How to Change Spark Plugs on Toyota's New Engine A25A and M20A

[@kenhoward3512]

Not every knowledgable technician has good communication skills. This man has both.

[@johnbocc89]

I have an 2018 Camry, just turned 60,000 miles. Dealer wanted a ridiculous price to change 4 spark plugs. Bought plugs from dealer, followed your video and changed myself. It went flawlessly, very easy to do. Thank you for these videos.

[@nggblkeibensht2092]

My 18 camry is going on 125k miles and still running good. Going to change spark plugs and oil soon and this vid gave me confidence to change my own.

[@anthonywalters4420]

The information and instructions in your videos are so clear, sequential, and straight forward, anyone who understands the information can elevate themselves to the level of a professionally trained mechanic.

[@p6102zrfxe]

Every time when I open bonnet, it puts smile on my face. Toyota made masterpiece. So simple but so complicate, beautiful piece of engineering. Thank you AMD.

[@jaysmith179]

bonnet? You mean hood. LOL

[@Nicholas.T]

@@jaysmith179 No, bonnet, if he is in a British-centric country such as we here in Australia😄

[@asktiolupe6368]

I just did my first spark plug change and I feel great about myself thanks man I appreciate it. 🙏🏽

[@penegakkeadilanpembasmikej5022]

Start with first steps than afterwards we spring around the moon

[@nazarettos6987]

The best KZbin Toyota info,thanks The Car Nut Guy.

[@Saladon89]

car "CARE" nut guy

[@jaysmith179]

I agree but do not forget about Scotty Kilmer.

[@Saladon89]

@@jaysmith179 scotty is good for repair/maintaining vehicles "in general", AMD is the best for toyotas, i had an issue with my highlander and AMD knew exactly wut it was and gave details on repair and i was able to do it on my own

[@kordapyo612]

As a Toyota Technician, I can not agree more...

[@ervillong]

He knows what he is doing and explains it simple and well. Good job.

[@Chorizomicks]

Can’t wait for the coolant change video for these new engines

[@oriondragos5876]

Same here!

[@jaysmith179]

And trans fluid change. No dipstick or fill port.

[@Chorizomicks]

@@jaysmith179 it’s the same thing. He already posted that video.

[@kenty6973]

Same here. I need to change the coolant before I change the spark plugs.

[@dj3114]

Wow, I thought those could only be changed by sheer magic in such a crowded engine compartment - amazing what you learn.

[@weliftnation2418]

I love this channel Toyota enthusiasts here. Hey I got a 2000 Toyota Celica gts with 315,000 plus miles, and the car still runs strong. I am it's first owner and would love to here your good story and bad story's with the 2zzge engine not the oil burning not so loved 1zzfe. Also how where costumers reaction when it was at the dealership. I also got another celica gts build 2zzge with alot of power when running high boost close deck design block. Real fan of Toyota in general. I love all cars but Toyota is definitely my favorite. I just got a 2019 rav4 and just popped a video on youtube of rav4 and great tips for maintaining the engine.

[@mariogrande3927]

Thanks for all your videos on modern Toyotas. My wife and I just bought a brand new RAV4 and wet love it. I'm old school, mechanically inclined and looking forward to lean more about modern engines like our RAV4 has.

[@juannieves5540]

Piece of cake with this video. Bought on Amazon 14mm spark plug socket off your link. I already had a Torque wrench. Probably took about 30 min start to finish for me. I went a little over at 130k. No wet plugs.

[@jy5960]

Feels like it was last week I was congratulating you on 75k subscribers, gratified to see that you crossed 100k so quickly since then

[@TheCarCareNut]

Thank you!

[@oriondragos5876]

Another great informative video by arguably one of the best channels for car maintenance.

[@bobbyknox4881]

I love your videos. You are straight forward and honest. And you make me want to buy a Toyota and let you service it.

[@gabepolinsky746]

Please more A25A videos, loving learning about my engine

[@readtheinstructions1407]

I remove the beauty cover off my 2018 Tacoma in the summer to help cool the engine. I put it back on in the fall. Thanks for the instructions.

