Dude, I love your style. My '05 Mazda 3 hit 165k miles and my mileage was starting to take a hit so I replaced my plugs and your video was not only informative, but entertaining and not overly long or complicated like other videos. Thanks for everything!
@joegranada15411 ай бұрын
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@manuelvillarreal2297 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this video! I needed to change the spark plugs in my own Mazda3 and not being a car guy, I was unsure if I could do it. But after consulting this video among other reference sources, I successfully changed them. Thanks again!
@mechasonic2k1954 жыл бұрын
I just found your video and because your tools listed got out them out down stairs and got nice Iridium plugs from Canadian Tire. Change it in the customer lot and had the best drive home after 😁
@MrZ7714 жыл бұрын
FYI, Dielectric grease is not the same as conductive grease. In fact, they are opposites! The video correctly shows use of conductive grease for electric contacts, but at 4:22 he incorrectly mentions you could also use dielectric grease. Dielectric grease insulates and is commonly used for ignition systems that have high voltage spark plug wires to INSULATE the rubber boots on the wires and to help them slide onto distributor cap and/or coil.
@MazzMasserati10 жыл бұрын
Hey Bud, I really like your videos. Very informative. I own a mazda3 2007 and am going to use all this how to info to maintain my car. One thing that you could do to make videos a bit better is to mention where you got the components(filter, sparkplugs etc) from and prices or provide links in the description. Nonetheless, great videos. please keep them coming and Thank you. Go Canada! I'm from Toronto :)
@ghostlyrich10 жыл бұрын
thanks for the feedback
@luketroyer76205 жыл бұрын
"for your Mæzda"
@robintitamer59034 жыл бұрын
Can't even watch it now. Ruined it.
@senennieves59585 жыл бұрын
i have 182 K miles on my 2008 mazda 3 with the original spark plugs and wires from the factory, no light, or codes still runs, great, so did i hear right that you said some people say they don't need to be replaced ?
@Esparza9Rolando5 жыл бұрын
Is it the same thing for a Mazda 3 2015? My car is at 50k miles and I haven’t changed the spark plugs. It shakes when in idle. But I also hear a deep noise when I turn the car on. But then it goes away. However comes back when I accelerate. Mildly tho
@daoudaqtash92434 жыл бұрын
You don’t need to change at 50K. Mazda uses NGK laser iridium and those plugs are good til 150K.
@mikepoint49834 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing with us , I’m working on a friends son car . This was so helpful .
@lifesnotaspectatorsport72898 жыл бұрын
Dielectric grease is a silicone based grease that's great on the end of the coil park, not for the plug threads. Only use a nickel or copper based anti seize to prevent the plugs from "seizing" in place. If you listened carefully, you could hear the plugs squeal when removed and re-inserted. Not a good thing! Anti seize only!
@ericr50856 жыл бұрын
Do not use anti seize on this spark plug, it's already treated to deal with the head. If you use it you could be damaging the head.
@Adam-zw1ck5 жыл бұрын
Get rekt
@bigrascal710 жыл бұрын
You can tell you live in bc by all the worry you have for corrosion Hahaha. Good video glad I watched it cause I wasn't aware I should be buying iridium and was about to put platinum ones in this weekend. Thankfully it's Easy exchange at the store with an unopened box haha
@ghostlyrich10 жыл бұрын
damn corrosion lol. glad you caught it in time!
@anniekazuba72048 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I have 120,000 Miles so far on my Mazda 2007 3 Hatchback. I was quoted at almost 500$ for maintenance and replacement for these spark plugs. A few questions since I am a total NOOB... 1. How many Spark plugs are there to replace all of them? 2. Are they all the exact same? 3. What does gaping mean, and how tight is too tight vs. too loose? 4. If I mess up I assume my car won't even start? Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Might give it a go if I can have the help of a friend with this
@VishPleasee8 жыл бұрын
+Annie Kazuba 1) there are usually 4 spark plugs 2) they are all the same size 3) basicallly tighten until it doesnt tighten anymore, dont use alot of pressure 4) yes these help start the car, so if they are not done properly it will not start the car
@thisemailisfake123410 жыл бұрын
I noticed that you said "dielectric or conductive grease", but a dielectric is by definition an insulator (i.e. low conductivity). You probably don't want to coat all your electrical connectors with an insulator so you might want to add a comment/pop-up text thing that says use conductive grease/not dielectric grease.
@BensCoffeeRants6 жыл бұрын
Dielectric grease is meant for spark plugs pretty much.
@jeffbrubaker17485 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Great video and glad I saw this feedback point.
@infowazz8 жыл бұрын
looks easy enough, thx for the tips!
@eduardomonjaras54479 жыл бұрын
Great video, the sad part is that I replace my spark plugs before seeing the video, and used a Bosch :(, and now I can´t start the car, all the indicators turn off and all the needles are going top to bottom. From the horror stories that you heard, do you have any tip or reference to solve this issue?
@kcmaldonado39484 жыл бұрын
The Skyactiv engines are engineered to utilize the iridium plugs.
