots might make them easier to remove. If I tried it again, I'd probably remove the coil pack and bracket as others have suggested here. FYI: After 100k miles, my original plugs were VERY worn (despite probably 85% highway driving), but there were no signs of any engine problems, like oil or carbon fouling. (I think they should be replaced at more like 75k miles.) Just prior to changing the plugs, the vehicle had started to sometimes stutter and buck on the highway. I thought that maybe the transmission was failing. Then it threw P404 (EGR valve) & P1779 (torque to TCM) engine codes-- even though I had just replaced the EGR valve (due to an earlier P404 code). But after I changed the plugs & wires, it started running well again-- no more stutter/buck on the highway and no engine codes so far.

[@travisgallegos7630]

Changed out the spark plugs on my grandpas equinox with 120k. Spark plugs looked extremely worn, the parts were the originals. Only changed the plugs and not the wires, his choice not mine. Hopefully the dielectric gel will make it easier to change out the wires when they fail soon enough. Forearms are so bruised, getting the boots off or the rear ones was difficult.

[@Tay58382]

Only a complete idiot would take a hour on each of the back 3 plugs.

[@billagnone7321]

I ended up pulling the coil pack and mounting bracket. 10 more minutes and it exposes the wires and plugs. A lil more work but less hassle. Plus I got big hands also a belly. Lol. Thanks.

[@katrinalindahl1293]

Thanks that helps me out I'm going to do it this weekend I was debating to take the coil pack out in the bracket so I'm going to do it to make it a little bit more better time thanks for the heads up

[@billagnone7321]

@@katrinalindahl1293 you will have to take that bracket off as well to expose the plugs. 10mm for the 2 bolts under the coolant line. You will need to pry it up a lil bit to get the bolts out. Not much, just a lil bit. Then a 13mm for the 2 in the back. Use a short extension with a deep well socket. The back plugs are a pain but be patient. Lol

[@antoniotramber]

Great job! And thanks for helping all of us out with your videos. Definitely getting the follow and upvote :)

[@johnjacob6774]

The firing order on the 3.4 is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 if you stand on the passenger side and face the engine the first spark plug against the fire wall which woul be on your left is Number 1. Number 2 is the first one on your right. Then 3 will be the second spark plug on the same side as 1. Then 4 would be the second plug on the same side as 2. 5 would be the last plug on the same side as 1. And 6 would be that last plug on the same side as 2 . the coil is numbered so you cant mix them up i typed it out like this to help anyone who is new to cars and eliminate confusion.

[@dls424]

Thanks, good video. I will be trying this in a few days myself on my Chevy Equinox.

[@davedsa1]

Thank You, understood what to expect and how to address it. Reaching the back plugs from the top were easer for me than bottom.

[@nazimrahaman5521]

Q

[@danmabry3741]

Would it be a little easier if you took the ignition coil off to get to the rear spark plugs????

[@loridaube2002]

So awesome. Thanks so much. Being a woman who knows a lot about things like this, im getting older and never had my 2005 tuned up since Ive had it since 2012. Now I know I cant get ripped off. Thank you!

[@muffs55mercury61]

Bought my '05 in 2012 too and this is also it's first tune up.

[@magdareyesdiaz8767]

Thank you my husband put the plugs in wrong if it was not for your video he would have never gotten what was wrong.

[@thunderpup10]

sweet aunt jemima, thanks im in the middle of a plug and coil and wire change on a 2008 pontiac torrent those back plugs , sheesh,,, your doing it without pulling the coil is amazing..

[@vinceleto]

Thank you, those back plugs were a real pain in the ass and so were the back clips. Great video.

[@MotorsMechanic]

vinceleto Yeah I was about to say that I did my wife's SUV several years ago and it was very easy getting the back plugs out from underneath the vehicle. Maybe drive it up on some ramps or support it on two jack stands for added security. It's time to do them again, actually. Have a good one.

[@muffs55mercury61]

My plugs ran well for 98,500 miles (since I bought the car) Still were ok but the car had a missing cylinder for a minute or two during morning start up so guess it's time to change them. Having a magnet socket really helps matters especially on the rear bank.

[@daveb.3899]

Good video! Very detailed and clear. I'll be doing this to our 08 very soon. Thanks!

[@kaylor87]

Hey, I know this was 5 years ago, but do you remember how difficult it ended up being? I am about to try swapping my gf's plugs as well, after the dealer told us it was gunna cost $700.... Her's is a 2008 as well. Thanks!

