Hyundai SantaFe 3.5: Ignition Tune Up

[@99andrianmonk]

Another valuable life lesson - teaching children responsibility. My parents did the same thing. I appreciated things more since they came from what I earned vs being handed to me.

[@TXH1138]

you took the words right out of my mouth.

[@tobykenobe]

And here I was going to say to tell Josh not to make so much noise during your videos, good job on teaching your children.

[@Eastahtata]

Spoon fed kids with an easy life rarely turn out to be good people. Just a fact of life.

[@jameshedrick605]

Same here. I worked for everything that i have

[@adaniel5897]

Be careful to not abuse this aspect also. You can do both. Some downright mean parents out there.

[@andrewszaflarski5379]

Changed the battery in my F-150 key fob yesterday. When I removed the old battery, I said, "It's the classic CR 2032..." Thanks, Mr. O!

[@suttoncoldfield9318]

... and that's the little guy ...

[@donmears4090]

I was glad to hear that Mrs. O was happy because if Mrs. O ain't happy ain't nobody happy!

[@robpeabo509]

Good to see you and Mrs O are teaching the kids the value of doing a job to the best of their abilities and the value of money by working for it.

[@Cheepchipsable]

Most family business have their kids work as cheap labour 😅

[@danielbutler578]

I learned as a kid that the satisfaction that comes from doing a job well is the greatest reward for your work. Everything else, including the pay is extra. I passed that on to an 18 year old kid who had the "I can't do this" syndrome. I made him do a simple job that he thought was impossible and when he wanted to show me how he had figured out what was going wrong, I knew that he was ready to learn that lesson. He turned out to be the best helper that you could ask for. 20 years later he still has the reputation of being a top notch worker. I couldn't be more proud of him if he was my own son.

[@debndave4871]

Awesome work! I was surprised how clean and rust free the 12 year old car is. Proper vehicle maintenance paid off for this one. God bless you and your family Mr O.

[@edwardjames6070]

I have an 05. still works great. same engine and trans

[@airborne63]

I had my daughter out at age 7 delivering weekly newspapers in the early morning....(with me watching, of course) and she's always had some sort of 'business' ...whether making bracelets from multicolored telephone wire to sell at school to her friends, or....a large custom printing business for t-shirts, cups, etc. using hi-tech equipment. It sticks with them for life. Great job, Eric.

[@brandonlink6568]

Those skills are gonna be even more important in 10 years as typical 9-5 jobs just don't cut it anymore

[@jeremyr6576]

Keep 'em busy and you keep them out of trouble. That's what I tell anyone with young kids that will listen. It has worked for my two girls so far.....

[@cmc7106]

Thanks Eric for the videos! I changed my front brakes on my Toyota Tundra yesterday myself thanks to your video!! Saved myself 300 dollars!!

[@suttoncoldfield9318]

Welcome to the club. You know you're hooked for life now.

[@RenoBusdriver]

When I was a teenager I used to hate projects or chores, however now that I'm much older I now realize how important it was to be taught these life lessons.

[@jameshedrick605]

I know what you mean. I hated doing chores and when I turned 16 i wanted to actually get out and work and earn money for everything that i wanted. I earned enough cash to buy my 1st chainsaw

[@cleighton1605]

Around 160K kms, I went through this same procedure on my 2011 SF, plus removed the lower intake, fuel rails & injectors, and de-pressurized the fuel system. Reason being, the 3.5L seems to be notorious for the plastic oil pressure switch cracking and leaking oil, which lives deep in the V of the engine, between both heads. To get to it requires removing the lower intake plenum, and you either need to modify a box-end wrench, or use a bunch of extensions and the proper socket to unscrew it. After I read a few comments on a Santa Fe FB group I joined, I waited for the tell-tale sign (low oil pressure light) which happened close to home thankfully, picked up the $20 sensor and 6 spark plugs, and spent roughly 3-4 hours after work changing them out. Fair bit of warning though, some of the group members mentioned this is commonly mis-diagnosed as a rear main seal, because the oil tends to leak and drip down the backside where the engine and transmission bolt together.

