How To Replace Spark Plugs/2011 Lexus RX450H Spark Plug Replacement/Lexus Hybrid Tune Up/Part 1 Of 2

[@unebonnevie]

Lexus engineers are wacked to have designed the rear spark plugs to have a crazy location. I will have to through this process for my RX450h. Thank you for the helpful video!

[@HowIFixedIt]

These engineers don’t care about repairing the vehicles. If they did. A lot of this stuff wouldn’t be so complicated. They do it to keep use from repairing our own vehicles. I hope everything worked out. I appreciate the kind words and feedback 👍

[@chadsoandso]

Wow very extensive work. I'm going on hybrid next time either all gas or all electric.

[@HowIFixedIt]

I agree. I understand the switch. I appreciate the feedback. Thank you 👍

[@mmahamm]

This is a hybrid. Doesn’t make it easier to change plugs.

[@mmahamm]

How long did it take to do this? Looks like it would take ME at least 6 hours.

[@nickloughrey9841]

Just done the 2016 version . Got at the egr cooler bracket bolt from below ................... jeees ., dismantling half the car to change plugs . What a design cock up ! they just dont care do they .

[@HowIFixedIt]

Absolutely. Engineering does not think of repairs or even cost with their designs.

[@nickloughrey9841]

@@HowIFixedIt im an ex aircraft engineer ............... worst aircraft to work on were the usually uk designed . They built the systems and then cover them in a skin . American kites were built with service in mind ............

[@andyburnett8012]

Hi Great video! Have you made a video on the same job for the later model RX450H? I have a 2018 and would love to see a video of the spark plug replacement so i can do it myself instead of taking it to the dealer!

[@HowIFixedIt]

Thank you. I appreciate the feedback. I unfortunately have no video available for that year. It’s more than likely the same process. Remove intake and anything in the way of removing the spark plugs and coils. I’ll post one if I ever do. Thank you again.

[@andyburnett8012]

@@HowIFixedIt That's great many thanks!!

[@HuNgRiZy]

Hi, do you have have to power-down/unplug the Hybrid battery?

[@HowIFixedIt]

No, I did not touch the battery. I know it’s possible. I just don’t. It’s very dangerous to mess with hybrid batteries. Could start a massive fire or explosion. I would not touch hybrid batteries! Good luck 👍

[@0ooo881]

Hello. Insane work for only sparks plug !! My lexus is an rx 450h year 2011 too. Is 85 000 miles and never change. Is urgent to do ? The car run perfectly. Other question the transmission oil do it change ? Thanks

[@HowIFixedIt]

Replace every 120k. Spark plugs. Replace every 100k transmission fluid.

[@0ooo881]

@@HowIFixedIt thanks but 120 k miles ou 120k km?

[@nickloughrey9841]

Rx450h 2016 ......... slight missing on start up for 20secs then sorts itself out and runs perfect . This is in no load condition . all ok on the move . No codes ........... egr ok plugs ok ..... any thoughts ? injectors ? ... vvti cam ?

[@HowIFixedIt]

Did oil get into the cylinders? Sometimes the valve cover leaks.

[@nickloughrey9841]

@@HowIFixedIt No ..................... clean as a whistle ........... but i suspect injector crud !

[@maurice2014]

@@nickloughrey9841 did you clean them or get them replaced?

[@IndianaBrad]

What's the ball park figure you charge for that spark plug replacement?

[@HowIFixedIt]

I would only charge for the labor. 150 an hour. Takes about 3 hours to complete. I’m a master mechanic. So I’ve created this channel to save people money. I know it’s expensive to take to a professional. If you did the job it would only cost the spark plugs. Which are around 8-10 a piece for some good ones. Iridium plugs. I hope this helps. I appreciate the feedback 👍

[@IndianaBrad]

@@HowIFixedItTypically, I would do my own plugs but seeing all that stuff being need to be removed makes me just want to have them done by a professional. The only part that sucks though is all the effort it would take just to simply check them. Anyways, thanks for the video and the reply.

[@unebonnevie]

For any Lexus SUV, e.g., RX450 and RX450h, it would cost around $1000 now -- just the spark plugs replacement alone. I had a 2007 RX350 and it cost $750 + replacing the three new coils for the rear spark plugs as as well, totaled up to near $1000 BEFORE. That was done in 2019 BEFORE the inflation hit! For dealers, it probably around $1500-$2000.

[@mark222b]

Holy F! So much stuff to take out before I can get to the plugs. Challenge... not accepted.

[@HowIFixedIt]

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[@azizbassman]

Why did lexus designed it be be so difficult to do surely there could if been a better way?

[@HowIFixedIt]

I agree, they put way to much on top of the engine. What even happened to spark plugs taking half an hour to do… SMH. Thank you for the feedback. I appreciate it 👍

[@typenn84]

@@HowIFixedItAlot of the transversely mounted V6 engines are like that. My first time dealing with that crap was on a Nissan Murano. Now im like crap just give me an inline 4.......yet here I am watching this video because I have to do my RX 450.....ughhhh