How to Replace Spark Plugs Chevrolet Sonic 1.4L Gasoline 2009-2015

Here is a video tutorial on changing the spark plugs on a Chevrolet Sonic 1.4L gasoline between the years of 2009-2015. This is a very easy and approachable repair that most anyone could do in their garage. Doing this repair yourself will save tons of money and you will know the job is done right. If you are looking to rent a torque wrench they will be for rent at your local parts shop, otherwise you could just buy one. You will most likely need it way more than once. Thank you so much for watching!
A good idea to take off the negative battery terminal cable before starting too!
Sparkplugs (you need 4 of these): www.amazon.com/ACDelco-41-121...
Dielectric Grease: amzn.to/2DaMxOd
Nickle Anti-Seize: amzn.to/2EOF0Fn
Spark Plug Socket: www.amazon.com/TEKTON-14203-8...
If you have a car question ask it completely free at www.2carpros.com/questions/new
*Disclaimer: Please use all safety precautions

[@KasztanJesionka7523]

It actually worked! I replaced spark plugs all by myself. Check the engine light is gone! I've never felt so masculine in my life. TY!

[@KingNaut]

💪🏾

[@countryboy39051]

Thanks for saving me a couple hundred bucks! I did have a couple of comments: when you said you had to put some effort into removing the coil assembly, you weren't kidding! I struggled and strained with that thing for 20 minutes before I got it off. Also, the rubber boots didn't come out with the assembly and it was a pain in the *** to pry every one of them out without tearing them to pieces! Still, great video and easy to follow; thanks again!

[@2carpros]

Nice work!

[@MrKoalaburger]

I had the same issue first time I removed the power distributor lol. Second time around was a lot smoother, took 10min to swap my plugs total.

[@user-dk3bo6fm9u]

Now that's how you do a how-to video outstanding

[@LetsChat]

I love the juxtaposition of how cheery you are mixed with how much you chastise the engineering of all the part. "The next thing you gotta do is this! ...even though they made this so stupid. Here's another tip--just try this... because they were trying to save money on this for some reason--it still works though. Just remember to do this neat trick! ...as long as your PATIENT. Next thing we need to do is this... whoops, the dumb spring came out--but that's okay!"

[@2carpros]

Gotta have fun with it! Thanks for watching!

[@RobertMartinez-fp7ci]

I needed the spark plug gaps and found out more! Very helpful! Thanks! 👍

[@colsonab]

Thanks! Saved me a couple hundred dollars in labor. Thanks for the torque spec.

[@Tomgillchevy]

Nice to see spark plugs that are accessible for a change. Love these how-to videos. Very helpful for the DIY'er although I wonder how many drivers actually do their own basic maintenance these days?

[@2carpros]

Thank you so much for watching! Well we are here for anyone that wants to lean how!

[@Smoothrhymes]

There scared to void warranties nowadays..

[@ksull72487]

On a Chevy Sonic. I changed the oil, flushed the tranny, replaced the filters and all the Spark Plugs in no time and a day. Easy as hell. The oils so freaking easy to change I don’t even jack the car up it’s hilarious. I can do it almost as quick as pumping gas. On BMW M235i and Mini Cooper S forget it. 😂. Too much work and BMW boots will rip. A coolant and Thermostat change on BMW M235i is hours of labor. I wouldn’t touch the thing to save my life. So it depends on the car. These Sonics are pretty easy to work on as is most GM products. Trust me on this lol. I’ve done a lot of maintenance myself on a lot of cars. Repairs included. The Sonic is easy and cheap too which is why I like it. Buy a BMW lol forget it your gonna need to be a Master Tech lol. The thermostat on those things is like a flux capacitor.

[@woiowoiow190]

Awesome video. Thank you. I love working on my sonic as much as I can.

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching!

[@balkenkreuz2063]

I'm so glad to finally find videos specifically about the Sonic instead other similar models. Thank you! My only question would be, how do you clean the coil bar and the silicone sleeves/boots? I got a rusted spark plug and one of the boots broke. The others are dirty but no rust.