[@TLFIN]

Do the spark plugs come pre-gapped? Also what mileage should we change the plugs?

[@michaellinden9159]

Really appreciate your videos! I appreciate that you discuss both the qualitative and quantitative aspects of cars and greatly appreciate your technical knowledge and experience. You are also very good at presenting the information in a pleasant and concise manner. I will be taking delivery of a 2024 Camry LE in about a week and expect that your videos will initially suffice as my “service manual” for that car. 😊 Best wishes…

[@eddywong.]

Thank you so much for this video. The torque specs are much appreciated. I look forward to more maintenance videos for this vehicle 😊

[@joeotto775]

Great informative video. Please keep the A25A content coming! I have a 2020 xse 2.5 camry up here in Canada 🇨🇦. Congratulations on passing 100k subs!

[@kenty6973]

Another great video from AMD. Thank you for letting us know the torque specs of the plugs and screws (15 FT/LB for plugs and 66 IN/LB for screws). I wrote down on my 2020 Rav4 owner's manual. Listen to AMD and never put anti-seize on the thread. But I do put a drop of motor oil on the thread. I never had problem of removing the oil plugs. I heard the newer plugs come with some kind of film on the thread and if you put anything on it, it will affect the torque value. I am an old timer and I still put a drop of oil on them. I also spray a thin coat of dielectric grease on the coil connectors. On top of that, I will put a dab of Shin-Etsu on the rubber of coil to make them supple years after years. I am looking forward to a video from AMD to show us how to change coolant on this 2.5L non hybrid although AMD had mentioned to remove a hose to release air when he talked about a 2018 Camry. God bless you and you have a wonderful day!

[@littlet7556]

After removing the coill packs , I blow out the area with compressed air before spark plug removal. Just in vase any dirt got down there.

[@mtjsrc1]

I have a 2016 Corolla S plus and now Im looking up my plug replacement interval, thanks for mentioning that.

[@metzmatu8409]

Per NGK, G-Power Platinum plugs are good for 60K km, Iridium IX 100K km and Iridium Laser 120K km. Ruthenium HX can last as good as Iridium Laser way cheaper. Ruthenium plugs are high ignitability to ensure quicker throttle response, faster acceleration, smoother idle and better cold start.

[@antouab221]

Always super useful content on this channel, such a nice person and a mechanic.

[@ScottJackson-jf7mj]

Well played, instead of paying some mechanic. I can change my own. Great video... give a 9.9 on presentation, development of data, and tips!!!!

[@jonnylowkon]

Wow I have the same spark plug socket for my 2017 GMC Acadia with the lgx 3.6. Good to know it works for my wife’s 2019 RAV4

[@codybecker7005]

I have a question. I have a 2018 Toyota Corolla I store during the winter. I’m getting ready to take out of storage. Should I remove the spark plugs and spray a little “fogging oil” before I start it. It’s been sitting for almost 6 months. I will be changing the oil as well.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! It would be a good idea to do that since it’s a reoccurring storage.

[@markkrispin6944]

Awesome video AMD. Thank you for your service and wisdom.

[@ivanlopez18]

Where can buy the original Sparks at??

[@coloradoboo1071]

Great tip on removal while warm. I recently changed my sons plugs in an 08 Suzuki and one was really seized in there but some gentle twists finally got her out. (It was a cold engine)

[@kens97sto171]

Boy it sure is a lot easier working on these four cylinder engines. Only thing I would add would be if the car is pretty old with a lot of miles or specifically if the rubber gasket under the coil looks a bit beat up or has been oil saturated. Sometimes worth looking down into the spark plug hole and blowing it out with compressed air or brake parts cleaner and then compressed air to make sure there isn't any trash down in the spark plug well. You pull the spark plug out and the junk falls down into the cylinder chamber. Pretty uncommon in newer cars. My 13-year-old Prius is 372,000 on it and the spark plug holes are still nice and dry. But it's a good practice to check.

[@XtheUnknown99]

There go my 8 mm sockets. To infinity & beyond!

[@TheCarCareNut]

Yep! There’s a shortage of 10mms so now we’re switching to 8 😂

[@philipwebb960]

@@TheCarCareNut Someone should sell a socket set that has only 10mm sockets in it.

