How to Replace Spark Plugs Cadillac ATS 2.0L

[@duanecarr6712]

Bringing the Cadillac back to glory this helped

[@pumpkinface8151]

Bravo, simple and to the point! I wish all mechanical videos were done like this!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@skitzomunkyx4437]

You have to have some of the best video descriptions there are! anytime i have a question about my ATS i just look up your videos, keep up the good work!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 really appreciate it...so glad to be able to help

[@GoodMorningMane]

Indeed

[@darrendixon8543]

Super clear, quick and with a couple of tips! Appreciate the time you took to make an easy to understand informative video!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you i really appreciate it🙂

[@williamshull3217]

Thank you for the excellent video and audio that explained clearly how I can replace the spark plugs in my 2018 Chevrolet Equinox with the optional 2.0L engine. I didn't know that they needed to be replaced after 60,000 miles (I confirmed that mileage by looking at the owners manual), so thank you for giving us the mileage. I also appreciate that you gave us the torque spec.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you...i really appreciate it🙂

[@abdulazizaj6711]

well done with step by step explanation, keep up the great work brother

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@greggriffin3998]

SUPERB job - thanks for helping others with you easy-to-follow steps.

[@rand49er]

Very thorough. Good job. I've heard other places that GM recommends to not use anti-seize compound on the spark plugs. Just fyi.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂..yea it has to do with how it affects the torque value and how it may tighten down further into the head...but if u dont use it, it can also cause spark plug to stick to threads and in turn damage threads

[@AustinLmao]

Thank you, super informative and simple breakdown. My Cadillac just hit 90k and was having misfires, trouble accelerating and the dealership wasted 4 times of coming in and paying diagnostic fees for nothing saying there wasn’t an issue, after my own research I thought maybe it was the spark plugs, led me to your video and did my own replacement, thank you!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 thats awesome! Great job on replacing em, and fixing the issue👍

[@prototypekev1347]

Were you getting a check engine light with your misfire ? I have misfire happen on my #1 cylinder, but get no check engine light. I have 72k miles on mine. Going to change the plugs this weekend.

[@backyardchevy328]

@@prototypekev1347 are u getting a misfire the whole time or randomly? Usually the check engine light comes on if its a constant misfire through 3 drive cycles

[@prototypekev1347]

@@backyardchevy328 Its weird. It shows on my scanner only on cylinder 1. If you stand outside the car while it’s running you can definitely hear it in the exhaust tone. It is also most noticeable when it is in drive and you are at a stop. Sometimes I feel it stumbling a little bit on a light acceleration.

[@backyardchevy328]

@@prototypekev1347 yea that does sound like a random misfire..thats probably why the lights not on..cause computer notices that it happens and it stops..hopefully just ends up being the spark plug needing replacement or maybe coil starting to go bad.

[@jrmedina5136]

Hey so i did exactly what you did on your video everything was working ok but one night i was driving home my car just shut down the next day I saw that the ignition coil i replace was melted? Idk where to go from here any advice would be great thank you

[@joaquinpinon2872]

Always enjoy a clean, simple and informative video. I love your almost robotic tone of voice. Where is the accent from? God bless you and keep up the good work.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 well im from California

[@joaquinpinon2872]

@@backyardchevy328 awesome. I’ll try to check some of your other videos👍🏎

[@backyardchevy328]

@@joaquinpinon2872 thank you i really appreciate all the support

[@joaquinpinon2872]

@@backyardchevy328 hey man, changing the 🧨 sparklers in my ats. The gap calls for .35 but the old ones are between.30 and .32. What do you think 🤔

[@backyardchevy328]

@@joaquinpinon2872 any chance its modified? Usually u gap em with a smaller gap if its modified like a bigger turbo or something..either that or mayhe person didnt have correct gap before

[@gabrielhenderson6959]

You just saved yourself $150 Bucks!

[@drewbienewbie03xx81]

I see no foam, I'm in no zone. 😂

[@lacasita915]

Very helpful thank you 🙏

[@gabrielhenderson6959]

Are all coils and spark plug replacements this easy on cars ? Or were the instructions just on point.

[@NattyBoys95]

great video im about to do these on my 2015 ats i just got this weekend :) she has 84k so a little overdue if they are original lolol

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 yea just a little lol..hopefully everything goes smoothly👍

[@phenomfacemob1011]

​@backyardchevy328 so you said you should do this at 60k miles?

[@whips8]

Thank you for this video, the check engine light on my 2018 ATS 2.0 came on the other day and went away the next day. It’s been burning a lot more gas and it’s almost at 60K miles so I’m guessing it’s time to change the spark plugs.