[@Zeek800]

A rusted plug is very common. The valve cover, “ beauty cover” and coil pack bar are a bad design. Water ( mist ) can easily enter into the spark plug area ( 90% of the time it’s the 1st plug right beside the end that the wiring connection to the “ power bar “ ( drivers side ) that rusts. The water ( mist ) enter that end and usually that first spark plug hole. The engine heat causes the small amount of water to boil and the steam even enters the rubber boot.

[@lwpdhofgh]

I change the spark plugs in my sonic according to your video. Thank you! I watched it like 10 times but I completely missed the information about the gapping. Now I’m driving my sonic with un-gapped spark plugs and I don’t know how worried I should be.

[@2carpros]

Does it turn on and run well? Alright then. Good to go.

[@ksull72487]

Highly doubt their ungapped. Most plugs are pre gapped. Especially if you bought OEM or Fine Wire plugs. Personally I like the Autolite Iridium XP. Same performance and about $20 bucks for all 4.

[@scottschuett1405]

Excellent demo. Making it seem easy. A++++

[@2carpros]

Thank you!

[@LazyScoutJace]

Thanks for the useful video. I'm coming up on the mileage that says to change the plugs. Like your watch, by the way

[@2carpros]

Thank you for watching! It is a Casio Waveceptor in-case you are wondering. I do a lot of surfing and diving so I needed something that can hold up to that.

[@fireice4833]

Thanks for the Video Sir; super helped me out! Appreciate you 🙏🏽

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching!

[@alfonsozendejas1326]

Very useful video, thank you for your time

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching!

[@LetsChat]

Very helpful video, I referred to this a number of times swapping out my spark plugs for the first time today.

[@2carpros]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@ATL_323]

10.13.2022 here. Thanks for the video tutorial. Easily accessible spark plugs make this an easy DIY project. I have a 2019 Sonic Premier RS I suspect the process is the same. Local dealer here in Atlanta, GA quoted me $222.42 + tax I feel I can do this myself. Thanks!!!

[@2carpros]

You got this! Thanks for watching!

[@joshuawest5967]

I also have a 2019 Sonic im lookin to do this on. Was the process similar?

[@CCsLifeExp2012]

Thanks 😊 Great video! Much appreciated! 💜

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching Colleen!

[@natioffline]

Amazing, thank you very much for your explanations and for sharing your time

[@2carpros]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MarkLawry]

Thanks for showing the antisieze and dielectric grease

[@cesarpapithegreatmaittre4667]

Excellent work!!🎉

[@pjstartv6798]

I just went to change the plugs on my 2013 Sonic with about 90k miles on it and every boot was stuck to the plugs. I tried to finesse them off but destroyed 3 out of 4 trying to get them loose. I probably would have tried harder to not destroy them had I known I was going to be out more than $50 on replacements. I'm just glad I was able to find them separately and didn't have to fork out $150+ for a new coil pack. None of the springs inside the boots appeared to have dielectric grease on them either.

[@brettschmeisser2568]

Thank you.. Very helpful

[@2carpros]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching Brett!

[@antoniomarc7174]

Pulled my coil pack off on my 2014 Chevy Sonic 1.4L turbo and the boots stayed on the plugs. Can I just pop the coil pack back on or what should I do ?

[@vAstrahs]

maybe you’ll still read this idk but i’m currently trying to just open my engine and tighten my spark plugs, and the T30’s on the coil pack are very tight. any suggestions?

[@gotnatas]

T:30 torques. Plug gaps at 2:43. Torque of factory specs 6:00👍

[@Unpopular_0pinion]

Thanks for the awesome video

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching!

[@mayhem_irv]

You are a legend

[@joeycastrellon7754]

Wow. That was pretty easy.

[@2carpros]

Yeah not bad at all! Thanks for watching!

[@jordanstillman256]

If I’m replacing the coil pack, do i have to do anything with the new one before putting it on top of the new spark plugs?

[@2carpros]

Put a little dielectric grease in the spring part of the coil. Thanks for watching!

[@gustavo23982]

Great Video, lots of helpfull info... what I would like to know if there is a replacement plug other than the recommended ACDelco 41-117, here in my country (DR) they seem a little bit hard to come by, any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching! I love the AC Delco products but you could use a CHAMPION 3068 plug and be good to go.

[@gustavo23982]

@@2carpros you guys are the best!

