How To Replace Spark Plugs On A Toyota With A 2.4l Engine

[@opiffineypoole2058]

Thank you so much. Not paying anybody else $80-$90 to do this for me anymore. You have a new supporter💙

[@donmurray5594]

Very nicely done! Right to the point, no over taking. I appreciated the recommendation about removing the bolt instead of the electrical connector. This will definitely save a lot of heartache. Kudos! I'm excited to see what other videos you have.

[@dannycox6842]

I have a 2002 Toyota Solara with the 2.4 engine (240,000 miles on it now) and you have made it look like an easy job, so for that, I have subscribed to your Channel. Great video for someone like me, I use to be a Mechanic back in my early days, (I'm 68-years-old, now) so anything like your videos is a Damn good thing for me !! Nice job, Brother !! Thank you so very much !!

[@nightlistic8012]

Just want to thank you for this video. I had misfire on my #2 cylinder today and I replaced the plugs and the coil and that finally fixed it and this helped guide me to safely take the pieces out without damaging anything.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@AxelRangel]

how did your misfire sound like

[@AxelRangel]

My car makes a knocking sound

[@nightlistic8012]

@@AxelRangel It sounded like my engine wanted to jump out of the car, and like it was sluggish and struggling to keep going. I was actually able to go to O'Reilly's and they were able to use the check engine device to tell me what it was. Very easy to fix once you figure it out. Spark Plug coil's for my 03 were about $80 and one plug was $10 but I replaced those it worked just fine. I even took it to a mechanic to double check my work and haven't have an issue since.

[@gblues]

Thank you! This video made swapping my sparkplugs a snap. I really appreciated calling out the tools needed. The only hiccup I had was actually getting the sparkplugs out of the hole, but fortunately I had a magnet on a stick handy.

[@tomh9760]

Love the tip about lifting all the coils off together

[@scottschuett7765]

I wonder how many mechanics don't and break the fragile plastic?

[@nickolasvaughn265]

@@scottschuett7765 I just broke 2 of mine and now the car will not start what do I do

[@mrobin24181]

That was definitely slick

[@wcho13yt]

I didn’t have enough slack in the wires. They were taped together and anchored down. It looks like you had this piece off. I saw the empty 10mm bolt hole.

[@RobKraut]

With no prior symptoms, my 2002 Solara threw a P0302 code tonight (cylinder 2 misfire). Instant loss of power, choppy idle, etc. Thinking I’m going to try to replace the coil tomorrow myself, but I wanted to check the plug as well. Never done this myself before, and your video was the only one I could find that showed my exact engine. Thanks for this! Wish me luck! 🤣

[@HowtoAutomotive]

You got this 👍 thank you for watching and good luck!

[@RobKraut]

Swapped the #2 and #3 coils, cleared the code, and drove it. Didn’t make it to the end of the block before it threw a code again. This time it was #3. So this confirms a bad coil... Only problem now is that there was some oil on the outside of the coils, and a lot of burnt looking crud at the bottom of the #3 coil... so per your video, I’m thinking I need that valve cover gasket as well... good times!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Rob Kraut yeah that coil sounds like it went out. The oil Lake will Need to be fixed or else it will just happen again.

[@RobKraut]

@@HowtoAutomotive Thanks again for all the help. Car is running perfect again. Going to look into valve cover gasket replacement, I think. Do you have a video for that with this engine as well? (I've been searching around a bit today.)

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Rob Kraut Rob glad the car is running well. Her is video for the valve cover. It’s on Different car but has the same engine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZi2aGONl6l3rNU

[@sonzaun5262]

Appreciate everyone who does this😊

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Appreciate you watching!

[@ashleyelliott0616]

Wow I’m amazed how simple it was. I might consider the Camry over the Avalon or the Camry with the V6 after my Expedition craps out.

[@XyphaFlames]

Thank you for sharing. I know nothing about nothing when it comes to cars. Hopefully I can get this right.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Inisabel Mojica This is a pretty straightforward repair I believe you’re at no troubles. Thank you for watching👍🏻

[@wendylucas9628]

How did it turn out for you? I have to do my daughters

[@TheBikemaster94]

@@wendylucas9628 Take it step by step and have confidence, you will get it . I'm trying to teach a friend, he's a grown man and doesn't know how to change a tire also gets scared when starting up the car.

[@garyv2196]

Billy, u got a long enough extension there?

[@marcolucio6209]

Clear and to the point presentation. Very useful.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Marco Lucio glad the video helped. Thank you for watching!

[@anonimous2451]

Wow, you even included the cautionary note about over-torquing the spark plugs, and the importance of a straight extension to prevent spark plug damage both out and in. Well Done.

[@nightfangs2910]

One of the best things I bought for this Job was a 5/8 magnetic socket held the plug in place until I could screw them in

[@g83rtyk]

fantastic! an excellent tutorial for working on my solara. Thanks duder :)

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Tim Wells glad the video is helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@MultiWayland]

thank you i have to do this with my 2005 camry this week. ( god bless you ) you are very kind

[@HowtoAutomotive]

way gill glad to help. Happy New Years!

