The Tune-up Special-- Diagnosing and Repairing a Lack of Spark Plug Maintenance

[@CaptureYouVideo]

Just wanted to say - EXCELLENT PRESENTATION - SPEAKING, CLARITY - EXCELLENT.

[@GoTechTraining]

Thank you very much! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@baxrok2.]

Great presentation. An excellent example and some outstanding photos as well. Thanks!

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks Baxrok2! Glad you enjoyed it! A good picture is worth 1000 words right? Mike Becker, Technical Services Instructor

[@Mickeystyles1]

I'be never seen a presentation on spark plugs like this one.I learned something new.

[@GoTechTraining]

Awesome! Glad you picked something up! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@markstrickland8736]

Most guys did their own tune ups. I had a tach, timing light, and dwell meter. Plugs cost maybe $1.50 each. Air filters and that little piece that went into the breather cost maybe $3. Points & condenser was maybe $6 or $8. I did my own, and could dial in the rpm's timing, and dwell angle to perfection. I had a 327 Chevy, and with the engine idling, you couldn't tell it was running. There was plenty of room under the hood to work, even with a big V8. I miss it.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hi Mark, Yeah, it is amazing how much the ignition system has changed over the years! ~Ryan

[@AZsmoothrider]

Great video. My confidence in the integrity and mechanical competency of most shops/tech has been slightly restored by your video (main reason I do most of my own work).

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey thanks Smooth Rider! Sometimes doing your own work can be the most rewarding and the cheapest..but it's not always feasible. It's always nice to find a shop that you can 100% trust. Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@michaelmagee4408]

Brilliant! Superb presentation! Thank you Wells Vehicle Technology and Super-Master Mechanic Mike! Job "well" done!!

[@gregoryjoubert2606]

Most detailed look at spark plugs diagnosis on the tube. Thank you for puttin this excellent video together to help others.

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks for watching Gregory! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@suhaybsanusi9811]

Mike you are such a fantastic communicator...you presented the issues flawlessly and in a simple manner that even an idiot can understand. Well done.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Suhayb, thank you very very much! I really appreciate the kind words :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@yukonjacque1656]

Liked seeing the arcing of the energy through the boot to insulator of the spark plug. Never knew that could happen. Good tips : what else to for on plugs, not just gap. Thx

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey, thanks for watching! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@williamstevens4824]

Great video. I must be the same age as your Grandpa. I started working on car's when I was 10 year's old. I'm 65 now. Your video reminded me of the 12K mile tune-ups years ago. Thanks for the information. I still do all of my scheduled maintenance myself. Thanks again. Bill

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Bill, my grandpas quite a bit older. He always has good stories about cars from "back in his day". Thanks for watching! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@garylangley4502]

I just turned 65 and one thing I remember is that plugs would foul out because of the lead in the gasoline. It was a grey crust that would build up on plugs. Some garages would have plug sand blasters to clean plugs, but they were not used much after about the mid '50's. They just replaced the plugs after that.

[@melrod4877]

I learned so much from the close up comparison of the spark plugs. Very easy to comprehend. Thank you for making this video. Very informative.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Mel Rod, thank you very much for watching! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@dmalott0908]

Same here! Best explanation I've ever heard or seen!

[@m.swiercz7152]

Kudos for covering spark tracking. You are spot on stating that as the spark plug gap increases, more electrical energy is required to create a spark. Furthermore, you are correct in that the surface spark tracks are due to electrical energy finding a "shorter" path to ground. The correlation between spark plug gap and spark tracking is a bit misleading. A good spark plug whose electrode is worn will suffer a dielectric breakdown around the inner electrode's insulator well before sparking through the exterior insulator and traveling down the spline. If surface spark tracks are found, it is most likely due to a manufacturing error, physical damage to the plug, or an old plug. The sintered alumina insulation found on most spark plugs will have micro-fractures whose insulating characteristics suffer with age. An increased gap just stresses the problem, but does not cause it. Surface spark tracking and other forms of carbon tracking are also the result of improperly seated boots, letting in moisture, ionized air, and other contaminants, or installing "dirty" spark plugs in the first place. Tracks on the inside of boots are generally not a problem. Applying a coating of dielectric grease on the inside surface will seal those up and decrease the likelihood of it happening again with a new spark plug. If the cabling is old and the boot is cracked, then replacement is a good consideration. However, if the rest of the cabling still looks good, a cheaper and more effective solution is the use of a third-party replacement boot. That, with some dielectric grease will make it as good as new.