[@woiowoiow190]

Can someone offer advice on the calibration needed for spark plug replacement.

[@isblaka]

I love the video , really well made! i do have a question : That thing on the top of the spring, at 3:48, is it a fuse... i think mine burned out, can i replace that fuse only if i need the car fast and cannot wait for a replacement power distribution bar, is that risky to do ? what would the Amp value of the fuse would be, i have trouble measuring it or just lack the knowledge. Thanks for any help!

[@2carpros]

I wouldn't chance it with ignition. To my surprise you can actually just buy a replacement. Here is a link for you. www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/chevrolet,2015,sonic,1.4l+l4+turbocharged,3309720,ignition,spark+plug+/+coil-on-plug+boot,10150 Thanks for watching!

[@RobertMartinez-fp7ci]

I hope you get this... but what are the spark plugs supposed to be gapped at for a 2012 Chevy sonic LT with turbo ( 4 cylinder ) ?

[@2carpros]

1.0 - 1.1 mm (0.039 - 0.043 in) gap Torqued to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) Thanks for watching Robert!

[@adeum9i]

Would this be similar for a 2018 Chevy Sonic LT hatchback 1.8L 4cyl? 😊

[@2carpros]

Very very similar! Thanks for watching!

[@ajsjs9]

Thanks so much!

[@anv7990]

Thanks dude! I was looking to swap my coils as it was showing a code related to coil D in my cruze. Thought I couldn't. Damn finally I found that we can swap them. Also I was in a situation to go to a junkyard just to buy the coil pack assuming I should change the whole pack. Edit: Also you should change the video title so that it includes cruze as well since it is almost same for chevy cruze and all these days I didn't know that sonic also has the same coil pack and spark plugs.

[@2carpros]

Thank you for watching! I'm so glad this helped you!

[@thefiendmachine]

Hey, I have a 2012 Sonic that is having a misfire. Ive researched and heard that coil packs were a known problem with Sonics and Cruzes, causing misfires and che k engine lights. Did simply replacing your coil pack fix your check engine light?

[@anv7990]

Martin Walsh yes, I’ve had P0304 and also those Service Traction Control messages. First I tried to replace the spark plugs, worked for a week but same code and messages reappeared. So I replaced my Coil Pack which I bought on Amazon and it worked. Codes disappeared and is everything is good as of now.

[@thefiendmachine]

@@anv7990 I have oil in my spark plug wells, so It must be the gasket vs the coil pack. Thanks for your reply!

[@anv7990]

Martin Walsh try to switch coil packs like from Cylinder 1 to 4 if you have any codes regarding those, and keep going on step by step and you'll be able to resolve your issue. Google is our best friend. Happy to help!

[@Zeek800]

Aren’t ACTUALLY Delton plugs pregapped? I mean I always confirm it myself. I usually like to use OEM plugs but can you recommend any other good quality compatible plugs? I know NAPA sells the rubber spark plug boots individually so i guess other Auto Shops would too. In Canada that “ power bar “ costs over $200 the individual boots complete with the coil springs are around $12.

[@alexb8270]

Awesome!!!

[@2carpros]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jalonjohnson2803]

Do u have to replace the coil pack everytime or can u re-use it ?

[@2carpros]

You can re use it, if it is in good shape. Thanks for watching!

[@LongboardManiac]

Do spark plug gaps need to be exact? or is it okay if its 0.001 off

[@2carpros]

There is definitely some leeway there. Some people like to be accurate down to the 0.00001 for some reason and they are "technically correct" but, being in the 0.001-9 ball park is fine. Thanks for watching!

[@allen0088]

Where did you buy your torque wrench from? I want the same exact one

[@2carpros]

The Snap-On truck. It is fairly pricey. Thanks for watching!

[@knightfox0879]

What size is the spark plug remover?how long should i get?ive tried others but it doest fit because of the hole

[@NoNames-vw3bq]

The spark plug socket itself is probably going to be a 5/8. And to reach all the way down to the plugs in the engine you'll need at least an 8 inch socket extension, maybe longer, as they sit deep inside.

[@phase005]

Do you know if the 18ft lbs for tbe torque wrench also applies to the chevy sonic 1.8?

[@2carpros]

I would guess yes. Thanks for watching!

