How to Replace Spark Plugs Chevy Colorado & GMC Canyon 2004-2012

How to Replace Spark plugs Chevy Colorado & GMC Canyon 2004-2012. Replacing Spark plugs on 2.8l and 3.5l Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon. Step by Step Spark Plug Replacement. Spark Plug Gap for Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon.
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[@backyardchevy328]

13ft lbs torque spec for spark plugs

[@fucknut8856]

Are the tire torque on this truck really that high ? I’ve checked the book and it’s like 160 or higher I believe

[@backyardchevy328]

@@fucknut8856 the lug nuts no, for 2004-2012..theyre 100 ft lbs..maybe it was 140 N-m?

[@dgdvrn]

Is it 13 lbs ft torque?

[@backyardchevy328]

@@dgdvrn yes

[@tamipotirala6973]

hand tight

[@JONCOOK61420]

BACK YARD CHEVY: Dude this video was perfect. No, super long. Annoying intro, or any dumb music lol. Some videos people post are really annoying and you have to skip through a bunch of garbage or mute, half the video because of some horrible music, but not you! You asked about whether or not you should show the rest of the spark plugs once getting the 1st one out and in my personal opinion, it would be cool to see you get the rest of them out, but in 4x-10x or something like that. Keep it up buddy thank you for this video.!

[@SuicideDeathCommando]

Informative, helpful, and I can hear you clearly. No wind, no echo, nothing. Straight to the point, no music, no annoying intro video and links to everything you used in the video. Good shit my dude

[@daviscooper3517]

This is one of the best car tutorials I have ever watched. And I have watched a lot.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 i really appreciate it

[@rockout3271]

Liked for future use. One of the only videos that doesnt use annoying royalty free rock music. Keep up the good tutorials! 👍

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 i really appreciate it

[@chrisp7165]

Great, very informative video. I wouldn't edit anything out. Showing as much detail is always appreciated. This is a great step by step with exact instructions. My neighbor just took ownership of a 2004 Chevy Colorado and I had no idea where the plugs were located on this engine. This video will help out immensely by helping him keep up with the maintenance of the truck.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you, i really appreciate it🙂 yea i think ill go the route of full step by step video

[@rickokemp1244]

I like the unedited video. don't take out anything, I can just fast forward if i want. Thank you for this info. You have saved me lots of cash!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@randrl4260]

Got code 0304 misfire on my 05 Chevy Colorado 3.5L - have 200K miles. Decided to replace all 5 plugs and coils - this is best video I've seen. I don't mind your repetitive coil replacements on video. The repetitiveness is needed for memory. Also like you instruction on removing and replacing parts. That clip on removing wires on coils is helpful. Using NGK coils and NGK iridium IX plugs. Appears plugs already pre-gapped and I may not need anti seize - will research some more to make sure. Will use 13ft torque per recommended spec below. Again, thanks for video.

[@ThunderDog351]

You’re a legend bud, was having issues with my canyon and couldn’t figure it out and it turns out it was the spark plugs! This helped a ton! Definitely subscribed and liked

[@dalemihocik4732]

Awesome video on how to replace spark plugs on the 3.7 Colorado/Canyon motor. This is the gold standard on how this is done. Thanks so much for showing what needs to be done with that wire harness to get at the first coil bolt as all the other guys just skip over that or give some sketchy comment on what to do. IMO after showing how to on plug #1 you could have skipped to #5 but not cutting corners is good to . You can work on my truck anytime. lol!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 much appreciated

[@virginiorodriguez2906]

In my opinion, I like the way you explain more then once because I'm a slow learner before I get things. In my head. I appreciate you helping others. Thank you and Bless.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@davegilbertmusic]

Thanks for putting this video together, it made the job go so much easier! My '04 Canyon has 120,000 miles on it and although it ran fine, passed smog etc. those new spark plugs really made a difference, my truck has a lot more pep now! Thanks again and keep up the good work! And... if you ever get the chance to make a video on how to get the center armrest on a 58 Impala rear seat unstuck, I'll certainly tune in for that as well! 👍

[@justinnesbit9250]

I never comment on videos, but ive done my plugs before and did it by watching a KZbin video. I watched the whole video just to see if any of your coil packs separated like mine did. I think this is a great how to video.