[@powwer123]

My 2011 3.5L has about 160,000 miles and the sensor was replaced 2 times under warranty and 3 times by me. Your lucky to make it that far without it failing on you.

[@danelviss8867]

Same thing with my 2010 at 180000km

[@mikerobbins5049]

Another good one SMA.... Nice to hear you are teaching your children the importance of earning money instead of looking for hand-outs...

[@SouthMainAuto]

Absolutely

[@vehcor]

Hey, it is one of those valve cover made of unobtainium that I was searching for! lol

[@robertbisson9161]

My grand kids all work this summer, one (13) works at an A&W flipping burgers, 2 of them (13 and 16 ) work as cashiers in a grocerie store, the older one (16) works as a hockey trainer and monitor in a day camp for 5 to 9 year old kids. This keeps them out of trouble while the parents are at work.

[@glenncerny8403]

You can tell that car is owned by a guy that cares about maintenance. A bunch of relevant data is recorded on radiator support. I always use a sharpie to note the pan plug wrench size on the core support of any car I do an oil change to. It saves a lot of time next change.

[@ryanwaltos2206]

I write all of the replacement part #'s on dust cover under hood.. Part #'s for air filter, oil filter, all the light bulb part #'s, oil type, # gallons, oil plug socket size, and more. Great for quick reference. I always write the date and oil type used on the new Oil Filter before I install it.

[@socialjusticewarrior9601]

I do it too. I love seeing this stuff.

[@TheTobes99]

Love the owner's own service reminders. They're clearly old school and care about maintaining their vehicles.

[@tomoakhill8825]

I love Eric O. ! I have a doctorate in physics, and four years work experience as an hourly employee of GM in one of the engine factories. At 12:00 Eric O gives a brilliant explanation of spark plugs. That 1 mm gap is an almost insurmountable insulation against the electricity. Only because there is no choice and because it is at 30,000 volts does the electricity jump the gap. (Actually I am out of date. That voltage is what it was 45 years ago when I was a teenager. I have no idea what the voltage is today.)

[@marty0715yt]

Holy Cow. Allowing the daughter to earn her keep!!!! I'll bet you she's in the shop helping Dad instead of the boyz? What a concept!!! Good Job.

[@bradley4294]

Hay gentleman how many of you watch this " just for the commentary " love this channel, as always be safe

[@cameradoctor205]

+1 for Stabilant 22 ... sticker shock when you see the price for such a tiny bottle, but it last for years and works like magic !

[@edchenal821]

Teaching your children to be responsible adults one day is the job of parents. Keep up the good work.

[@kcarew2]

I love watching your videos. I am also a homeschool parent. Our kids also work for money. When they aren't working they are generally fishing or working on engines with me. :)

[@SouthMainAuto]

That is awesome!

[@barnaclebill2266]

I sure am glad to hear there are still some parents around trying to raise their children right. Thanks Eric

[@richardthomas1743]

Good morning everybody and thumbs UP to SMA!

[@jdelbrid]

Good morning to you sir.

[@MichaelSmith-mk2uj]

Now I don’t mind the shop vac sound in the background at all. Thanks for setting a good example. We need more parents like you 👍👍

[@billstreber5194]

I have been enjoying this channel for many years and to me it's one of the best on KZbin if not the best it's been a pleasure watching Trinity and the boys grow up within you think about how much time is gone by Great job Eric and Vanessa

[@richb.4374]

That was cool watching Eric pull that intake plenum at super speed. Make sure the rotor points to #1 cylinder.😄

[@brianmason8400]

😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@thickwristmcfist3399]

Great job on making your kids work, and teaching them how to be a productive and responsible person. She probably thanks you now, but will DEF thank you in the future!

[@SouthMainAuto]

I hope so!

[@bltoth1955]

Another job well done Eric. Complete with expert commentary thrown in for good measure. 👍🏼

[@brianmeek5236]

Pump jockey eons ago, when we changed oil we always washed windows in and out dumped ashtrays and vacuumed, I think some of the customers only had their car cleaned at oil change time, good job for the kids

[@jackgreen412]

Kudos for making your children work. That's life's education.