[@MultiWayland]

same to you ( happy new year )

[@reeread]

Thank you this video was extremely helpful

[@pelon3264]

Very nice video. About to change plugs on my 11' scion xb and has same 2.4l engine . Thanks for the vid :)

[@robertb.9702]

Azteca, How is your XB doing? Any oil consumption issues? how many miles? 2015 here.....LOVE IT

[@joxxeyy]

@@robertb.9702 by design the 2az loves oil mine eats it up like it's nothing but other than that it runs smooth and have never had a issue with it

[@Thescruffydog]

Great job! Go 02-06 Camrys!

[@iftekharahmed5936]

Other videos mentioned removing the negative battery terminal. Is that required ?

[@cayrick3488]

Very nice video and explanation, you could have showed the old plugs and explain why they are bad and what to look for

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Kevin that’s a good tip I’ll try to do that on my next video. Thank you for watching!

[@TheHamburgler123]

Have you had any problems torquing these by feel instead of to spec?

[@rodneywhite5888]

Very simple.Thanks buddy!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you for watching!

[@mrgallardo777]

whats is a tune up for a toyota camry 2005 4 cylinder other than spark plugs , air filter and oil?

[@markg999]

Would clean your mass air sensor, throttle body if dirty, monitor your radiator fluid or change out, and maybe drain refill transmission fluid and should be good.

[@ryanm634]

Thanks for this video, I am now confident in my ability to do this on my 2004 Camry. I have never replaced the spark plugs in 164k miles of my ownership of this beast. Who knows what they will look like when I open them up!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

160k is a good run for spark plugs. Good luck with the repair and thank you for watching!

[@static_Tricolor_camry]

It's better to buy the OEM Spark Plugs at the Toyota dealership, it's usually already gap at the OEM recommended specs and they last way longer as far as reliability. For the coil packs I'm getting High performance Blue ignition Coils. And a new OEM PVC valve from the Toyota parts at the dealership. Some parts may need to be special order with a deposit up Front. A complete tune up includes the water pump and the Serpentine belt as well.

[@LA_Commander]

What's the torque spec on those plugs?

[@MRMAN-wb1tv]

*I'm about to put some denso platinum tt plugs in my 09 Camry. They call for wants in the description of this video, but I'm using those in my Lexus lol*

[@mansei22]

Hi quick q? Im going to change the spark plug on my camry2002, autozone gave me BOSCH double iridium spark plug. Is this ok to use? Thanks much

[@pg9511]

Hi Brian, My spark plugs are supposed to have a gap of .043" in my 2002 Camry. However, the NGK Iridium plugs I got through Amazon (that are supposed to fit this model car are preset to .044". Re the .043" plugs referred to in the manual says they are preset to .043". Is it worth regapping to the proper .043"?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Paul Gordon If you’re making the gap small or you can do it without damaging it it’s when you expand the gap is where you can damage it.

[@LA_Commander]

The difference is only a thousanth of an inch. Not worth the risk of damaging the electrode to try and adjust that small of a difference. .043 or .044 it's basically the same.

[@Chipmunk1003]

My 2004 Camry just started to sound like a go-cart and I'm told it's a spark plug issue... how do I know what one isn't working?

[@anonimous2451]

Most auto parts stores will loan you an OBD Reader to use on site. Just check what cylinder isn't working or if you have multiple codes, it also tells you that too. P300 is a multi cylinder mis-fire with P301, P302, P303, P304 actually listing the cylinder #

[@ericestep9880]

18 ft lbs is proper torque on them!

[@sjulier]

Excellent video. I’d encourage people to vacuum any debris first.

[@kiazz04]

So I bought 4 pre gapped plugs and 4 new coils. I changed everything but one plug because it was stripped and I couldn't get to it. Now my idle rpm is like 50rpm and it dies if I put it in drive. Any thoughts?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

I would pull check engine codes. Most likely something is unplugged

[@mperlatti]

Do you have to disconnect battery terminals? Thanks

[@LA_Commander]

No

[@hectorrocha8626]

Hey brian what vehicle do you drive? just wondering 🤔

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Hector Rocha 2008 Toyota Camry, 2002 BMW 325i and a 2006 Nissan Altima. What type of car did you think I drive?

[@hectorrocha8626]

How to Automotive Chevy or ford vehicle most mechanics that i know love themselves ford or chevy

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Hector Rocha if it has four wheels and a motor I pretty much love it. But I have owned Camaros, Chevelle's, Caprice, all 1967's, 1971 Chevy C10, 1930 Model A Ford and two Ford F-150.

[@chetanvangadi]

At how many miles this needs to be replaced?

[@AlexRaaamos]

I saw another video where the guy disconnected the negtaive from the battery do you have to do that ?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

In my opinion it’s a unnecessary step

[@funfun7672]

I have a 2008 toyota wish with a D4 engine it comes with ngk 3 tip spark plug can i use 2tip spark plug in it??