[@backyardchevy328]

Yea i was concerned about that happening as well..but glad they didnt....thank you🙂

[@howlongcanimakethisfukingthing]

Great video, Thank you for making it informative, to the point, and easy to understand.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 glad to be able to help

[@brianrainey3366]

Absolutely the best tutorial video I've watched on this. Great, strait forward explanation!! Really appreciate the video, and the help!!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@BadfingerFan]

This is a fantastic tutorial. I haven't worked on automobiles in many years, so I appreciate seeing the process of replacing each and every plug. I'm subscribing.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 greatly appreciated

[@snakeryanmaster]

Very clean and professional video.

[@kathleentraver4116]

This video was very informative. Thank you so much!

[@brandon82490]

Very easy to follow this video, thanks for posting.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@elmerkerth3871]

I really like all your videos on the 2007

[@Tonkyhonkyman]

Great how to video. Extremely helpful for me.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@hechos1427]

Excellent video. it helped me a lot to make the replacement myself in a short time and saved me some money,

[@backyardchevy328]

Thats awesome..great job🙂 and thank you🙂

[@paulinswfl8218]

Your videos are superior in content and understanding. It's greatly appreciated. Any reason to ever change the ignition coils? Would a bad one cause random misfires?

[@brianrobinson1637]

Great video. I'm getting ready to do a tune up on my 2012 Canyon.

[@diegogonzalez9329]

Awesome video man . Keep it up 👌

[@ronnieyoung7510]

Great job buddy explained everything thank you

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 i really appreciate it

[@therangingtank1]

Thanks for making this video!

[@backyardchevy328]

Anytime🙂 thank you for the support

[@seancollins4427]

I’m just one of those people,if I see it done. I can’ do it. Thank you so much Dude!!!( Showing me the right way. I’m old as f#%k and still was able to follow directions and achieve success. Cheap! I’m talking a nap!✌️

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 Great job👍

[@derekeffert5400]

Great video - straight up, no useless chatter. Have any videos on 1960 dodge trucks?!!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 unfortunately no

[@poeticmysterakaeakaantakae1378]

Perfect video bro thank you

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@godis...7837]

Great video as usual.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@michaelmcbee2634]

Excellent tutorial. The only add on would be torque specs for everything you reconnected. Also, safety warning associated with miss threading spark plugs,.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@johnny1556]

Hey backyard Chevy: I enjoy your videos is right to the point and easy to follow. I think you could have skip some of it because it's the same as the first spark plug and like the other subscriber said, not to lose the screws or the locking clip. Questions I have the same truck an 06 needs same minor work like front and back shocks, I also the ABS indicator light is on, it use to go off but now it stays on. I also believe that she needs brakes pads all round and a new thermostat. Because during the winter the hot air isn't enough I have to keep it on number 2 or 3, if you happen to do any of those jobs on that truck I'll be glad to seat back and watch It will help me out keep them coming!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 i do have the front and rear brake job videos...the abs light have u had it scanned to see the codes for the abs? Its most commonly a bad wheel speed sensor which is part of the wheel hub and that would be included in my front brake video i did🙂..but sure if i do any others ill be sure to make videos on em

[@johnny1556]

@@backyardchevy328 Thanks for the info still working on getting a scanner, I had to rewrite the comment cuz I left some things out but thanks for the info I will be looking out for those videos.

[@backyardchevy328]

@@johnny1556 anytime..always here to help when i can🙂

[@TheBestIsWorthTheWait]

Video is excellent!!!

[@gy4246]

Thank you for sharing

[@shanepeck2839]

Great video. Thank you.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you 🙂

[@brianosborne1437]

We can speed up video, but your good at this. Thanks

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@leon7132]

Great video , thanks 😊

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@ericsilva2904]

I’m confused on whether to put anti sieze on them or not. I got the same ac delco plugs.

[@erickennedy2897]

Good video, thanks brother. To answer your question, you couldv'e skipped to the 4th plug. Great job tho, exactely what I needed.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@bubbavancebatchelor]

The summarized repay works great for me. It shows me there are not tricks along the way. However, on your brake drum shoes video, I was lead astray by your 15 minute video that made it seem like it was going to be fairly easy to get the big retaining pin back into the shoes. It took me two separate days! Lol. You make great how to videos!

[@backyardchevy328]

Lol sorry about that brake video..i know its probably cause ive done quite a bit of em so it wasnt so hard to do but if i recall my first time doing those type i can feel ur pain...thank you i really appreciate it🙂

[@StoneStraiff]

Thankyou man!!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you for the support🙂

[@sKeetsJeep]

Helpful, thanks! Would be nice if you included the torque specs for the model you’re working on.