[@piggiesshadetreemechanics3657]

Suddenly that annoying noise became my favorite part of this greater video!!! Great Parents!!!

[@turner0224]

Thanks! A great way to enjoy my morning coffee, a little Mr. O and a new video. Doesn’t get much better……..

[@johnlenoir1023]

Very nice video ain't nothing wrong with having your kids work to teach them responsibility and what it actually takes to earn a dang living not have everything handed to them I appreciate your technology of learning the knowledge that you share is extremely important thank you

[@jamesbruno5896]

Don't forget the points, condenser & rotor! Nice job Eric!

[@shakey2634]

What a treat it must be to do preventative maintenance on a vehicle that is obviously well cared for!

[@billmalec]

My dad was a Doctor. I had a job at a gas station (when they were service stations) in high school. They actually trusted me to do minor repairs and such. Good life lessons. Worked with a guy that was half blind(father of the owner). I cut the air hose by mistake one day and was freaking out what the heck it was because it wasn't near me. He knew exactly what it was and had the air compressor turned off before I knew what happened. 😁

[@peterhodgkins6985]

Fastest cap & rotor change I ever saw! It was so quick that the camera couldn't even catch it. Brilliant! ;) Ummm... Yes, great work! Outstanding attention to detail.

[@Marvin_The_Martian]

I would’ve had you as a Gates belts man myself. Anyhoo, what do I know, I don’t do what you do! Great video again Mr. O

[@NickMyers1]

Not one of the most exciting cars in the world, but Kia/Hyundai have really changed their image. I don't see many of these in the junkyard. Nice clean, swift job - didn't look like a total rotbox either... yet! Nice to see that you and Mrs. O have encouraged Ms. O to take up work for pay. I started doing that when I was 10 - washing cars, cutting grass, watching/walking neighborhood pets etc. Helped fund my Schwinn bicycle accessories :-D ; Mom and Dad at least drove me to the bicycle store to buy the accessories though...

[@carlbyington5185]

A very wise mechanic taught me back in the day...... "if" you have a choice of final pully that you are installing the belt... the one with the Largest circumference will be the easiest.

[@Yawwee]

Nice to hear Mrs. O. chime in that she is happy !!! A happy family is happy !!!! Teaching your kids to earn what they get makes them appreciate it more and be more frugal about where it gets spent !!! This job went very smoothly and everything fell into place !!! Well done, Eric !!!!! Never had no problem with Korean parts - Bando, Hyundai or KIA !!!!! But you gotta LOVE them DORMAN parts - a failure in every box !!!!!! Missing Luna the kitty, can you please put her in a couple of your videos ??? After all, she does keep your shop and office rodent free, she definitely earns her keep !!!!!! 😸

[@daveayerstdavies]

Yes! Dielectric grease is an insulator! Too many YT mechanics use it in the mistaken impression that it enhances conduction. Yes it's sometimes used on high current/voltage sliding contacts, but not because it makes a better connection but to prevent arcing and corrosion. It's never a cure for a bad connection.

[@petebach7221]

I've suggested to RainmanRay multiple times that he needs to use a magnetic tray to hold bolts, etc. He just puts them on the engine and cowl. You, however, are a true professional.

[@larrykeenan598]

Just finished watching Rainman, and now I'm watching South Main Man...

[@clintprice2123]

Eric, I’m sure with you and Mrs. O as parents your children are off to a wonderful start.

[@garysgarage3669]

Only Eric O could made changing spark plugs and a belt, entertaining and educational.

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

That is great parenting. Teach them responsibility and the value of a dollar. That was also a nice tune-up as well. Keep up the great work.

[@00taohio85]

Wow a person who does maintenance before it breaks.

[@jeffdriver3000]

Thanks a lot, I own a 2017 Santa Fe with the 3.5 with 100K miles and it's about time to change the plugs. I wasn't sure it I wanted to do it myself but after watching your video I will do it

[@CHEVYK10]

I've learned so much from this channel

[@dainsmart6237]

I wish all fan belts was as easy to do like the Hyundai. Great to hear your kid's working hard learning the value of the shilling and working hard to enjoy it and a good family working together like a teem Kudos to you 🇺🇲♥️👍🏻🇬🇧.