[@laellewis7787]

What a great presentation, informative, direct and easily understood. GREAT JOB young man.

[@GoTechTraining]

Thank you Lael Lewis!!! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@mel63613]

I'm a retired licenced aircraft mechanic; a Canadian A.M.E.What he's saying is: Look after your equipment, it'll look after you!

[@GoTechTraining]

So true Melvin! :) Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@Jesussavedme]

Dude I'm a female and you have helped me so so much to understand things I would have never even thought of thank you so much 🥰

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Laura, thanks so much! Now you can school your friends on spark plug replacement ;) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@Jesussavedme]

@@GoTechTraining absolutely ☺️

[@crisprtalk6963]

Mike, I gotta tell you, you speak very well, easy to listen to, good cadence, very professional. Nice job.

[@mikefox4008]

Thanks much for your VERY WELL EXPLAINED information! I thought I knew everything about spark plugs and ignition systems before, now I do!

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Mike, thanks!!! Glad you learned a thing or two :) Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@joshuam.2685]

Wow.. I was not expecting such a brilliant video... Great job !. This is a very informative presentation that shares the detailed insights that only experience and know how can provide. I feel like I just came from class having gained a wealth of knowledge in a 9 minute lesson. Thank you. My Pop taught me well also, and I do what I can myself. I'm always looking to learn more, however , and you've delivered some dandy tidbits of knowledge here. .. Big Thumb Up and New Subscriber. 👍🏼🤙🏼

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey jgjuice m, thank you very much! Welcome to the channel friend :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@eddyd.105]

Changing plugs and coils on 2011 f150 5.0 could not figure why I was having a p0300 code turns out she was arching threw the boots. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us diy guys

[@davidives7997]

Very useful and damming evidence of lacking maintenance. Good tutorial. Thanks

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks for watching David! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@BasicPoke]

Well done, good presentation, thank you. Reminds me that I should replace the plugs on my civic, never have. What you did not explain is why the fouled plug did not have the carbon tracks on the ceramic.

[@Mikeshawtoday]

Really, really good. Thanks! I'm new at this and just pulled out the plugs on my 1970 Land Rover. What do I have to do? It's all here in your video. Thank you!

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey MikeShawToday, thank you so much for watching and commenting! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@jcarlosquebrado6716]

Dude, great presentation. So many KZbinr make an effort to sound "special", but (in my opinion) end up sounding annoying. I actually enjoyed your story about old tune ups. Great presentation

[@donaldwatson6342]

very well stated. its good that you showed why the coil had to be replaced. most shops wont go that far.

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks Donald! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@mariafernandamartinez1971]

Love the presentation of your videos mike 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks!!!! ~Mike

[@gunnarroseberg9879]

Great bit of detective work, especially nice followup evidence/ pictures.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Gunnar, thanks for watching! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@battlearenatoshinden]

Well done. Very informative. Didn't fall asleep once.

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks! Glad to here we could keep you engaged. Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@brianbayer9746]

I love the pry bar holding the hood up!!

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Brian, "hood prop" :) We've now gotten an appropriate tool...I really hate getting hit in the head by a hood with weak struts!!! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@davidtrautman6482]

You're going to tell me that you didn't have any spare coil boots like that lying around? Baloney! I have a bunch of those very same boots lying around. You hammered and took advantage of that poor customer.

[@GoTechTraining]

David, sure you could replace the boots...but whos to say the coil isn't going to fail due to the fact that it's been overworked by the plugs. I don't like comebacks but at the end of the day, it's the customer's decision on what they want in their car. Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@jdub976]

Your right David. And a 1,000 dollars for plugs and wires? Man that is an expensive tune up. It's a shame people don't know how easy it is to do this stuff. 5 bucks for spark plugs and a 100 dollars an hour for labor is way to much for me.