[@NativePride1985]

@@kaylor87 $700!? Wow... Also, did you end up doing the plugs on her car? I think mine are going, car was sputtering today so I'm going to test them with my electrical tester thingy LMAO! I forget what the tool is called.

[@kaylor87]

@@NativePride1985 Dang, good luck!! I unfortunately have not yet, maybe this weekend haha. And yeah, 700, I couldn't believe it...

[@NativePride1985]

Okay, so, you don't need to disconnect anything and we changed the plugs from the top of the engine (not underneath).The hardest part was putting the plug wires back. Cylinder 5 plug wire just wouldn't click back into place. Persistence is key with the back wires. Also, we didn't use a torque wrench, we hand tightened and then did a ½ or ¼ turn I believe.

[@kaylor87]

@@NativePride1985 Awesome! Thanks so much man, as long as our daughter brings the car back tomorrow, I'm gunna give it a shot!

[@johnargue2977]

Doing one now. If end spark wire breaks on spark plugs, can try needle nose but found an easier way. There's a socket that's called go thru . Sold harbor freight . 5/8 Socket will go on spark plug even with the stupid piece on it. Remove plug and all.

[@mecalpsha4473]

GREAT video, subscribing !

[@oldgeezer68]

I found this to be very helpful. I really liked the old plug boot idea, worked well. However I waited until almost 150,000 miles to change plugs. The engine ran pretty good until about 140k. So the plug wires wouldn't twist and pull off. So in the back, the odd numbered plugs, I couldn't get the wires off, like shown here, so I had to go into major surgery mode. I removed the airbox on the left, engine mount, generator, the coil pack and it's bracket, and then I could get to my rear plug wires. Took about a week out in the nice Michigan spring weather after work, but I got it done (beats February anyway). Changed the serpentine belt while I was in there too, hence removing the engine mount.

[@TheMadness51]

Nice vid. At least I know some of the work can be done from the top.

[@theophany1770]

Thanks! I'm about to tackle this on my wife's Eq.

[@airborne5642]

2010 6 cylinder Equinox 100,000 miles. 1. Got a tune up a year ago and plugs replaced but not wires. 2. In less than a year three plugs replaced due to cracks. 3. Ignition Coil replaced 4. Now check engine light on and vehicle misfires and idles rough. 5. Really feel misfire at 60 - 65 mph. 6. It feels similar to transmission slippage.

[@thecoffmans24]

Airborne did you find a fix?

[@abelbaro1686]

2007 Equinox LS. Thank you

[@tumataidauphin7674]

Come on I thought it was in a Chevy equinox lt 2006 🤬

[@patsteece9374]

You make it look easy

[@MVRWC]

Excellent! Thank you

[@Josedoggie1962]

Awesome thanks for the video and old spark plug boot tip great idea!!

[@riversidesagkeeng30]

I do those all the time I see you have a hoist it takes a hour to do all 6 it’s a lot easier getting the back ones from the bottom

[@gregoler6069]

Thanks for sharing

[@kellymccartney659]

very helpful tutorial

[@thug2gq4u]

Can a cylinder p0301 cause overheating or just needs replace spark.plugs and wires?

[@barney61ful]

Thank you for the EXCELLENT video with tips and to all the commentors!!! I have 2007 LT and bought AC Iridium 41-101 plugs, AC has $2 per plug rebate, new Duralast #C1521ignition coil (thanks "Youngkook Lee" for idea to remove coil while changing rear plugs)and AC wires. Only 77,000 miles but drive it on LONG trips, do not want a coil failure in isolated area, I'll store old coil in spare tire area with old wires.

[@ib516]

The back 3 are easy enough to get to from underneath provided you have a set of ramps. Just make sure your exhaust is cool. I did mine yesterday.

[@trevlouie]

that's how i did both '08 pontiac torrent and '09 Chevrolet Equinox pretty much most vehicles i worked on i can access from the back end under neath and you can see also

[@Nikosakii]

I tried it and can’t get it how’s u do it?

[@rcalzadilla]

@@Nikosakii It's a mental attitude kind of thing. If you are predisposed to do it, you can. Just take your time, be calm, maybe place a piece of cardboard and a moving blanket, for comfort and do it. If that fails, pretend you are being paid $2,000.00 dollars and see if that works for you. Go ahead, you will see.

[@alexavila187]

Thankyuo is nice video

[@Nikosakii]

Ok soo..I followed the wire from spark plug 5 and it led to the second socket in the front and I have an 05 Chevy equinox , sooo...how is 5 In the back exactly?