[@RJon2006]

I’ll watch you change oil everyday. Love this channel. Eric O is the goat!

[@williamgagnonroadboxservice]

I thought that magnetic light was gonna fall down into that new belt I was happy to see it didn’t and it’s great that the daughters earning some money and learning responsibility

[@arthurcunningham530]

Just did a complete tune-up on a neighbor's Astro van, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, and fuel filter. Was a little bit of a pain at least I didn't have to pull the air intake off, only the front tires. Now I know why the quote he got from a local mechanic was so high. Wasn't really that bad, a lot of extensions and swivels. He thought it got some bad fuel but the shop that replace the transmission neglected the plug in the passenger side O2 sensor. It was laying on the exhaust and melted the plug.

[@shaneanderson1036]

Those old serpentine belts make excellent lifting straps for engine pull outs or tree straps to anchor winches / ropes and cables .

[@luvbigiron]

Excellent video. The Hyundai dealer quoted me $700 to change the plugs in my 2012 six cylinder SantaFe. I think the plugs are about $10-$12 so the rest would be labor, shop space, etc. A couple of other videos on KZbin showed removal of the air cleaner and sliding the battery foreward a bit, but unless my '12 is a lot different, I should be able to leave that stuff intact. I probably should replace that belt and tensioner. I'm at 150k miles and virtually trouble free but I'm pushing my luck I think. I'm a new subscriber and "do it yourselfer" as much as possible.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

Very good work. Wow! The trouble just to get at 3 spark plugs is amazing. All things considered, I would prefer working on a 1954 Pontiac straight 8 engine.

[@mhking136]

I never saw you gap the points, what the heck 😳SMA 💪🏼🇺🇸💯

[@rollenschultz2707]

You install that belt like a pro

[@AnhYeuEmMaiMai69]

Daaaaaaaaaaaang, that makes spark plugs on a Subaru 3.6L look easy by comparison...

[@kenchilton]

On contact enhancers, even Deoxit does a decent job most of the time. For the gold plated connectors, they mostly just need to be clean and have the right tension so that they can make a gas-tight seal. The stabilant helps a lot where that seal is not happening because there is a small gap or the gold has worn off, and mainly on those connections with very low voltages like sensor signals. It is expensive stuff, but it only takes the tiniest film to do its thing. Just also be real careful not to get it between different low current connections - more is not better.

[@swany8393]

Great work as always Mr. O. Thanks for the video, love the commentary along the way. Keep up the 5 star work

[@bigdaddymak1439]

Bando belts are the best IMO they're like the number 1 OE belt manufacturer

[@kevinrenn9123]

I enjoyed the commentary on 'The path of least resistance'

[@bigscout1584]

Eric. You forgot to use the 20lb sledgehammer to reseat the plentum. Now it's gonna blow the rear wheel cylinders and cause the brake light to malfunction and mess up the muffler bearings causing the car to prematurely rust. GREAT JOB. 😅😅

[@timpage2976]

Glad to hear the kiddos are being taught work ethic and working at earning a little $ lol, trying to instill the basic idea even in my 4 year old.

[@garysgarage2118]

Never seen you move so fast. Good work as always. NGK plugs have an anti-corrosive coating. Some people say anti-seize can affect plug performance. I'm not sure about that.

[@brianmason8400]

I can see where antiseize can affect plug performance where it isn't called for. The plugs contact with the head via the threads being what creates the ground path for the spark, so yes, the anti-seize being between them could possibly affect spark ability.

[@sw7366]

NGK Specifically says do not use anti-seize on their spark plugs As it messes up their torque specs and they claim their spark plugs don't need it. I will admit the 1st time did not use anti-seize I felt kind of weird about it.

[@NoWr2Run]

@@sw7366 Same here.

[@mojunk19]

A lot of notes on that core support. The owner must want to keep this car for a long time.

[@onestepatatime2346]

Great video. My sons flip burgers and pay their way to college. Good on you sir. Your kids will succeed. you sure are a good teacher.