[@robertt9342]

J dub . Well it's not just wires, it is the coil.

[@troydzuricsko7331]

Thanks for the information. Well explained! So, if I understand this correctly.... As the spark plug gap grows wider, the ignition system compensates by jumping the voltage so high that it eventually ruins the coil/boot assemblies, the wiring, and possibly the ECU?? When plugs would wear on the old systems, it would let you know the gap was too large by misfiring. You immediately knew to check the plugs, rotors, etc... No engine check light needed and the cost was relatively small. I guess modern systems are smart enough to detect faults, but they don't warn you (except for oil changes) ahead of time to perform maintenance. The owner's manual doesn't say anything about it either. When the MIL lights, you have it checked out. Besides, once the problems described in this video show up, most folks are ready to trade the car in anyways. Leave it to the next owner to fix.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Troy, thanks for watching!!! That's true. The larger the gap, the harder to jump, the more voltage required. PCM can and does get killed from this on certain vehicles. Every car has a spark plug maintenance interval. We will actually be adding that information to our website very soon! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@josephbragg1162]

Great video. Some people just do not realize the importance of changing their spark plugs. There are a lot of spark plugs out there claiming that they can last 100,000 mi before being changed but your manual may recommend something different but that is not always the case as you mentioned spark plugs can wear out prematurely for different reasons so this is a very good video. Example, my wife has a 2020 Kia forte LXS it's the 2.0 motor 4 cylinder obviously and I have read that NGK or denzo spark plugs are the choice from the factory. Her car has the original spark plugs or had the original spark plugs and they were neither one of those, Champion spark plugs. Upon removing each spark plug I have noticed that they had normal wear on them and the only reason why I removed one spark plug to look at it is 1 to find out what kind of spark plug was used from the factory to see about replacing the spark plugs and a part number on the spark plug and 2 I wanted to see the condition of the spark plug which appeared to be normal wear. Kia recommends changing the spark plugs which are iridium every 30,000 mi to 40,000 mi max but the manual recommends every 97,000 mi. The only reason why I took the spark plug out mainly it's because I wanted to see the condition of the spark plug because my wife was having a power issue problem with the car and only being 3 years old I figured well it's got to be the spark plugs or it could be the coil packs. She was not having a misfire but only a performance issue when it comes to stepping on the gas from a stop and it was intermittent. Anyhow, I changed her spark plugs to Bosch double iridium spark plugs which are gapped to 0.039 which I found out they meaning Kia puts the gap at 0.039 but some of the kids are gapped at 0.032. upon further inspection of the spark plug I did not see where the electrode was worn down that bad at all and she has 86,000 mi on the car already so I went ahead and changed the spark plugs as a normal maintenance thing, changed her oil, and air and cabin filter. I made sure that I got the same gap at 0.039 and the car runs or in this case performs like it was brand new from the factory not only does it work like it's supposed to but it seems like it has more pep to it than it did before and I was leaning toward it was the spark plugs causing that this whole time. That has been a month ago and she has not had any problems since. Like you said in your video, maintenance is very important especially for these newer vehicles that have very sensitive components and will throw a check engine light for just about anything. This is for all the people that really want to take the time to read this and know The importance of maintenance. You cannot always go by your owner's manual is what I'm trying to say because at 86,000 mi I change the spark plugs and the owner's manual claimed 97,000 mi on iridium spark plugs but I figured I got the spark plugs that I would change them out it would not hurt and it actually fixed the problem. Something as simple as spark plugs fouling out or just completely slap worn out will cause all kinds of ignition problems so be aware of a problem as soon as it arises and try to get it fixed ASAP because like he said in the video it could end up costing you thousands of dollars in the long run for something as cheap and simple as changing the spark plugs. On a four-cylinder the spark plugs being on top it's very very simple to change them Just make sure you have the proper gap and do your research if you're doing it yourself.

[@raftika1]

Hope you guys continue to make videos like this.. I need to change my spark plugs and a shop quoted me over $150.00 so I think ima just buy the spark plugs myself and install them myself

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Raftika, I have a new video coming out very soon showing proper installation of plugs on a V6 where the intake manifold has to be removed. Hopefully you can learn a thing or two in that video as well. Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@reddawng43x91]

That is hella cheap

[@richardcz1954]

Excellent video I just dealt with worn out spark plugs was able to diagnose and fixed the problem Multiple OBD codes & multiple misfires luckily there was no arcing into ceramic or coils. Car runs like new.