[@ksull72487]

You don’t really need to be that accurate. If your good with a tool you can guess the 18 foot lbs. Rule of thumb is snug but don’t crank the thing hard. 1/2-2/3 turn probably does it at finger tight. It’s always good to go by the torque specs but the truth is you don’t really need to be 100% with it. The concern is stripping the aluminum. Or cracking the plug. That’s basically it. As long as they seal and tighten a bit. Your good.

[@samevo8]

Do you the cylinder numbers from passenger side to driver side? I read somewhere it's 1-3-4-2. I have a P0302 cylinder 2 misfire and think I need to replace the spark plug for cylinder # 2.

[@2carpros]

So that is probably the firing order not the cylinder count. It does go from the front of the engine to the rear. In this case left to right. 1 2 3 4 is correct. Thanks for watching!

[@2carpros]

Maybe check out the new link in the description. :)

[@samevo8]

@@2carpros Thanks! So is 1 on the passenger side of the car and 4 is the driver side?

[@MarkLawry]

Why would you replace only one spark plug? Just do all 4 while you are in there.

[@TM-ox4kd]

Hey I have a question my wife's 2013 sonic has been some how squirting oil all over the left side of the engine. It only does it sometimes. I can't find where it's coming from I thought maybe it was from the gasket underneath those bolts next to the oil dipstick but I noticed the bolt to the right of the dipstick is discolored then the rest and almost goldish/bronzish looking and not silver like the others. After driving long periods like 2 hrs you can smell the oil on the engine and it smells hot. All fluids are fine. Would you happen to have any idea what it could be? Or maybe that discolored bolt? I know that was a lot to read but anyone who might have any information or help would be greatly appreciated!

[@rkong_mamalova69]

Do you have a link for the wrench you used?

[@2carpros]

If you can give me a time stamp I would love to point you in the right direction. Thanks for watching!

[@LetsChat]

1st step, unplug battery. 2nd step, watch this video.

[@IFoundMyBrand]

HELP GUYS!!! Do I put dielectric grease on the spark plug terminal and spring or only the inside of the boot??

[@2carpros]

Just squeeze some out into the ignition coil boot. When you put the boot on the plug it will spread on the top of the plug. Thanks for watching!

[@leonardlafrance970]

Hey' did you disconnect the negative cable?, didn't see that.

[@2carpros]

Yep. Thanks for watching!

[@zfranco100]

which one of the plugs corresponds to cylinder 2?

[@millertime22x27]

Can spark plugs cause a p0107 and jerking

[@LazyScoutJace]

I followed this video, but neglected to gap the plugs. I was having misfires all over the place. Fixed and purrs like a kitten now.

[@2carpros]

Nice work! Thanks for watching!

[@tavarisharrington4015]

Great!

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching!

[@jaxonhernandez2332]

So instead of replacing the coil-on-plug boot you just cleaned out the old grease and re-lubed it?

[@2carpros]

With dielectric grease yes. Thanks for watching!

[@nejonstudio553]

Can you post an addition to this? How to remove covers before you can even get to the spark plugs and that part you shimmy off has a cover over it that makes it difficult to remove.

[@LazyScoutJace]

I was having the same issue as my 5/8's bolt wasn't catching on. Just use a long pick or something narrow. I have no idea why it was there.

[@countryboy39051]

Mine didn't come off easily either. I used a pair of plastic picks and moved one side out, then the other little by little and it finally pooped out. Much easier to put it back, by the way!

[@j5_dc5_rsx]

Should you disconnect the battery before hand?

[@2carpros]

You don't have to, just keep the key out of the ignition. Thanks for watching!

[@chaunaeblase384]

Does this also work for 2016 1.8L?

[@2carpros]

Yes I believe so. Thanks for watching!

[@btvsdevotee]

What is the torque value for the spark plugs?

[@scottschuett1405]

I believe he said 18

[@Tipa509]

My car shakes every time I put my foot on the gas pedal, I feel some hesitation and when I stop at a red light. Can you give me some advice, please?

[@2carpros]

That sounds like a miss fire. I would change the spark plugs and see if that fixes it. Thanks for watching!

[@Tipa509]

2CarPros can that cause a problem or not if I don’t use the Anti-seize?