@txexpat880810 жыл бұрын
As A_Person1234 mentioned, Dielectric grease is insulative, not conductive. You really need to edit your video and stick a note over the picture so people don't follow your directions. The video does a great job of illustrating the steps needed to change the plugs but anyone who follows your directions and puts dielectric grease on the spark plug tip is going to run into problems. You use dielectric grease to create a seal so moisture doesn't get into the ignition coil plug. You don't put it on any connectors, battery terminals, or anyplace where you want to promote connectivity.
@ghostlyrich10 жыл бұрын
i will throw it up. I see many mechanics put dielectric grease on battery terminals and connectors to protect them from corrosion
@shul56844 жыл бұрын
don't go "awwerllth" (Schwarzenegger voice) lmao
@billan88810 жыл бұрын
Props. Thanks, will probably be checking this video out my next spark plug change. Again, thanks and keep up the great work!
@JimGreenthumb5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Super big help.
@THEDRAGONBOOSTER89 жыл бұрын
Thank you ,a much better video than others that I have seen..
@ImSmoKinOnPuRPle4209 жыл бұрын
What exactly are the original spark plugs for the 2004 mazda 3 s? I have the 2.3l
@ymasb201110 жыл бұрын
Can u do a video on changing valve gasket cover for mazd3
@KnightSupport4 жыл бұрын
Does it void the warranty if you do it yourself?
@BrandonSchmit6 жыл бұрын
Spark plug fall into the engine? Nope. Think about it.
@Williamjamiesonjr10 жыл бұрын
How do you change the spark plug wire boot and use original coil packs?
@sendit11583 жыл бұрын
Quality control is so bad these days because they try n make everything cheaper in other countries that you should always check every spark plug for the gap, i had 4 new plugs and 2 were gapped right but 1 was way under and the other way over gapped
@Blackscorpion19636 жыл бұрын
Excellent vid - dude knows his onions!
@jeancalo708 жыл бұрын
my english is not very good. have a 2.5 cx7. and when i go up to the hills goes realy slow. did you recomend change the spark plugs? it only have 35000 miles on. or what ellese did you recomend me to do. thanks.
@zouhenry7 жыл бұрын
75000 miles according to the Mazda Owner's Manual.
@leventahmed824 жыл бұрын
I have 265 thousand miles on my 09 Mazda3 never changed the plugs runs great should I just leave them or change them anyway?
@dominozonda3 жыл бұрын
Same here, 15 years mazda 2006 with 130k miles and never replaced them, I can't really notice any difference in how the car runs Did you get any answer whether it's better to replace them regardless or not?
@leventahmed823 жыл бұрын
@@dominozonda no I never did get an answer to that question. Still using them!
@dominozonda3 жыл бұрын
@@leventahmed82 I guess I'll leave them there till the wheels fall off :D
@leventahmed823 жыл бұрын
@@dominozonda me too Rhonda ! Lol
@infowazz8 жыл бұрын
what is your take on a K and N filter or short ram intake. i want a bit of a power boost. i know exhaust/header is probably the best bang for the buck but its a bigger buck also lol.
@Patientbull8 жыл бұрын
A cold air intake would be your best option !
@41322869 жыл бұрын
Hey my mazda 3 2008 vibrates every 5 seconds or so when at idle, should i replace the spark plugs? or could it be something else
@poqbum8 жыл бұрын
+4132286BkedEgle that is your alternator or AC compressor
@jamzgold80008 жыл бұрын
I have mazda 3 sedan /2.o/what size of spark plug?
@nitfly199110 жыл бұрын
If it helps I have a Mazda 3 2010 the 2.5 n u used same plugs you did
@jcooter6195 жыл бұрын
Looks like you have a big stereo system. 👍
@nitfly199110 жыл бұрын
Well I changed my plugs and today I have a light on found your vid this morning any ideas why its on
@FudgeCakeShanker7 жыл бұрын
Do they come with iridium from the factory oem?
@scunner9009 жыл бұрын
Dielectric grease doesnt conduct electricity, thats the whole point of putting it on spark plug coils (stops it arcing) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicone_grease#Dielectric_grease
@scunner9009 жыл бұрын
Joe Campbell Also dont put it on electrical connector pins, its used to seal the plug casing to stop moisture ingress etc..
@dongounden78216 жыл бұрын
Hi guys got a mazda 3 mps 2009 model cars runs fine but sometimes stalls and engine light comes on fault code p0012
@riazali88448 жыл бұрын
Hi Ghostlyrich, i am from Fiji and i have a mazda axela 1.5 2004 model. Please can you tell me what engine oil i should be using, the name of the coolant i should be using. Thanks
@ghostlyrich8 жыл бұрын
the coolant you should be able to use multi vehicle coolant look at it and see if its green. the oil should say on your oil cap of your engine I would guess 5 20
@AlfonsoFlorification7 жыл бұрын
aren't Bosch and iridium the same thing ?
@ghostlyrich7 жыл бұрын
Bosch is a brand iridium is a type :)
@tailopez51066 жыл бұрын
alfonso Flores iridium is a type of medal, Bosch is a brand
@Ichibuns10 жыл бұрын
People say all kinds of stupid things about spark plugs. The truth is 1. Copper have the shortest life span but have the best spark. 2. Iridium have a good spark and good life. 3. Platinum have the worst spark but its lifetime is by far the best.