[@backyardchevy328]

What was the check engine light for? Sometimes itll say in the history...hopefully it is just the plugs

[@whips8]

@@backyardchevy328 I believe it was the catalytic converter, I took it to a Cadillac dealership and the guy said sometimes he’s seen it in rare cases the converter need replacement by 50k miles

[@backyardchevy328]

@@whips8 yea thats early for a catalytic converter to go bad but yea they can especially if running rich

[@whips8]

@@backyardchevy328 what do you think it can be other than the spark plugs? It’s really eating up a lot of gas right now

[@backyardchevy328]

@@whips8 well the first thing would be a dirty or clogged fuel filter..after that id check for a dirty maf sensor since it could be misreading airflow and injects more fuel cause its thinking its not getting much air..or what i fixed recently on a cadillac ats was the pcv hoses they were making the car run rich cause of it causing a vacuum leak..but yea possibly plugs but if its running rich youll notice it on the plugs theyll be fouled up

[@jennvesco3246]

Great video. I have seen three different recommendations for the gap on a 2.0T ... 0.028", 0.032" and 0.035" so I'm curious which is the best for a stock setup?

[@jefehuncho3057]

What happens if the spark plugs aren’t gapped?

[@Mrsirwinsalott]

Do you know if this is basically the same set up for the non turbo model

[@duanecarr6712]

Love this thank you brother

[@axellopez5206]

When I was changing my spark plugs today on the very last one on the left side it didn’t want to come out I tried all my force and it didn’t move is there any other way I can try to take it out? I don’t wanna a force it and break the spark plug while it’s inside the engine

[@deniismmxv5672]

Having a issue with the power steering wheel with my ATS 2.0T is the power steering electric or hydraulic?

[@axellopez5206]

what if on the last spark plug it’s stuck and it doesn’t want to come out due to the spark plug not being change in a long time? Use penetrating oil?

[@Jay-qt9lk]

Well well well I guess I'm in the same boat. I'm getting a misfire cylinder 3 code p0303 on my 2016 Cadillac 2.0T coupe. Gonna do this soon.

[@Wowz4me]

I remember doing this and the 3rd from front ignition coil boot wouldn't budge and was stuck in the cylinder. I had to tear it to get it out... just my luck. I heard blowing air into the cylinder can help but didn't have any tools to do so.

[@Jay-qt9lk]

Pre-set gap: 0.032 is good or you definitely need to get 0.035. I was looking at some spark plugs for my car. I was looking at ngk ruthenium hx high ignitability there pre gap set for 0.032

[@gematriasportspicks5780]

Is it the same for the turbo?

[@B1G1998]

Do you have to disconnect the battery before doing this I’m new to this 😂

[@RalphMarcano]

Awesome video!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@zaay5k]

Do you have know how to change the valve cover gasket?

[@backyardchevy328]

yea, i just havent made a video on it..because i havent had to replace it

[@gallo5921]

What happen if I have oil in spark plug and ignition coil ?

[@Xtafen]

Thanx amigo!

[@joestrock8587]

Excellent!!!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@visualnovelguy]

Do I have to disconnect the battery before changing the spark plugs?

[@backyardchevy328]

You dont have to, since ur not touching any battery cable...only concern would be if someone cranks the car while doing em ..but if it makes you feel safer to do em with battery disconnected..then i would

[@normanboeck5444]

Might want to replace the coils while your at it since they seem to die prematurely.

[@gabrielhenderson6959]

How to do torque to spec

[@kevinkev1530]

Thank you

[@robertorolfo]

Good video. Just FYI, your coolant overflow tank (the smaller tank on the top) should be filled all the way up to the bottom of the fill neck.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 yea i made a video shortly after on topping it up👍

[@DeRock401]

My bottom tank, the one under the coolant tank is always empty.

[@zaay5k]

I did everything you did in the video. Step by step. Once I finished, my car ran normal for about 10 minutes and then the idle became rough, my traction control & stabilitrak keeps turning off, and my engine light is on because of misfire. Also engine is shaking really hard and has smoke coming out when I push the gas. Do you have any idea what’s causing all of this?

[@backyardchevy328]

Well the traction and stabilitrak is on because of check engine light..the shaking and smoking most likely from misfire too..so lets start with the what spark plugs did u use? Did u verify that theyre the right ones for the car? If they are..did u check the spark plug gap on all of em? Sometimes they do come badly gapped or with closed gaps

[@zaay5k]

@@backyardchevy328 I used 41-162 and no I didn’t gap them. They were al pre gapped so I left them as they were

[@backyardchevy328]

@@zaay5k yea those spark plugs are not for that car...theyre too short and dont reach far enough into chamber

[@zaay5k]

@@backyardchevy328 so I need 41-125?

[@backyardchevy328]

@@zaay5k yes, youll notice the difference when u compare em

[@georgefernandez4734]

Does 41-988 ac Delco work to on the Cadillac ATS 2.0t 2014

[@backyardchevy328]

Yes they work on em, its just a hotter plug, so cadillac revised their plug to a colder plug which the 41-125 is..its used to prevent any possible detonation under heavy load driving

[@georgefernandez4734]

@@backyardchevy328 so wish one do u recommend the 41-125

[@backyardchevy328]

@@georgefernandez4734 yes, the 41-125

[@georgefernandez4734]

@@backyardchevy328 ok thank you so much

[@backyardchevy328]

@@georgefernandez4734 glad to be able to help👍

[@p55135091]

ok, 我学会了，下次自己换火花塞。不过缺一些工具啊

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 glad to be able to help

[@zafett]

Thanks for all the great ATS videos! Question, do you know the cylinder order? I assumed it was closest to the bumper was 1 then cylinder 4 was closest to the cock pit. Any idea if that’s correct?