[@kens97sto171]

Be interesting to see if the thread pattern is the same in the older ones that were 10 mm and all they did was change the head of the bolt to 8 mm. It's kind of weird since there are so many 10 mm fasteners all over Toyotas.

[@XtheUnknown99]

Point is you lose all 10mm s because you need them so bad. Now you’ll lose all your 8mm s.

[@XtheUnknown99]

went on Amazon and ordered a bunch of regular 10 mm s and deep 10mm s and 6 point mm s. I’ll have to scope out 8s. Same idea as yours above.

[@aamiryousuf90]

One more DIY thing learned. Thank you AMD for being amazing as always.

[@aamiryousuf90]

Id like to add one point, for some reason, Toyota dealership in Saudi Arabia is adamant on using 10W-40 on Camry hybrids with these A25A. Why they do that...... I have no idea.

[@TheCarCareNut]

That's a bit much for this engine oil wise!

[@Durdur1]

Thank you for your video explanation. You mentioned the tools needed to open the spark plugs and provided your recommendations. Could you please share the link to those tools? I have a 2019 RAV4 with 90,000 km on it, and it's started shutting off due to spark plug issues. Thank you!

[@61espo]

The best channel on the tube!

[@castercyrus9076]

Thank you sir for this video, i have a camry 2023 A25A engine, i saved this video so i can change mine in the future.

[@cards-vs7hv]

LOL you still got probably 10 years

[@moose354]

Great teacher so "life is good".

[@CMDR_Birb]

Thanks Ahmed! Question. 19 Camry hybrid says to change them every 6 years or 96,000 Km but what if I only happened to drive perhaps 30-40k only during that timeframe ?

[@brianbumgardner8704]

Thanks for this video, I am just shy of 20k on mileage on my 2018 Camry and was wondering what the torque was on the spark plugs.

[@joeturner4666]

Thanks for the torque specs. Noted them on my Maint Guide for future ref.

[@spedison_3824]

great video as always! i would not want to have to replace the valve cover gasket on one of these. i had mine swapped out on my 2AR-FE in under an hour but on the A25A you have the fuel pump and line in the way

[@PinkyyyFloyddd]

Any benefit from indexing the spark plugs?

[@rightlanehog3151]

AMD, We have come a long way, when I started driving we were changing spark plugs every 12 months or 12,000 miles.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Very true! And it was not as simple as just plugs. Wires cap distributor rotor and at some point points

[@Meatythebully]

@@TheCarCareNut How many techs here used to charge the capacitor and leave it on the bench until someone tried to pick it up....good times

[@kordapyo612]

@@Meatythebully that gives them a ticklish feeling..

[@Thumbs146]

May I ask how often you should replace your ignition coils? I have one go bad on my old Corolla. I have a 2020 Camry hybrid le now.

[@vicchan9037]

is it necessary to reset the car computer after replacing the spark plugs?

[@nick401101able]

As the vehicles with this engine are coming up in mileage, PCV valve needs to be checked and/or replaced. The intake manifold has to be removed in order to get to it. Can you please make a video on how to remove the intake manifold? I have a 2018 Camry with 70k miles.

[@bernardocisneros4402]

I'm surprised Toyota engineers designed this engine so that you have to remove intake manifold just to get to PCV. Bad design!

[@paulodisano502]

Great video, sir. Thank you and God bless 🇺🇸🇨🇦.

[@vandiyplant921]

At 5:02 removing when engine warm. Driven sitting 2 hours.. Should you do this for other makes like Hondas too?

[@cjpamp1267]

What is the Brand of socket you recommend from Amazon

[@Raymond-mk8cb]

Do you use grease around the spark plug threads?

[@mike_wellington_]

Please show us how to properly do a coolant flush and fill!l by ourselves! I heard it’s different because of the valves that direct coolant differently.

[@jasoncurry2515]

Is it a good idea to replace the valve cover gasket with a spark plug change on a A25A in particular. Or would u wait ti later? I have a little over 96k currently on my A25A

[@jmkclk123100]

Simple excellent description. Thank you.