[@backyardchevy328]

I normally always do..but forgot to add it for this one video for some reason but i pinned it as the first comment...13ft.lbs torque

[@abnermedina9131]

thank you

[@carolinewells4355]

Hello thank you for your video.🙏 I have a real quick question not about the plugs but about the oil. my sons 2004 Canyon oil light comes on and then it says oil on the screen where the mileage normally is so I thought it needs oil and I went to check it but the dipstick reads that it has a little bit over the full mark. Could this be the problem because there be too much oil? or is the dipstick not accurately reading the amount? I wanted to put some Lucas oil stabilizer but I don’t want it to be filled even more if it’s already a little over full. Thank you very much

[@backyardchevy328]

Hello🙂 if that red oil light is on it means theres a problem with oil pressure..so it could be the oil pressure sensor may be malfunctioning, being that the oil is up to level ..but u dont wanna leave it overfilled either that could cause cause problems as well.

[@carolinewells4355]

@@backyardchevy328 thank you so much for responding 👍 your suggestion gives me a starting point and that is more than helpful👏👏😊

[@backyardchevy328]

@@carolinewells4355 good luck..normally thats the problem and i hope in ur case its that as well🙂🤞

[@robcploft5398]

Good video..

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@Becka420]

What is the tourk specific

[@johnnysalinas4835]

Great job..I like the walk through

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@RubenLopez-dh8sn]

Good help

[@johnarvey2641]

Do you have to toque the ignition coils to speck? If so how Ft Pounds? And what is the spec on a 2007 chevy Colorado spark plug torq FT Pounds?

[@backyardchevy328]

Not the ignition coil bolts, just snug em up..youll wanna be careful cause those bolts can break if overtightened....and the spark plugs they tighten to 13 ft lbs.

[@49ersalltheway]

Great video, I am just curious, why did you disconnect the coil from the wiring harness if you were not changing the coil? Am I not saying you should not have, I am just wondering why for my own knowledge?

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 well if u leave coil connected, not sure theres enough space for it to come out freely without bending it, guess i could of tried it..but i just disconnect em so they come out freely without bending and possibly breaking the coil.

[@49ersalltheway]

@@backyardchevy328 thank you for your answer, I am having some issues after changing my spark plugs and I did not disconnect the coils, I thought that may be a reason. I don't think I bent the coils, must be something else

[@backyardchevy328]

@@49ersalltheway whats it doing?

[@MichaelMedici61W2]

Thanks bro. Got a video on why my driver side taillight keeps blowing? Break light is good, so is turn signal but the taillight keeps blowing. I’m not sure how long after replacing the bulb it’s blowing but I’ll find out later after I replace the spark plugs and my #3 cylinder coil.

[@backyardchevy328]

Normally thats due to a bad connection..maybe u can check the ground to see if its loose or damaged..if thats ok..id check the inside of the connector..if its providing a bad contact(dirty,rust) itll cause it to blow out a lot faster..or also if u notice any moisture in housing

[@MichaelMedici61W2]

@@backyardchevy328 thanks! I’ll ask my neighbor, he knows what he’s doing and most likely knows what to look for…. I don’t know anything about any kind of electrical stuff. I’ll pass along what you suggested though, thanks again!

[@backyardchevy328]

@@MichaelMedici61W2 anytime🙂 hope it helps and ur able to get it fixed..good luck🙂

[@RockinProfessor]

'BACKYARD CHEVY' Can you recommend your preferred choice for an affordable QUALITY Ignition Coil Set (4cyl) for my 2005 GMC Canyon ? (Amazon OK) Thanks......

[@backyardchevy328]

Well i havent tried the ones on amazon to see the quality, but i would say Amazon is probably best choice for affordable set

[@RockinProfessor]

@@backyardchevy328--- Please- Which brand have you had good experience with at any price ?.....Ones that last the longest. The coils that are on my truck are like most everything that came originally on my 2005 Canyon, even the cat converter& mufflers. I think the OEM genine GM product would be best, but are pricey. (over $100 each)

[@backyardchevy328]

@@RockinProfessor amzn.to/3P737Dq ive used this brand before and its been working good so far and reviews are good from what i see

[@akanick3l471]

What’s the name of that hose you said we should replace if torn?

[@backyardchevy328]

Its the pcv hose on the clean side

[@nestordagoat4887]

In 5:47 what was that for do you have to do it and what does it do for the car

[@backyardchevy328]

I remove the upper cover of the wire guide so i can press down on the clip and clip it onto the valve cover...if not there's nothing behind it so the clip just falls into the guide

[@Antonio-dz3db]

Hey where did you get the replacement for the PCV hose?