[@josephkalinoski5562]

Nice job.

[@PraiseDog]

Super video. Thanks.

[@hunterrocker]

Hello, please tell me how to distinguish an original candle from a fake?

[@joshsmith3869]

Youre the best man

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you!! Did everything go smooth for you?

[@wendylucas9628]

My socket is stuck on the plugs , still inside the cylinder. Do you have any suggestions?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Wendy Lucas Loosen the spark plug back up take it out and try a different socket.

[@wendylucas9628]

@@HowtoAutomotive thank you

[@voodooapes]

I have a 2005 Camry SE 4cylinder 2.4 L. Is the anti-seize required on this model?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

jeff alva no it's not required. If you look at the original plugs he did not have anything on them from the factory.

[@voodooapes]

Thank you!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

jeff alva thank you for watching!

[@danlivni2097]

How many miles should you have to change your spark plugs on your 2007 Camry thats 6 Cylinders.

[@omarsiddiqi]

Good preventative maintenance is maybe around every 30K

[@jdigitalseven7]

Iridium plugs are rated for at bare 100k miles

[@LA_Commander]

Copper spark plugs should be changed at 25k miles. Platinum or Iridium 100k.

[@salikhnoor8495]

I have a camry that stalls like the end of the world plus it shuts off while in reverse the rpm is at 100 pls help whether its the plugs or coils *throttle body is cleaned*

[@HowtoAutomotive]

If it stalling I would not suspect spark plugs are coils I would suspect the idle air control motor. Might start with a throne body cleaning see if that improves your condition..

[@mrsemifixit]

Don’t need dielectric grease inside the coil tubes?

[@air23evil]

Do I have to replace the coils also or just the spark plugs?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

air23evil no only Replace as needed.

[@Moe-Neamah]

How to Automotive I did change the Spark Plugs but it's smoother now than before but the motor will be shut down when am at the traffic light or at my parking lot when I am stopping my car

[@justinsar9287]

@@Moe-Neamah that’s your alternator

[@LA_Commander]

Just the plugs

[@keithdickson2560]

Thank you for the tip.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you for watching!

[@amandahanke2797]

Thank You.

[@pablosalseroyromantico.1035]

Hello so you don't need to gap the plugs.?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Standard plugs yes platinum no

[@pablosalseroyromantico.1035]

@@HowtoAutomotive thanks so much 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@bhumphries1360]

Is this also applicable to the Pontiac Vibe?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

I’ve not worked on a Vibe so I’m not sure. If it has the same engine then yes.

[@noyourawsome2lol979]

Think the vibe is a 1.8

[@SwaqSoFly]

Do you have to use Denso or NGK?

[@soundmoneystacker2787]

Noah Synclaire NGK Iridium it burns a lot better

[@LA_Commander]

Both brands are good. Denso is factory with Toyota but NGK is also OEM on many cars.

[@viq234]

2 questions. 1 cold engine or slightly warm? 2. Disconnect battery or no need?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

You can leave the battery connected. And a warm engine would be optimal.

[@zabinashamim370]

I have one problem may car 2006 model camry coil current not giving what need to do

[@briann1181]

Thanks. The best video I found for my Corolla. I feel more confident and ready to get it done. How about lube on the coil boot?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Brian N you can’t put a small amount of dialectical Greece on the inside of the coil boot

[@briann1181]

Was that a can't? Thanks for the fast response.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Brian N sorry that was supposed to say can. lol

[@jordanjackson6494]

Appreciate ya man

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Jordan Jackson glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@dCash117]

Why does Firestone want to charge me $111 for labor alone?

[@johanliebert899]

I have 2012 would it be similar

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Johan Liebert Yes it’s gonna be very similar. Especially if it’s the same 2.4 L engine.

[@johanliebert899]

How to Automotive this is on the lazy side but you think they might on top rather than the button out the side and yes same engine.

[@dng2393]

Do i need to disconnect the battery?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Donny Ng no it’s safe to work on with the battery connected

[@dng2393]

How to Automotive thankyou! Love your vids!

[@grizzlyrams2216]

Its preference but in the job specifically no it is perfectly safe to do both

[@joelrodriguez3865]

what about 2003 V6 Camry

[@HowtoAutomotive]

joel rodriguez yes as long as it's the same 2.4 L engine it will be exactly the same.

[@MannyCruzal3]

Return the non pre gapped spark plugs. LOL. Just gap it yourself bro

[@zabinashamim370]

Hello sir

[@Sci-Mon1]

I got charged $600 for this. I wish I would've known

[@mrgallardo777]

mrmynameis19 Your car was probably charged as if it was a Lexus 😬

[@markg999]

What just for plugs geez

[@Sci-Mon1]

@@markg999 yeap. In a way I'm glad it happened because from then on I have been working on my own cars for about 4 years.

[@markg999]

@@Sci-Mon1 That's cool, yea I think many including me have had a similar experience.