[@Saladon89]

lol scotty would say beauty covers, thx for showing that these covers not beauty covers, its covers to reduce engine noise

[@jordanevans1224]

Is there a reason why you don't use antiseize?

[@peterrudy9207]

Not necessary to remove negative cable from battery or both cables , before ?

[@danhal9966]

Another job finished,well done!

[@JzawitaJ]

Do you have to unplug the battery doing this job?

[@chrisbraganza8481]

I have a 2022 Corolla Apex 2.2 liter 4 cylinder. It takes 0W16 synthetic oil. The dealer says the oil change interval is every 10K miles. Can I safely change the oil in this car every 10K miles or should I change it at a lower interval? Please advise. Should I use BG MOA oil additive every oil change interval? The car has about 25K miles. Thank you!

[@rmultani9276]

Hey i have 2015 rav4 2.5 l engine what is the torque spec for the spark plugs on this thx.

[@codybecker7005]

PLEASE HELP…. I have a question. I have a 2018 Toyota Corolla I store during the winter. I’m getting ready to take out of storage. Should I remove the spark plugs and spray a little “fogging oil” before I start it. It’s been sitting for almost 6 months. I will be changing the oil as well.

[@elusivellama]

There is extra emphasis on getting genuine OEM spark plugs from the Toyota dealership. I tend to consider any spark plug bought on Amazon/eBay to be fake without even needing to look at it. It's also possible to find out the OEM make and model of the plug and buy it from a reputable site or a brick and mortar shop. The '20 Rav 4 manual says that they are DENSO FC16HR-Q8. So if you can find the equivalent DENSO branded spark plug, it would be the exact same item sold at the dealership. It might even be cheaper, but no guarantees.

[@shmuelperlberg310]

Hi Recently I have bought spark plugs in rock auto. Is it genuine?

[@elusivellama]

Rock Auto is good.

[@jhacassj1]

My mechanic change the spark plugs and coils on my Avalon 2006 after that I i turn the car on and i have checked engine ligth and come out to be the camshaft position censor bank one why you think this happen?thankyou for you time

[@len8336]

good video thank you, i'm getting ready to change mine in a camry

[@sergeyb6954]

Hello, in how many km need to change spark plugs in rav4 2023? Thanks

[@dfhhtyu3434]

So if my camry stutters on idle in park for few seconds does it need spark plug have 110k miles still original plugs.

[@paulguthrie787]

Excellent love your channel,would like to see more on 5.7 Tundras though

[@jibransar3212]

Is this procedure for 2020 Toyota Camry also?

[@RealWorldGarage]

See you tonight on the Live.

[@trojanns3003]

What kind of spark plug do you use Platinum or Iradium? How about the gappiing? Thanks.

[@eduardosolano8524]

can I replace iridium spark plugs on my Toyota rav4 2023 model. Thank you so much…

[@mikekuo1889]

Need to ask u a question I see u Amazon store they is 12pt spark plug socket and 6pt which one u recommended but also has 9/16 socket for spark plugs for 6pt

[@miguelorduno403]

I have a 2021 corolla se I have used a 14mm socket and can't seem to get the spark plug to come out, it seems like the 14mm just spins on the spark like it doesn't grip it at all any advice? Is there a special socket for this car?

[@sandukanec]

Perfect as usual!

[@olivercontreras8551]

Please. Calibration for Spark plugs. Sienna 2021. Or where can I find the info

[@kennethhatcher5822]

On on RAV4 brake pad removel be nice , I’m thinking of painting mine callipers blue ? Love the video 👍

[@riceburner4747]

Hi AMD. Great video. 😂🤣 I was thinkn how gingerly I remove my cover & i jst rip into it. 😁 Thnx again, it will help me in the future!

[@roaddog1493]

What is the gap you set the plugs at?

[@OCANA1000]

Can i use a 9/16 spark plug socket ?