[@rgvcateye9058]

They use T-40 torques not t-30 like he mentioned. I stripped one of mine for using a t-30 like he said. Had to use a screw retractor to get it out.

[@2carpros]

It was T-30 for me. Could have been a silent revision or been replaced at some point. Thanks for watching!

[@countryboy39051]

My 2013 1.8 used a T-30

[@Dcdan99]

What do I do if the boots do not come out with the power distribution bar?

[@countryboy39051]

And they won't! They have a retaining ring holding them in! I used needle nose pliers and very very carefully pulled them up and out!

[@nalaqnalaq8382]

@@countryboy39051 Bullshit. Mine did the same thing, and no amount of twisting & pulling freed them. Apparently, the so-called retaining rings don't do a damn' thing. If yours didn't stick why did you need pliers? LOL

[@phase005]

Does it have to be nickel anti-seize? Can it be aluminum?

[@2carpros]

I would use aluminum if it is all I had. Thanks for watching!

[@phase005]

Thank you!

[@gobeyondnow]

Inside the plug boots on my coil pack the springs don't have any kind of ends on them, just the spring itself. Should I be worried about that? It's a 2013 1.8L and I'm replacing the valve cover gasket after finding oil had gotten all over tops of the spark plugs, inside the boots etc.

[@waraysangkaymechanic2054]

nice❤

[@dougsmith6917]

I have a 1.8L. Any difference?

[@2carpros]

Very similar! Thanks for watching Doug!

[@kirsten015]

I just changed both my spark plugs and coil but i noticed that my car is rough on idle.

[@2carpros]

Check your plugs again and make sure they glass isn't cracked. Thanks for watching!

[@RyanBreaker]

I'm pretty sure it's advised to not use anti-seize on these plugs? Or so I've heard.

[@2carpros]

Not according to AllData. I have never heard not to use antiseize. Thanks for watching!

[@ksull72487]

@@2carpros Yeah, very rarely do you use anti seize on anything anymore. It’s a GM product although a small amount wouldn’t hurt.

[@NoNames-vw3bq]

@@ksull72487 so it isn't necessary to use, just an option to consider?

[@douglasbailey9055]

that electric connection on my son's car was a bear. I wished it just wiggled off

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching!

[@YESMajor]

Is this the turbo, ?

[@scottschuett1405]

Yes. the non-turbo engine is the 1.8L

[@RobertBrown-bc8zy]

I cannot get that power distribution bar off, it seems like it’s glued on lol. The bolts come off very easy but the rack itself is sealed in there. I’m scared of using something to pry at it, anyone had this problem?

[@2carpros]

Make sure you got all the bolts out and pull straight up. Thanks for watching!

[@NoNames-vw3bq]

Yes, took a while & a lot of patience. I used my hands only, and eventually the suction broke. Just mainly work at from the center 2.

[@jaymelee]

Geez my connected is stuck on there. I pressed it as shown but it won’t budge, anyone else have this problem?

[@NoNames-vw3bq]

Yes. Had to use a flathead screwdriver to help ease it out.

[@virginianalangan6786]

Coil pack stuck on mine.

[@2carpros]

Try wiggle it back and forth a bit. Thanks for watching!

[@gilbertoramirez7625]

Can anybody tell me what sockets he used all of them please lol

[@2carpros]

I go over it while I'm working on it. Thanks for watching!

[@712speedy]

Its a T-40, NOT a T-30 on the distribution bar.

[@2carpros]

It was for me. Thanks for watching!

[@jehartman2]

Unable to remove electrical connector at 10 seconds. Plastic is designed to break, AND IT WILL NOT DISENGAGE. This dude just taps it twice it lets go. NOT MY EXPERIENCE.

[@2carpros]

The connector on the coil pack?

[@nalaqnalaq8382]

I know! LOL I had to use a screwdriver. Then, all four boots stuck in place. Video is a joke.

[@MrItsthething]

0:57 Look how much dust you dropped into the spark plug well. It's all going in the engine when you pull those plugs out.

[@2carpros]

I blew it out with compressed air. Should have said something but I didn't record it. That's my bad. Thanks for watching though!

[@MrItsthething]

Sweet