[@DavidMoen-m7n]

Very well taught...I didn't know spark plugs were so critical 8:44 8:44

[@matthumphries2190]

Very detailed without unnecessary fillers of rambling.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Matt, thanks for watching! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@MonkeyUK.]

Nicely explained. U shod do a vid about nitrous spark plugs & why you need to go down to a colder one & so on . Think your explain it to everyone quite well.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Jay, thanks for watching! I'll see about doing something on some nitrous plugs. Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@21fnasser]

Did a tune up myself ngk iridiums with oil change under $75!

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Fnasser, good deal! Glad you were able to get it all fixed up! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@paulmcintosh7296]

Great video. Very informative. I'm can't seem to get my SXS to fire and think the plugs are the culprit. This video is a great tool to look for clues.

[@Karen-pl8kd]

My dad changed the spark plugs and ignition coils on my 2013 Lincoln mks ecoboost. It only costs him $120 for parts. I'm so glad my dad fixes our cars.

[@codykamminga9667]

I never replaced my spark plugs and my car has run 314000 km I have never done it because diesel’s don’t have spark plugs

[@GoTechTraining]

Hahhah thanks for the laugh Cody! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@Currancchs]

Haha, pretty good one. My dad, unfortunately, actually advocates this service interval on gasoline-engined cars because he managed to take a 2001 Honda Odyssey to ~300k miles without changing the plugs (some finally quit at that point - they were Iridium plugs). Thinks that I'm crazy for doing them every 100k miles or so! I think he's just lucky. Last time I left plugs in a bit long (~120k miles), I managed to snap one in the head while removing it for replacement; wound up having to pull the head and have a shop wire-EDM the old plug out (vehicle was a 2006 Civic).

[@mauricelevy9027]

@@GoTechTraining Maybe ,it's diesel and He doesn't know .

[@shabutir1820]

@@Currancchs Yea, even 100k miles is too long to leave them in. Just did the ones in my taco V6 (toyota makes it impossible btw) and I almost needed a breaker bar to get them out. But, even after 100k miles on them they still looked in decent shape, although way out of gap. Gapped them back down and put them back in for now will replace them soon. Hopefully it gets me another 1mpg haha

[@oscardiaz8074]

Wow you really know what are you talking about!!! I'm glad to had attended the ngk technician classes they told us about you and your KZbin channel.

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks Oscar! That's awesome. You spent some time with Mark then? Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@oscardiaz8074]

@@GoTechTraining I believe it was Mark Engle, he also knows what he's doing. I definitely keep tracking your classes. Thanks a lot!!!

[@GoTechTraining]

Yeh he does! He's a great trainer! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@mattdathew2794]

thanks for such a great video, mine are well over rounded. And even have a sandy problem

[@denisrailey777]

I hated points & capaitators. Glad we have advanced. Look after motor & it will serve you well. Awesome vid.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Denis, as am I. I prefer newer tech over the old way! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@judejenson1255]

??so when you smell in the gas in the exhaust what causing the problem

[@insanecrew3195]

Old but honestly this is the best video I have saw

[@GoTechTraining]

Wow Steven, thanks a ton for that! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@mountainsong5472]

Great and well-informed presentation! Thank you. But what WAS the deal with the fouled plug? Why was it fouled; and if the current wasn't heading sideways through the ceramic, where was it going?