[@haroldkleever7746]

got the front 3 out but cant get the back 3 out wire aren't coming cant twist them any suggestion

[@shellybelle6781]

I don’t know how tight to tighten the number one. I had a misfire on that one. My Machanic didn’t change the 1, but others. 1 keeps coming out because I don’t know how tight

[@Allendavidrolfe]

Hey would bad wires and plugs cause spark knocking & even cause my engine to get overheated enough to cause antifreeze to boil over and spray out the reservoir bottle... I have replaced thermostat cooling censor relays to my fans cause they had shorts or bad connections and i noticed the number 3 plug boot on the cable had a cut and was dry rotten and i seen a thick red spark arcing on the block or exhaust manifold.. It seems to overheat when its idling too long.. and even shakes motor then stalls.. I can drive it once the motor is revved up it drives fine till i stop at lights or let it idle too long then it overheats and idles takes off with no power..

[@dennisfloyd4691]

Thats a radiator problem

[@honeyplug]

I dont see how I'm going to be able to get those last 2 plugs without removing the coil pack. I can't even determine which is which or where they are, even following the damn spark plug wire. Sad

[@dedelgado6242]

Where can you find labeled spark plugs for the 2008 Chevy equinox

[@muffs55mercury61]

Got mine at O'Reilly's.

[@GypsyWahine50]

Did he ever say what size sockets to use? I mean.. that’s great that he showed the tools but he didn’t actually say socket sizes for the spark plug socket. Great if you know a mechanic but for someone like me who has to do it on her own, I have no idea what he used. 😕 And is supposed to get this done today. 😑

[@drewtalbert1936]

there's only two size plug sockets, he is using the smallest one

[@mazman117]

@@drewtalbert1936 There are actually 4 different spark plug socket sizes for on road vehicles. 14mm, 5/8, 3/4, and 13/16. 5/8 is the most common today but Japanese auto makers still like to use 14 mm.

[@Spammyfamily]

5/8". Definitely need a swiveling socket, not a socket and a swivel adapter.

[@nathankies8015]

Is this the same directions/way to change the sparkplugs on a 2010 equinox?

[@quilmesdave]

+Nathan Kies If it's a 3.4, yes

[@mulbahkerkula2168]

Want to see a clear installation of the spark plug wires

[@ahavekost49]

I can't get my arm around the engine to reach the back plugs like I saw you do. any suggestions?

[@youngkooklee5057]

I think the video didn't show a lot of important operations for job. First of all, you need to remove the ignition coil to reach the back plugs. However, that operation is not that easy because the required pull off force is high and and it's very hard to hold the boot with bare fingers or other hard tools. Having struggling for a day with them, I used a nylon paracord loop to pull off the rear plugs. I wrapped around the boots with the loop and pull them off. Wrapping is not easy but possible.

[@MotorsMechanic]

Adam Havekost from the bottom. Much easier.

[@muffs55mercury61]

@@MotorsMechanic A friend did his mini van from the bottom and it seemed quite easy.

[@devonsmart7595]

Ok here’s a question how do you know if your thermostat is working cause I bought a new one and added coolant and yet the coolant keeps rising

[@luissorto8719]

hey Devon, I saw your post and wanted to ask if you bled the system "get the air pocket out". If you did not do that after the thermostat change, it will continue to overheat. Btw im a Auto repair shop owner and tech if you're wondering

[@chuckwebb7564]

I just bought a 2005 Equinox. Going to replace the spark plugs. Your pointers were helpful on the firewall side. Can the rear spark plugs be accessed from underneath the car? If so, would it be easier?

[@thug2gq4u]

Chuck Webb will.u replace the wire for the spark plugs?

[@mikegalloway3861]

We're you able to get them from the bottom?

[@thedonssp]

HI so do you have any idea what the starting issue is with these 05 equinox. it just cranks and wont start.

[@infotainment999]

Battery?

[@JOURNEY67]

Dirty Throttle body,had same issue,found solution here in youtube,it was really easy to clean.

[@fernandoescuderoperez2528]

1-3-5 son parte trasera del motor? Enfrente 2-4 y 6? EQUINOX LT 2007? Para colocar correctamente los cables de las bujías!

[@MartinRodriguez-ch2el]

Así es amigo, ese es el orden de encendido

[@user-qk3bz5rc2q]

Y en la ekinox 2005 como van

[@jowilsalazar3658]

can you make a video on how to change the transmission fluid.on a 06 chevy equinox

[@galvestonco.rcenthusiast1890]

jowil SaLAzar you don't. its a sealed unit and will void manufacturer warranty if opened.