[@MrXyzasdf]

When coil-on plugs debut, they promised higher reliability because of less moving parts over the distributor-type ignition system. Quite honestly I have never had to replace a bad coil on a distributor-type ignition system more than I have for the countless coil-on plugs. Even when the distributor-type ignition system is under greater stress than coil-on plug, doing the work of X-cylinders, and still having to the ionize the distributor-rotor gap, amazing really. Although to be fair, the weak point on the distributor-type ignition system was the ignition transistor, but at least they were, easy to diagnose, easy to replace, and cheap to replace.

[@grimreaper311]

I wish I had a mechanic like you out where I live. I'm having issues with my truck that the big chain shops can't find and the personally owned shops don't verify the fix. They think they know the issue, throw parts at it and send you on your way. Hell, I myself have done that, I don't need a shop doing it too, just for the issue to remain.

[@brianmason8400]

Hell, for drivability issues, the tech themselves are supposed to verify the issue, THEN test drive it when don to VERIFY the issue has been resolved...... But, I guess shops don't teach "the later" anymore. Get it in, get it out, take the money,....who cares about anything else.....

[@dennisharvey4499]

If you are anywhere near Pine Hollow PA, get Ivan to diagnose it.

[@grimreaper311]

@@dennisharvey4499 I appreciate the info. However, I'm in Oklahoma.

[@dennisharvey4499]

@@grimreaper311 I'm in England!

[@TarZan49]

You make it look so easy. That's part of the fun.

[@edwardjames6070]

it IS much easier if it is a car YOU"RE not depending on for a ride home. things can go wrong drastically.

[@billamick2338]

So at first I thought you had Mrs. O working hard at cleaning up until you explained about the kidos learning to work for a living. I agree with the thought as I was raised that way and tried to do the same with mine. I will say keep up the great work.

[@Harry_the_handyman]

I have a Hyundai Elantra 2015 210k changing the world every 5000 miles I have never change the spark plugs and tension belt The car works perfect I think it’s a time to change it too

[@billziegmond4943]

Awesome parenting. Teach them right and less worry of things going wrong.

[@johnasosajr]

I just started at my local ford dealership last week it’s so much nicer then my last shop which was an independent chain shop the dealership gives you everything you need to be successful my last shop had me doing all the flat rate jobs and paying another tech for it cause I was hourly and wouldn’t give me a raise so it was time to move on

[@ronwatson4902]

Well that went pretty smoothly. Thanks for the entertainment

[@GetReal3327]

As always, thank you Mr. O Believe me when I say it's an understatement; out of everything I have done from A to Z in the last year on my 2008 Chevy Cobalt 2.2l, with only 104,000 miles, the serpentine belt is the last thing on my very long to do list. Retired engineer love having fun in more ways than one.

[@kaafromoz]

Nice video Eric TY, also great to see a owner with a clean car for you to work on as it would make life so much easier for you. Love how your raising your children with the idea that hard work brings rewards and nothing is a free ride. Your a great mechanic and a great man with a wonderful family well done to you and the lovely Mrs. O may God bless you both. Keep Safe Keep Strong Mate 🦘🦘🦘💖💖🚗🚗🚗 P.S what has happened to the coveralls? we all hoped for flexing muscles under 2 straps as the new Eric O SMA look LOL

[@windward2818]

The NGK Laser Platinum spark plugs, which are double Platinum, is an OEM style 100K spark plug, is also a very high quality spark plug, usually with a higher heat range. They come pre-gapped (there is a cardboard tube around the threads and electrode to help prevent electrode bending during shipment, just like the packaging in the video). The threads are exceptionally well made and plated so I don't think anti-seize is needed in aluminum heads. As you stated in the video it is good to verify the gap and inspect the spark plug for any cracking or damage. Another important point you made was to be careful when gapping the plug as to not damage the electrode plating. As you mentioned about contact cleaning and lubrication the use of Stabilant 22, maybe you could do a video about this product. I primarily use Caig Laboratories Deoxit product(s). I like the D5 in a spray when you need to clean and rinse, and then the D100 for direct application like the Stabilant 22. Deoxit gold G100L is good for gold plated contacts, like edge connectors or gold plated ECU pins.