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Mountain Song, thanks! The plug fouled because the spark wasn't jumping across the gap. It was finding another path. No spark, no heat, the plug fouls out. Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@kairacook1093]

Thanks for explaining what causes spark plug to go bad and fouling. Now i know if i also need to change ignition coils too

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks for watching and commenting Kaira! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@lekonarodrick6821]

Such an awesome video, wish u were my guidian in this field

[@emudshit]

LOL COSTS OVER 1 THOUSAND DOLLARS AT A SHOP, coz shops are scams, new coils and plugs on ebay = 120 USD, 30 minutes to install yourself, job done, go to the pub and have a drink.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Emudshit, if only it was always that easy. You get what you pay for. Those Ebay coils are known to fail and cause major issues. Good luck with that one bud! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@emudshit]

Wells Vehicle Electronics have ran cheap eBay coils in a 2005 Holden vz since 2010, still have no problem. That being said I have run genuine coils at 70$ a coil from Holden aka GM on my mother's 2006 Holden vz and have already replaced 5 of those coils since purchasing them in 2013. Price doesn't always equal quality.

[@GoTechTraining]

That may have something to do with the coil type as well. Some coils are more prone to failure than others. Glad to hear your having good luck though. Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@emudshit]

I feel as long as spark plugs are replaced fairly occasionally the coils will last a long time, I do mine every 20k miles

[@blainemcdonald6972]

Maybe the Jeep owner is not technically incline to that stuff so shop in are are cost $140 to $174 per hour

[@ahyungrocks5509]

If you take care of your car, it will take care of you. Thanks for the video.

[@GoTechTraining]

For sure!! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@my2centz196]

That's exactly why I do my own work lol. Iridium plugs for that jeep about $50 for all 6, coils are about $35 each so depending on how many you have to replace its a whole lot cheaper lol. I do agree to maintain vehicles before you have a problem and I personally pull and check my plugs every now and again starting at their half life.

[@GoTechTraining]

Maintaining your own vehicle is always worth it, if you're able. You can save a ton of money vs going to the shop. Newer vehicles this does become harder though. Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@my2centz196]

@@GoTechTraining yeah the newer vehicles can be quite a nightmare and personally I don't like them. Sure there fun to drive get better fuel economy but between the taxes and maintenance not to mention the over inflated price tag I just can't see spending that much money on something I'm not living in lol. Seriously though I don't need a pretty car with a bunch of electronics I need something that will get me from piont A to B. I'm not hanging out in it or spending anymore time then I have to in it. I've driven new vehicles as rentals and yes its nicer but I still didn't wanna be in it anymore then I had to so why spend that kinda money on something that's gonna cost so much and for maintenance lol. Maybe I'm just cheap but I call it thrifty and economical lol.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey man, to each his own. You're totally right about inflated price tags!!! It's insane what they are getting for new vehicles...no matter how nice they are. Either way, older cars will be around for a long time, as long as you properly maintain them...which it sounds like you do :) Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@my2centz196]

@@GoTechTraining yeah I do my best. I still have to put in the shop for some things but if I can do it definitely do lol. I would love to have a brand new challenger I can't lie but at 40k its a little rich for my blood unless I'm living in it lol. As far as that jeep liberty you're working on in the video I have an 02 with 356k miles on it and it didn't get there from not maintaining it however I believe the headgasket just started leaking on the exhaust side. It's not smoking, or overheating but steam is coming out the cap and I've already replaced the water pump, radiator, thermostat, cap, and all hoses. It did it to me twice I replaced thermostat and cap again but did it again so I parked it until I get time to figure out what's wrong and what I'm gonna do with it lol.

[@GoTechTraining]

Ohhh I'm not a Dodge guy. I'd rather be in a new Mustang, but same story, haha! 356k wow, that things lived a nice long life! It may be time to get yourself something else. Not sure that's really worth putting head gaskets in. Up here in the rust belt that thing would have more rust than paint on it at this point. haha! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@Gmansour1971]

Love watching your videos, thank you very much. This particular video got me thinking about when I first started working on cars in the early 90s. I was seeing cars from the European end of the industry, and it's amazing how much everything has changed. I never really worked on carburetors much but the technology and evolution of fuel injection has been amazing. After seeing this evolution, it convinced me that technology didn't just pop up one day after a ufo sighting in Roswell, 😉.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hi George, thank you! It is an amazing industry that is ALWAYS evolving. Gotta learn every single day just to keep up :) Mike Becker, Senior Technical Services Instructor

[@gnuPirate]

Thanks. Very informative and useful presentation. Well done.