[@carstuff4u942]

Actually you can change the fluid. Since these are all out of warranty. It's a removal of front motor mount then you can see the yellow dipstick. The drain is on the bottom of the transmission. No filter to replace.

[@trevlouie]

watch this video provided below is a link to the video you wish to preform service too kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqvYkmB5rMaWmcU

[@phreddibrandyburg7880]

My 08 equinox has a rough idle and won't stay started what is wrong with it???? I have replaced the IAC valve, EGR valve plus tube, starter,alternator, spark plugs and wires and the coil pack and it's still running rough and has a rough idle and won't stay started. I need your help to help me diagnose the problem

[@luiscarrera5181]

Did you figure out what's wrong with it I have the same issue

[@josefgordon7712]

Yeah, took me four hours to get the front 3 and I gave up trying to get the back three 😒

[@vicentecuevas667]

I just got an 08 equinox sport and mine has the 3.6L is it the same tune up procedure as the 3.4i ?

[@kaylor87]

Hey, did you end up getting it done? I am about to try the plugs on my gf's 08 this weekend as well.

[@vicentecuevas667]

@@kaylor87 yeah.it was a little tricky because the 3.6 has ignition coils.

[@kaylor87]

@@vicentecuevas667 Okay, cool. I can probably handle a little bit tricky! Long as it's not too bad... I just couldn't believe the dealership quoted her over $500 to change them. Thanks so much, man!

[@vicentecuevas667]

@@kaylor87 its not that hard.just be careful with the wires.it took me about 30 mins to do it.good luck.

[@kaylor87]

@@vicentecuevas667 Awesome! Thanks bro ♥

[@mikejackson6862]

You don’t put anti-seize on the new plugs??

[@benedictalexis2530]

They are not that tight.

[@blowinbigbuds]

Anti seize it all I do lol

[@bercor723]

thanks and nice pic lol

[@donalddowdell1783]

ber cor

[@theshapeshifter9275]

Does this work on 05?

[@rock962000]

yes sire

[@muffs55mercury61]

The '08s were largely face lifted with some parts changes but the engines are the same.

[@marcosmoralesdiaz5615]

Que senifica faya desistema descarga

[@runningbull6178]

what size is the spark plug socket

[@brandyclaypool1728]

After changing the wires and spark plugs, there is now a clicking noise, any idea as to what is causing it?

[@BigZeus]

Sounds like arcing

[@dls424]

Just a thought, does sound like arcing. Try running it at night in no light and look for electrical arcing along the wires. Maybe just a bad new wire? High humidity area days would run worse.

[@MotorsMechanic]

Brandy Claypool Hi there beautiful. You probably don't own the vehicle anymore. I highly doubt the clicking noise is coming from changing the plugs. However, if you paid someone to do them for you then it's possible.

[@336mexico]

I didn't see which spark plug goes to which wire

[@Nikosakii]

I can’t get to the back 3. I put it up on ramps like everyone said in the comments and can’t get to it!

[@ricksgiggle8852]

Did you end up being able to change them?

[@channaSC843]

2:43

[@INS14466]

Oh man them back 3 cylinders look like they are gonna be a pain

[@trevlouie]

do it from underneath on ramps, not so bad that way

[@Nikosakii]

Mobile Mechanic I tried and couldn’t get to it what am I doing wrong??

[@trevlouie]

@@Nikosakii use ramps or jack up vehicle

[@Basement31]

Can you just replace 3 front spark plugs and leave the 3 in the back for some other time?? Lol

[@shaquillasearles2217]

Basement31 hahaha no you can't ESPICALLY not on a CHEVY EQUINOX!

[@ivanbozarth174]

this is a bad how to video! kids don't ever take all your wires off at one time. do one at a time

[@Bucknastyy]

Ivan Bozarth why? Will it fuck up the engine?

[@donhunter5.56]

Ivan Bozarth if you don’t know the firing order of the vehicle you shouldn’t do a tune up

[@Nikosakii]

It’s labeled...

[@Tay58382]

I have never been compelled to send anyone making videos money ever no more so than I have the hairy krishnas Or the not hairy krishnas at the airport for giving me a flower only difference is laugh out loud you can't take the flower back see my thinking says if anyone's to stupid to figure out how to change spark plugs without a video the they have no business changing a flat let along a spark plug