@WizBeef10 жыл бұрын
Ok, So does this sound like spark plugs? My engine will idle at 2k then just idle down to 500 or is this some thing worse
@ghostlyrich10 жыл бұрын
thats regular if when you first start the car it idles at 2k then when you hit a few stop lights it idles at 500k. i would suggest cleaning your throttle body if you havent yet. Check out my youtube video on it its really easy to do and can clean up the idle
@nunyayourbusiness73276 жыл бұрын
good video but clean area before removing plugs
@GoaWay...2 жыл бұрын
Could you redo this video please. We didn't see you remove the bolt thingies or the other thingies that the bolts were holding in. I don't know the names of them, but for people who aren't familiar with car parts and tools, you have to show them every step of the way and the names of the items. Like when you said a 8mm or 15 mm....an 8mm or 15 mm what.😕 You have to say what the thing is that you need in 8mm 15mm.
@ghostlyrich2 жыл бұрын
Sockets ? This video is quite old so definitely can’t redo this video. You should be able to buy a basic socket set that will have the sizes I mentioned. Turn wrench counter clockwise to loosen bolts. Turn clockwise to tighten. Also get a 3 pack of spark plug sockets will make your life much easier
@NETWizzJbirk10 жыл бұрын
Why didn't you just buy the NGK Laser Iridium (OEM for the Factory). Mine said FordMoCo ILTR5A-13G by NGK. The replacement were NGK Laser Irridium ILTR5A-13G
@ghostlyrich10 жыл бұрын
my bud i bought them from was in a autolite challange at work so thought i would help them out and i got a awesome deal on them
@exmerion9 жыл бұрын
Hey ghost, I've noticed after I replaced my battery that my car has been idling a lot lower than it did before, before it would idle around 1, now it idles around 300 and 250. Could this be a spark plug problem?
@ghostlyrich9 жыл бұрын
Nope i would clean your throttle body. I have a video on it. Carbon can build up on the throttle plate causing it to starve the engine at idle. Also when you change a battery it will reset some of rhe car computer so it has to relearn your driving habits
@exmerion9 жыл бұрын
ghostlyrich I changed it over 2k miles ago, the car is a 2007 and had 120k miles on it.
@ghostlyrich9 жыл бұрын
***** if you have never done the spark plugs could be a good idea. Also like i mentioned if you haven't you should clean the throttle body
@exmerion9 жыл бұрын
ghostlyrich cool thanks.
@kennethrtanner9 жыл бұрын
Once you unplug the battery you may have to drive the car a bit so the computer can readjust the idle. Its normal for a car to idol a little funny after the battery is unplugged. It will readjust
@amendahabry24546 жыл бұрын
Heey my car rpm keeps playing up and down when i stop while its in drive mode ..until i switch it to nutral it stops .. whats the problem any help ?
@julianbedor90416 жыл бұрын
Amen Dahabry hey did you figure out the problem i have the same issue
@johnsmith_treeler90314 жыл бұрын
Mine was doing that I took a volt meter to the IMRC Actuator and then replaced one of them then I changed out the barometer next to the battery problem solved
@apwang24369 жыл бұрын
Nice KN intake.
@jeancalo708 жыл бұрын
its a 2010 2.5 cx7 sport
@sendit11583 жыл бұрын
Unhook your battery first
@miltymadeit98157 жыл бұрын
just did mine...my spark plug was fucking broken when i took it out. smh lol good thing i changed them out
@gpfdrizit9 жыл бұрын
One thing you didn't do, put a dab of anti-seize on the threads so they come out next time.
@ghostlyrich9 жыл бұрын
Drizit i usually just put dielectric grease on them and works the same way :)
@gpfdrizit9 жыл бұрын
ghostlyrich Hmm cool, I would have assumed the grease would burn off with the heat. That's even better because if I'm a tad sloppy it's less important.
@COLOTITLENSE10 жыл бұрын
mazda model 2006 or 2010 ?
@ghostlyrich10 жыл бұрын
2006 in the video
@COLOTITLENSE10 жыл бұрын
ghostlyrich thank you !!!
@ThisisBerrie4 жыл бұрын
@@ghostlyrich can this video be for a 2008 mazda 3?
@allensmith99964 жыл бұрын
Arnold is mad for using his name
@sendit11583 жыл бұрын
You give crappy advice about alot of things, especially your jacking up a car vid with wrong jack placement that's gonna get someone hurt or killed, go back n delete that vid or fix it
@oredaug7 жыл бұрын
did you just say mas da? it's pronounced mahz duh.
@nathanmarcucci7 жыл бұрын
oredaug I've heard many Canadians say it that way. It's no big deal
@rayneedaebluz5 жыл бұрын
Duh
@bigrascal710 жыл бұрын
You can tell you live in bc by all the worry you have for corrosion Hahaha. Good video glad I watched it cause I wasn't aware I should be buying iridium and was about to put platinum ones in this weekend. Thankfully it's Easy exchange at the store with an unopened box haha