[@GoTechTraining]

Thank you very much SixSixSix! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@radmansa5514]

Good video, great pictures very informative 👍👌

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks Radman!! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@ApexKilla49_]

I just took out the plugs from my brothers Ford 500. They looked like they've never been replaced. Major gap in all of them. Smh wow that intake manifold was a pain.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Francisco, some vehicles intakes are easy...others are not. Sounds like the Ford 500 is not an easy one..but sounds like you were able to get it all taken care of, nice! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@carissarael7093]

Kill dirt bike 4-stroke ask play

[@raymilligan9556]

i'm old school almost 68, learned on carburetors and Distributors, but were not going back there, the new stuff is not going away, so to the old guys , get on board!

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Ray, good to see you're on board! Doesn't matter if you learned in the 60's or the 90's...cars evolve and so does our understanding, right!? You seem to get that! Good for you! Mike Becker, Technical Services Instructor

[@raymilligan9556]

you're right!

[@GoTechTraining]

Excellent Ray!!! Mike Becker, Technical Services Instructor

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

12K mile tune-ups and dwell that changes constantly as points wore plus rebuilding carburetors...ahh the fun days.

[@GoTechTraining]

Lucky you Bob! or wait...maybe lucky me! I fortunately wasn't alive in those times! Mike Becker, Technical Services Instructor

[@thromboid]

Wow, those were some worn electrodes! Salutary lesson, thanks.

[@TheCrazy243]

Probably old but I had a 2015 Dodge Durango that was misfiring. 2015?!? Crazy but maintenance is so important. So true everything you said. It was result of bad ignition coil. Maintenance chart says 130k. That car was way overdue. Thank you. (Car is fixed with all new spark plugs/ignition coils) .

[@bennymatome1448]

I learned the different between old and new vehicle components

[@EP1CNELSON]

I love changing the 2 piece spark plugs Ford used. 50/50 chance you'll be using a porcelain/electrode removal tool.

[@GoTechTraining]

Ahhhh yes...those are a ton of fun :) Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@FredTheLutinoCocatiel]

Yeah I bought a used Toyota Corolla I need to pull the plugs I don't know when they did maintenance last on them there's no book I'm fixing a lot of stuff switching out fluids now I know what to look for with the spark plugs thanks a lot

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks for watching Lawrence! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@moonyachti]

Awesome nice presentation 👍

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks a ton! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@BehradJi]

That was an amazing information . Thank you.

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks for watching Behrad! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@allenmckinney9533]

A lot of people don't do anything till the hamster under the hood dies.

[@GoTechTraining]

Haha very true Allen! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@mendocinorider]

I've had 6 cars since 2013 driven 100s of thousands of miles, never broken down and I've only taken my car to the mechanic 3 times I try to avoid them at all costs! I have a van in right now charging me $1800 to replace head its already been 3 weeks 🤬 Next time I'll just figure it out myself.

[@GoTechTraining]

Sorry to hear you've had troubles! Not all techs are bad. Finding a good one can sometimes be difficult. Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@shortchange26]

Should have said something. There's plenty of help out there.

[@emmasdad5426]

Just changed mine in my 95 jeep Cherokee after 11 yrs of driving it every day. I think I would win a worst looking spark plug contest with how they looked. I couldn’t believe they were even working.

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks for watching! I'm surprised it was still running too! Glad you got them changed out. Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@volvo09]

Good video, you covered some important points. I've always been a diy "car guy" and someone with a pretty good understanding of electricity, but I never put much thought into ignition... I thought it didn't really matter what went on and that the high voltage spark was always a consistent set value (like as strong as possible)... I didn't know that larger gaps and worn ignition components actually placed a higher strain on the coils and caused them to fire at a higher voltage until I started doing more research.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Volvo09, thanks for watching and commenting! Glad this video helped you learn more about ignition. My job here is done :) Mike Becker, Technical Services Instructor

[@tressanelson4188]

Thanks for explaining you make it understandable

[@GoTechTraining]

No problem!

[@danielozioma8886]

Beautiful explanation. I'm more informed now.

[@SolRayz]

If your mechanic quotes you $1K for plugs and wires, you need a new mechanic.