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 yes the first cylinder is the one closest to the front bumper..and u count em back in order..the 4th will be closest to the firewall

[@zafett]

@@backyardchevy328 thanks for replying so quickly! So I’m trying to troubleshoot a P0352 code. I swapped the coil packs in cylinders 2 and 3. Cleared the code and it came back up. I’m trying to think of what the next steps would be. Any ideas? I’m going to check the wiring to make sure that’s all in order but I’m pretty sure it looked fine last time I was under the hood.

[@backyardchevy328]

@@zafett good start...did u also swap the spark plugs? If its got a bad spark plug it could trigger that code...yea check the wiring to that ignition coil look for any frayed wires or places that wiring contacts anything hot or even if some rodent may have got to it..other than that the signal would be coming from the ecu

[@zafett]

@@backyardchevy328 I think I’m going to replace the plugs this weekend. We bought the car with 50k miles and it has ~74k miles now. We’re not sure when the plugs were last changed but they’re probably due for a change.

[@backyardchevy328]

@@zafett yea they probably havent been replaced..the replacement interval is at 60k for turbo models

[@anthonymoreno9409]

Dose anyone know the bolt size that hold down the coil I broke 2 or the part number for the bolts

[@backyardchevy328]

11588715

[@nickk817]

No need for dielectric grease?

[@backyardchevy328]

Since the coil boot provides a good seal up top u dont really need it, but it can be used, just add a lil to the inside of the rubber boot so it prevents it from sticking to the spark plug

[@nickk817]

Thank you for the quick reply, want to give this a shot but always read that people use it. So I should be able to not use it correct? Or do you say throw a little bit in the boot to be safe?

[@backyardchevy328]

@@nickk817 yea u can put a little..it does work good and is useful

[@scottalleshunas4528]

I was debating between buying an ATS coupe or a similar year Mercedes C350. This has made my decision. To change the plugs in the Mercedes is a six hour job of removing the entire intake or pay the dealer $1200 to do it. F#@! that!

[@backyardchevy328]

Well so far our ats has been great..knock on wood .everything we've had to do was preventative maintenance or regular maintenance..my friends ats as well only has had an issue with a pcv tubing..both are the 2.0t engine

[@scottalleshunas4528]

@@backyardchevy328 thanks. I really believe the Merc would be reliable as well but the cost of routine maintenance or, heaven forbid, any repairs I'm sure would be much more than the Caddy. Have you done any mods on yours? I've seen postings from people who've had them tuned or changed the exhaust. Any tips?

[@backyardchevy328]

@@scottalleshunas4528 not yet..but if i did id probably start with a slightly bigger turbo and then the exhaust to go with it

[@michaelwalker3842]

Why didn’t you mention torque specs

[@drewbienewbie03xx81]

Im being told 028 for the gap? I'm going w denso iridiums.

[@drewbienewbie03xx81]

Also, antiseize on the plug and dielectric grease on the coil pack?

[@kyleseba3597]

MAKE SURE TO BUY A 5/8 THIN WALL. The regular size won’t fit

[@leoochoa9625]

My 2002 chevy avalanche doesn't goes pass 45- 50 mph well I'm driving btw its been sitting for aournd 3 years . And just started driving it, any suggestions ? And sorry this about the spark pug

[@backyardchevy328]

Where are the rpm's do they move up towards the red and the truck doesnt go faster or is it like jerking or engine sputtering type of feeling struggling to go up to that speed but rpms still around 3k-4k?

[@leoochoa9625]

The Rpms stay around 3-4 and won't go any farther I would have to let go of the pedal and wait till its around 40 mph

[@leoochoa9625]

Its would also jerk around 35 - 40 just to reach 40 mph but as soon as it reaches 50 it will be sputtering

[@backyardchevy328]

@@leoochoa9625 any check engine light?

[@leoochoa9625]

@@backyardchevy328 its show brake light and Abs light. That I know of

[@joeysanchez4004]

What’s the firing order?

[@backyardchevy328]

1-3-4-2

[@joeysanchez4004]

Sorry is that starting from the rear or front of engine?

[@backyardchevy328]

@@joeysanchez4004 well the cylinder location is 1-2-3-4 from the front to the back...but yea the other is the firing order which is the sequence they fire in when its running

[@rafaelvasquez4046]

The first one you changed is coil number 1 ? And then on or which is the order

[@tycainecandio8464]

Love this video , can you link the 10mm socket @backyardchevy

[@tycainecandio8464]

Seen you have a wrench rather than a socket linked

[@reno1871]

Great video 💪

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@chavisrocky4244]

Excellent!