[@backyardchevy328]

i just linked it in the description of the video..but u can also get it from the dealer or ebay as well.

[@Antonio-dz3db]

@@backyardchevy328 thank you very much

[@backyardchevy328]

@@Antonio-dz3db anytime🙂👍

[@RG-od4jk]

If so whats the screw size for the intake cover the two on the side i know 10m but whats the actual size mine are missing need to buy some.

[@backyardchevy328]

Around what time on the video do they come out? I can find out tomorrow

[@RG-od4jk]

0.45 seconds into the video the two screws on the side

[@backyardchevy328]

@@RG-od4jk alright, ill let u know tomorrow

[@backyardchevy328]

@@RG-od4jk its a 6mm by 1.0 thread and 1.5 inches long

[@RG-od4jk]

Ok thanks I don't need to buy them from dealers now

[@goobermcgoobs7589]

How often should spark plugs be changed? I’ve got 144k miles and no issues should I just do it anyway

[@backyardchevy328]

Well original iridiums are meant to last 100k miles but i never wait that long..do u know whens the last time they were replaced? And with which plugs?

[@BA-gn3qb]

Most spark plug manufacturers don't recommend anti seize. It will affect the torque specs. I know NGK has that on their website.

[@backyardchevy328]

Yea, they use a special coating on their premium plugs so u dont have to use it

[@nicholasm2239]

I would just skip, unless there's any annoyances like on the 1st one. Maybe mention not to drop the coil bolt when you're taking it out. That was a huge bitch to recover. Your videos are great though, always great camera angle and lighting. Plus I have the same truck :)

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you i really appreciate it...yea i think thatd probably be the best way to do it too....the coil bolt in the spark plug hole? A telescoping magnet wouldnt work?

[@johnszemlyjr.9774]

I liked the video, but you did not mention torque spec for plugs. Thanks

[@backyardchevy328]

Yea i pinned it in the comments cause i didnt put the text on the bottom as i usually do

[@TheBlank1Ne]

3.7 gap?

[@matthewhansen1427]

I replaced plugs with delco 41-103 and the truck barely ran. throwing codes random cylinder misfire not sure why the heck this happened. makes no sense. I put the old plugs back in and it doesn't run right I've now ordered coil packs for the vehicle and Im going to replace all of these as well

[@backyardchevy328]

yea it shouldnt be the plugs especially if u put old ones and its doing the same...any chance that the hose under the intake resonator tube is damaged or disconnected..or the small one in the front..any of those could cause a vacuum leak and cause misfires cause its after the maf sensor...checking to make sure all the connections are on properly too like those intake tubes...i would check all that.

[@matthewhansen1427]

That hose is connected for sure... it wasn't in the best shape though it was kinda cracking and stuff. I did just order a new one.

[@backyardchevy328]

@@matthewhansen1427 if it is cracked or if it leaks out of it, you'll probably hear a whistling or sucking sound itll be due to a vacuum leak somewhere possibly that hose..that would affect every cylinder

[@49ersalltheway]

Matthew did you figure out the problem? I am having similar issue with my repair?

[@patrickjones4548]

Do the first plug and on to the end

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you, i appreciate it🙂

[@christopherpotts8754]

A true "how to" shows how to do the "whole job", and not just 1 or 2 plugs. Lol

[@backyardchevy328]

Very true

[@mikeallumbaugh6599]

Skip to the last plug.

[@tkbill86]

Show all of them. People can skip to the end if they want.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 yea i will do that

[@bradlehman1537]

2 IS ENOUGH

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 much appreciated

[@danielbal5272]

I see most everyone liked the long version of the video. For someone like me with a little more experience there is no reason to watch more than one. I also wanted to point out that it is no longer best practice to use anti-sieze on the spark plug threads. Spark plug manufacturers do not recommend it. Your audio comments explained your actions clearly, but a little boring however.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 yea most new spark plugs have this special break away coating on em so u dont have to, but on really dry threads i still prefer to use a small amount...any advice to make it less boring?

[@danielbal5272]

@@backyardchevy328 Thanks for not being offended by my comments. Your explanations were very clear but it was kind of a dead pan delivery. You could try a more conversational style, like you were explaining it to a friend. By the way, I am a professional mechanic but haven't worked on that 5 cylinder engine before ( I am in Hawaii, all Tacomas here), and your video helped me, so thanks.

[@backyardchevy328]

@@danielbal5272 thank you, yea i will try that..i know ive slowly tried to integrate my personality into the videos but i still find it hard to get comfortable doing that

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