[@Platinumtag]

Great video I feel satisfy that I Gab my spark plug a lil smaller than wider.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Firestone, thanks for watching! Best bet is to gap to whatever the manufactorer suggests :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@Platinumtag]

@@GoTechTraining thanks for the advice,

[@SpareRoomPokemon]

Cheers from a mechanic from wisconsin!!

[@peaman2424]

Extremely well done video!!!

[@GoTechTraining]

Thank you! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@marlongordon390]

Great Presentation

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks Marlon! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@iTzDaNiiLo]

Outstanding video! Super informative. Very well put together

[@GoTechTraining]

Thank you very much!!! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@edgarchavez882]

Nice hood prop Todd

[@GoTechTraining]

Is this a reference to something? Thanks for watching. Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@edgarchavez882]

Yes the hood prop

[@ZackAngelMusic]

Best explanation on KZbin

[@GoTechTraining]

Woah thanks Zack! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@shortchange26]

Well done! A really good video with great information. And I run nothing but NGK.

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks Short Change! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@dmalott0908]

Excellent video and thanks for the fantastic explanation!

[@jimmiefletes567]

Thanks for the great video. I learned so much.

[@ipaporod]

Dude $500.00 for a tune up (parts only)?, that,s crazy!.Here in Puerto Rico you can get your engine fully rebuilt with about $800+(quality parts included) and a regular spark plugs, fuel filter,air filter and oil change runs for about $20 labor + parts ($60+).I'll keep my mechanic and not planning to move there (USA) anytime soon.Things are way to expensive in america and are getting more expensive in a daily base.Some one told me once he paid for a transmission rebuild job (parts not included) $1,800, I said "wow with that money you get 2 transmissions rebuild in PR".

[@GoTechTraining]

Sounds like I should move to Puerto Rico!!! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@ipaporod]

@@GoTechTraining :If you move and bring along your mainland prices you end up having to go back because of lack of clientele.I just did a full valve head job on my Tercel and it came out to just $350.00 all included(mechanic fee + machine shop+parts).Take care now!

[@GoTechTraining]

Alright, i'll keep that in mind.

[@scottdavidson5154]

Ditto others - excellent presentation! Thanks

[@GoTechTraining]

Thank you Scott! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@Vanadeo]

Wow really informative video :). I just got my Toyota Yaris back after a year of going through crappy cars. My girlfriend's sister had it for the best part of a year and judging by the state of the oil and sparkplugs, never had any maintenance done on it. Infact two of the spark plugs were loose :O, I presume that could be dangerous? D: .. Now got fresh oil and oil filter and some new plugs in, runs a lot better and sounds happier.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey, thanks for watching! Yes, a loose spark plug can be detrimental to an engine. Glad to hear it's running well again :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@dydxgarage3991]

this is excellent orientation... thanks a million.

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks for watching!!!!! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@crabapple6775]

I've been having a misfire that varies from random to cyl #3 . I recently had all new plugs, wires, distrib cap and rotor installed. Then after that, I still saw the intermittent codes so someone removed plug from cyl #3 and there was what looked to me like a black lightning strike on the porcelain in the area you showed. So now I guess I know it is called a carbon trace altho it is a bit different than you show, but close enough to be the same problem I'd guess. It is great to know the name for it, and you explained so much damage that it can cause. I do not know if the other plugs have the same problem....lightning strikes or carbon traces. I hope all the new part I just had installed did not get damaged. In any case though, what causes that carbon trace to occur ?

[@accessdenied1able]

Most of my old man's school never went to mechanics they learnt themselves, we all got mechanic bill, plumbers bill, etc ..each generation are becoming bigger consumers and more reliant on system

[@russelvicencio9194]

Now i know..big gap is bad to engine..thanks to this video

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Russel, thanks for watching! The gap spec is just that, a spec. If it exceeds it then it will cause issues. Mike Becker Senior Instructor

[@edhorlickbullecer8564]

Thank you for this very informative video, guys. Kudos!

