How to Replace Spark Plugs on a Toyota Corolla 2003-2008

[@EunomiaStudios]

Thank you so much for your video! Your explanations and video work (the angle & closeness) were so helpful for me as a first-timer.

[@PassivePortfolios]

Excellent video but annoying music.

[@jeffdowns9513]

Very informative - brilliant thank you

[@ben6089]

Worked exactly as you said it would, thank you. Thank you for the recommendation for the magnetic bit too, it was worth the couple extra bucks even though I'm probably only going to change spark plugs one or two times in my life max until we're all using electric cars. On the pack for NGK plugs for brand new plugs it says to hand tighten and then turn between 1/4 and 3/4 of a turn and that's the proper tightness. If you're re-inserting the plug it's only hand tight because the washer is already crushed flat.

[@AeronRice]

Did you say 12 and a half foot pounds? I’m just wondering what kind of wrench you have because I’m trying to figure out how to work on my girlfriends car

[@TheIceColdGarage]

Yep! That’s with a torque wrench - if you look on my channel I did a video on how to use one about a year ago. Basically a measurement of how much force you’d have to put on a wrench if you’re pulling with a 1-foot wrench. Super important for some car things like when you’re rebuilding an engine, but for the most part you can do regular maintenance without one. I bought this for about 80 a few years ago to rebuild a VW engine.

[@TheIceColdGarage]

….and to add, for spark plugs the most important thing is that you DONT tighten them down really hard. Get them firm but not super tight. You can definitely change the spark plugs with just a regular ratchet though - torque wrench is not required

[@Benefits-ix9jy]

@@TheIceColdGarage torque is 18ft lbs

[@PassivePortfolios]

Just snug them up with one hand and put some anti-seize compound on the threads. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN, just snug them up if you don't have a torque wrench.

[@Justgambleit]

@@Benefits-ix9jythat to much. I believe was 13ft lbs.

[@frugal_flyer]

With lots of spark plug manufacturers now like NGK, you are explicitly not supposed to use grease or anti-seize. I don't know why every DIY video is recommending this like its some sort of "pro" tip.

[@TheIceColdGarage]

NGK’s videos on their website instruct to apply dielectric grease. NGK and others advise against using anything on the threads - dielectric is for the ceramic only and makes a better seal with the coil boot, protects the terminal-coil connection, and keeps the rubber from cracking/deteriorating.