[@KaluNatt]

Thanks again sir. I have a question. Toyota highlander 2013 left side sunroof drains are clogged. Water piles up on the floor when it rain/car wash. Can i put some plumbing drain opener like Drano clog remover to remove clogged holes? Also i appreciate as you said earlier that you are going to make a video about it. Thanks for all the help and efforts.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! On those highlanders by the kick panel there's a small pocket inside the car that has an opening. That opening always gets clogged not the drain itself. Kinda hard to get to it and see it.

[@KaluNatt]

@@TheCarCareNut Thanks a lot. I figured it out as you told me. There is a wiring box. I took it out. I checked inside of it by an endoscopy camera. All i saw was water in there. I put my hand inside and dried it with towels. When it was completely dried out i put around 500ml of plumbing drain opener (drano). Waited for 30 minutes and then poured some hot boiling water. It worked for me. Now it is not clogged anymore.. hey thanks for your tips. 👍👍.

[@miriamvivo4279]

Are the oem spark plugs manufactured by denso , ngk , or toyota in house? On my 99 toyota rav I use denso plugs and aisin parts

[@toee9553]

Whats the recommended mileage to do this for a car that was at 0miles, mostly freeway driving. I am currently going to hit 70,000

[@Travelingcarguy1]

How often to replace the spark plugs on the A25A? I got 104k on my 2020 Camry

[@eso1666]

The dealer charges $379.00 plus 7% tax😂😂😂😂

[@maddeusdoggeus1]

😂😮😅

[@seanhornchek6440]

My dealer quoted $470 as a special deal, oof

[@adriennemiller.music.]

Would you please show how to change them in a 3.3 V6 too?

[@spyderlogan4992]

Greetings from Austin. LOVE the audio tone on the torque wrench, brilliant idea. But I wonder why Toyota Engineering decided to go from 10mm to 8mm on those ignition coils?...Did someone decide they could save money? Just seems odd. Great video, thanks~!

[@TheCarCareNut]

No clue and the best part is that they still have the same thread size and pitch as the old bolts that had a 10mm head. Maybe save a little bit of weight?

[@jamesayers1048]

Snap-on wanted to sell thousands of 8mm sockets to us

[@masterwrong3110]

NGK platinum on OE equipment, Im putting in iridium. Shouldn’t be too bad of a change

[@thet3mplarv509]

So professional… well done

[@jmendoza1760]

Hello, awesome channel!!! I have 2011 V6 Camry ( original owner ) with 240,000 miles - zero engine or transmission leaks or issues. Does not burn oil. Still performs as good as new... It still has original components like - coolant pump, alternator, coil packs, O2 sensors. Have not replaced anything other than regular motor oil & transmission oil changes with filters, spark plugs, coolant + coolant hoses, thermostat, serpentine belt & CV axle boots. Do you think I should start replacing some items as preventative maintenance?? If yes, which ones should I start with?? Thank you!

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! Honestly I wouldn’t replace anything unless there’s issues. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it

[@jmendoza1760]

@@TheCarCareNut Thank you! 🙏🏻 👍🏻👍🏻

[@davearmitage392]

So what is the gap in the electrode? I’m sure you didn’t mention it and it must be important.

[@grijalvajuan]

How often we need to change spark plugs to a toyota Camry 2019

[@Bamboo2234]

How do you figure out torque specs for spark plugs screws bolts. Just don’t understand it

[@hanke2588]

Can you leave coil wires attached?

[@markreynolds3850]

Very interesting video, thanks for sharing this video.

[@frankmontez6853]

What do you torque plugs on 11 Camry LE 2.5 L ?

[@KaluNatt]

Thanks a lot.

[@BakhtiarDusky]

how about the park plug size ? does the cap size matter ?

[@artaguilar7338]

What do you mean by not using NICs when installing the new spark plugs? I’m planning on using a little anti seaze that the dealer said would be ok. Is that what you meant? Thanks for your videos.

[@jonathanwebb8307]

The important thing which needs emphasising is you put the plugs in with your fingers just like AMD did in the video, you do not use the wrench until you have screwed the plugs in a few turns until they are finger tight. On engines like this you must use the socket and extension but don't start with the wrench. Also I do plugs slightly differently to AMD, when I first put them in I turn them the wrong way for a turn or two just to make sure the threads are seated correctly then I turn them the correct way.