[@quantumleap359]

You're right Dr. O, raise em right, they won't be jerks. Another very interesting video! Be safe and thanks.

[@randomron67]

your happy, Mrs. O is happy.....gotta say I'm happy!

[@porkchop4604]

Your a good man Eric. Yeup, kids need to learn from there parents for sure the value of hard work

[@jefferybye2169]

Good morning to the O family..another great video 1st thing in the morning, now i can start my day wrenching..

[@thomash1923]

Another great morning in camp. It’s gonna be a good day. Thanks SMA!

[@21Piloteer]

Whoo-hoo! I have a 2012 SF w/3.5. Great vehicle. When I do the plugs on mine, it's getting all new OEM coils as well.

[@edwardjames6070]

the 3.5 is a very trusted engine by hyundai. there were issues with the timing CHAIN 3.8 that they put in the sedona

[@PRO4XKEV]

Good job. I had a 2015 Santa Fe Ultimate with the 3.5. I liked that car a lot but at 15k miles, the car shut down on the freeway left me stranded for 2 hours while I waited for a tow truck. Towed to Dealer turned out the ECM fried... 3 days later back up and running, however 2 months later car had a nasty rough idle after a warm startup, had a heck of a time smoothing out. I decided to trade it in for a 2018 Forester XT Touring, today I still have the XT and it now has 33,800 miles, never a issue.

[@shane250]

2015 didn't have that engine. 2012 was the last vehicle to have it. You had either a 2.4 or a 2.0T.

[@user-yw6ei8yt4q]

I have a Hyundai Santa fe. You taught me how it should be pronounced, I told my wife that and she is sceptical about that. I let her listen to you say it even. But I keep pronouncing it your way (the correct way). But at the end of your vid you forgot to say it your (the correct way) way. A friend and I learned how to say many words as you say them. Oh yea your mechanical and diag skills are good too.

[@ianloyd6384]

Am I crazy, or was Eric using those new Snappy slip-joint needle nose pliers ? 🤔 at about 1:45 which by the way, are awesome! 💯

[@SouthMainAuto]

They are

[@edluther1959]

Watched quite a few of your electrical short videos.. Fuse number 4 on my 09 Jetta kept blowing keeping my A/C from working.. Tracked it down to the heated washer nozzle harness mounted on the right hood hinge which is also on fuse 4 .. Factory tape was still in place.. Cut away tape and found 2 broken wires causing the short.. Thanks to your videos on how to track things down..

[@SouthMainAuto]

That's awesome you were able to track it down!

[@moparscot9271]

Definitely need a daughter car detail video now!!!

[@rsmith6572]

Wonderful.. if you have a hyundai... surprised you didn't comment on any rust? although it looked kind of clean , like the guy took care of it and such. and from what you showed not oil dripping out. you're the man. no really enjoy watching your repairs. No issues with the kids working more power to them. get out there and work..

[@bigtruck57h25]

That was a lot easier to work on than my 07 Entourage 3.8 l. I'm hoping the customer wasn't requesting new timing chains and tensioners as this is a fairly significant problem with these engines at around 150,000 miles, tensioners go bad causing the chain to slap the inside of the front cover creating much destruction as always great video appreciate your content. Greetings from Lake City🇺🇸🌴😎

[@patrick_kyker]

I like that torque wrench.

[@craighanson1868]

Always a pleasure to watch you work.

[@rickdavidson7951]

Great video, our Kids worked when they were young. Built a great work ethic. Good lessons. If you ever have to replace air hose, try some 1/4 inch, Much lighter and makes smaller air tools easier to handle..

[@brianmason8400]

Lighter and easier to handle,yes, BUT it'd decrease the performance of the larger more powerful air tools.

[@lantrick]

Good timing!.. My wife just asked me to replace plugs on her Kia Sorento 3.5. Those iridiums are really expensive, she's not due for another 20k, so I told her maybe next year. lol

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

This is why you got 700k+ subscribed you share your knowledge 👊🏻👍🏻

[@rolandoreyes5843]

Sma is the greatest. Love this channel.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great engine Tune Up video Eric o Nice work as always @SouthMainAutoRepairLLC