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Ed, thanks for watching! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@david619dc]

todays vehicle maintenance are much easier then back then like you mentioned but is good for us easy money doing diagnosis [ :) good video

[@GoTechTraining]

I agree David, some maintenance items are easier but some are also harder. I think of putting spark plugs into a V6 where you have to pull of the intake manifold. Takes more time than an old V8 where all you have to do is pop the hood. But overall in general I think modern cars are easier to work on and diagnose. Mike Becker, Technical Services Instructor

[@alexmontanez7457]

I do everything on my car if u want it done ✅ right do it yourself my car 07 Scion tC!!👍🏼😎😎

[@GoTechTraining]

Hahah Alex, this is exactly why I got into cars! I didn't like anyone else touching mine :) Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@72marie]

@corey Babcock I am working on my roommates 2003 Toyota Avalon and the last 3 spark plugs are so hard to reach but we are determined to get it done!

[@shortchange26]

He'll yes! Right on.

[@8power0]

THAT WAS ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO , THANK YOU AND PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING !

[@GoTechTraining]

Thank you very much! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@jnewzealand4677]

Very good clear and informative

[@fortunatedad7695]

I just changed out my iridium plugs on my Honda Odyssey. They got 8 years and 130k, they are burnt on the ceramic side, a couple of them have a little oil on them but the gap is almost perfect. Since they are $30 a pop maybe should I have just cleaned them and put them back in? They are rated to go 160k but I had a intermittent rough start, so I figured changing the plugs would be the fix. 🤔

[@GoTechTraining]

Plugs wear, even if the gap isn't changed. The shape of the electrodes have changed. If you already pulled them, i'd suggest replacing. Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@fortunatedad7695]

@@GoTechTraining I did and it took a few days of driving but the start ups aren't hard like they used to be. Im guessing the vans computer had to adjust to the new plugs?? I probably didn't need to but disconnected the battery because I initially thought I had to go a different route to get them out. So that might account for the adjusting to the new plugs or this could all be in my head too haha. Thanks for the videos and the response!! You do a very good job of explaining what you are doing.

[@holylabs]

Bravo!! Very well done. Great job!!

[@jeffarmer4428]

I remember those day's well , then came HEI ignition , CCC - computer command control , CCC Quadrajet carburetor's , Dis , tuned port fuel injected iroc-z camaro's , TBI - throttle body injection . etc.....

[@GoTechTraining]

Jeff, do you sometimes wish cars never left that era, or are you a fan of the technological advancements? Personally I love all of these advancements on our new cars. I'm a huge fan of technology. Out of everything you list here I've only ever owned a car with 2 of those things. A GM 3.8L with DIS and a GM 2.8L TBI. I have never owned a carbureted car, nor do I have really have a want to...unless it happens to be on a 429 CobraJet. Mike Becker, Technical Services Instructor

[@jeffarmer4428]

Not at all , i like the new stuff . I started at the chevy dealer just as all the changes were happening .We still had customers bring in thier ealy model year vehicles, 69 camaro's Vetts etc.. . The automotive program i went to back in 1982-1984 at Mt. Hood comm. college had a couple new Pontiac fieros we played with . The school had a Tech 1 scan tool , don't know about any of the other students but i liked it . That's how i went on to be a drivablity tech . The dealers i have worked for sent me to the GM training center for a lot of new technolgy's up grades . I still over haul a carb every now an then , on my 66 buick grand sport . A carter AFB four barrel carb.

[@daquilema2011]

Thanks excellent video, one of the best.

[@GoTechTraining]

Thank you very much daquilema2011!! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@jesussaves6671]

thanks. Very good advice

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey, thanks for watching! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@rrmech11]

great just enjoying your vid before I go to work. I do recommend your products to my customers. Send me a t - shirt

[@GoTechTraining]

Awesome! That is great to hear! I would love to send you a t-shirt, but I can't just send them out that easily. Otherwise I would have none left to send. You'll have to earn it by watching our next live training class and answering the giveaway question. Our class is on February 2nd and goes live here on KZbin at 11am and 2pm central time. If you can't make it live send me out an email and I think we will be able to work something out. [e-mail] Mike Becker, Technical Services Instructor

[@dabuck08]

good video, i had to change my jeep plugs today cause it was having issues power and starting.

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks for watching David! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor

[@planecrazyish]

Excellent info! great job.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey, thanks for watching! Mike Becker, Senior Technical Instructor