Jeep Patriot - Spark Plug Replacement (2.4L Engine)

[@JenniferLandsiedel-wg1qj]

Thanks, Aaron! I just bought a used Patriot and needed this information. Keep up the great knowledge transfer, please! Signed, A girl who normally never does her own labour on a vehicle

[@aaronhaight22]

i'm glad i was able to help you out!! thanks for watching!

[@jeremyprater5377]

I really appreciate how you included the spark plug gap Information that info is very important GREAT VIDEO THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS VIDEO

[@aaronhaight22]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheGearPeddler]

NGK uses a coating on the threads of the plugs that is the anti-sieze. If you use grease it changes the torque spec.

[@mse9609]

Thanks Aaron for clear and thorough information and instructions.

[@aaronhaight22]

No problem, glad to help, thanks for watching!

[@DaveSmith-vn7ws]

A super great tutorial learned A lot. Thank you.

[@aaronhaight22]

Glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching!

[@alexgaribay7794]

Btw if you're up to it, I'd like to see a transmission fluid refill if possible

[@aaronhaight22]

I prolly will in a few months, I’m going to automotive school soon and I want to know what I’m doing before I do it so I don’t mess anything up lol

[@robertmendez2789]

I would like to see this as well

[@HippieDave351]

Cool video... thanks. A bit of advice though. Don't leave the screws above the open holes where the spark plugs were, .. Just think if they hot bumped and bounced down into the combustion chamber of the motor!... (oh, that would never happen).. Also... dielectric grease on the coil packs to spark plugs is an awesome corrosion prevention and positive connection, it helps disassembly the next time the coil packs come off as well.....

[@aaronhaight22]

Thanks for the advice, thanks for watching!

[@DeadInsideUniverse]

I think those spark plugs come with a special coating on them so they aren't supposed to be lubricated. Could be wrong but pretty sure.

[@vapeguy3022]

Have you done the fuel injectors?? That would be a good video!

[@aaronhaight22]

I have not, but thanks for the idea!

[@MrDavisjones]

Great video. Thanks for making this.

[@aaronhaight22]

No problem thanks for watching

[@dashermorgan]

Great job. Thanks for the vid💪

[@aaronhaight22]

Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!!

[@glasseverywhere]

Brother thanks for the video is that a 2008? You have ?

[@dougest6578]

Are you supposed to change the coil pack when ever you change plugs?

[@Bubba-wx7lp]

No,only if misfire

[@robertmendez2789]

Btw i don’t think I heard him say it, from my research the spark plug gap is supposed to be 0.044 in

[@aaronhaight22]

2:03 spark plugs should be gapped for 0.043 according to repair manual

[@robertmendez2789]

@@aaronhaight22 Aaah gotcha gotcha, is this a repair manual you buy somewhere ?

[@aaronhaight22]

Haynes.com or just google Jeep Patriot repair manual and should come up

[@Redmeatsteak]

I got my Jeep notice and didn't have the cover for the top of the spark plugs like the whole cover .

[@aaronhaight22]

2.0L engines did not come with engine cover i believe, some 2.4L engines may not have them either. thanks for watching!

[@rjsv99]

Great video, thanks!

[@salvadoremandujanojr3126]

Subwoofer replacement in the 2009s?

[@voltanzapata8024]

Good job 👍🏼

[@aaronhaight22]

Thanks!

[@brittmak8729]

I've changed my spark plugs & coil packs. Jeep is still shaking, any suggestions?? I was able to move the wire at one point & it went back to normal for about 10 minutes. Is it possible that my wire harness has a shortage?

[@aaronhaight22]

Try cleaning or replacing your throttle body, also try getting your Jeep’s computer scanned for any codes indicating that there could be a misfire, if there’s any codes relating to that, you should be able to diagnose what the problem is.

[@MrTheDays1]

Rear motor mount if you are at a stop, in drive

[@carmenpereiramercado5190]

Check your motor mounts. I changed my plugs for the second time at 90k because of misfires. I bought the mounts first but didn't need them. Good luck!

[@juanmagana8613]

Right on good Video thanks 👍🏽

[@aaronhaight22]

Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@levithelabrottie8131]

Awesome that saved me some

[@aaronhaight22]

Thanks for watching!

[@alexgaribay7794]

How's the Jeep running after this spark change? And what's it gapped to as well?

[@aaronhaight22]

Alejandro Ivan Garibay the required gap is 0.0043 it’s what I showed in the video, but the Jeep is running fantastic since they’ve been changed no more stutter or jerking when accelerating the Jeep now has a nice smooth acceleration

[@alexgaribay7794]

Awesome. I'm gonna go ahead and pop those bad boys in this weekend! Can't wait!

[@aaronhaight22]

Alejandro Ivan Garibay good luck man! Let me know how it goes!

[@strategicservices9906]

Do you like the Patriot or Compass?. I'm thinking of getting one with 4x4. Is it reliable? How's the pick up since its just a 2.4 L engine the same used in a fiat? any input will be appreciated

[@aaronhaight22]

I had mine for about 3 years, it was reliable all the way until I got to about 100k miles, then was getting issues and getting costly, that’s why I sold it. My step mom had a compass, it’s the same as the Patriot but I prefer the look of the Patriot more

[@Supremebean303]

@@aaronhaight22 what issues were you getting? I’m currently at 104k.

[@DeadInsideUniverse]

I bought my 2011 Patriot North Edition brand new and it was great until about 2016 and since then have had to get the front control arms replaced twice and I've only got 58,000 kms on it. Alot of recalls were put out and there are a few things that should be recalls but Chrysler keeps dodging. Mine has been extremely reliable but apparently the steel used in the subframes are really poor quality and eventually rust right through. So, even though mine is reliable, not sure how much money I want to put in for upcoming repairs and maintenance if it's just going to rot!! I'd go with a Jeep but different model if I was you!

[@Mmetz1281]

Just put the NGK Iridium plugs in mine drives like brand new..those oem copper plugs are only good for 30K miles then need to be changed again

[@aaronhaight22]

Mmetz1281 I didn’t bother to spend extra money on better plugs when you get no performance benefit, those OEM NGK Coppers are just fine, made the Jeep run brand new, I don’t mind even if I had to change them every 30k miles, easy $20 - 20 minute job lol

[@Mmetz1281]

@@aaronhaight22 its all Symantecs Iridium are $9 each and last 100k, copper are $3 and last 30k so to change copper 3x your still paying $9 but using your time even though its only 20 mins to change them each time

[@Jeromybergman]

The E3.48 had a noticable crispar throttle response compare the the NGK Vpower plugs but with to many inconsistencies with good and bad reviews so decided to throw some Denso TT'S (4701) and she's happy now.

[@RockandrollNegro]

Spark plugs have zero effect on throttle response, in a drive-by-wire configuration. Any "smoothness" you experienced after changing plugs was in your head. The only measurable difference would be in idle at zero load, and unless the previous plugs were gapped incorrectly, not even your ignition can tell the difference between copper and platinum or iridium. Literally the only reason to run platinum or iridium plugs would be in engines that are extremely difficult to change plugs in. That's when you throw in some platinums and pray that they last the 100k miles they're rated for so that you're not breaking your back and hands on a GM 3.1 motor trying to get the back three plugs out. On an engine like this 2.4 where it takes 10 minutes to change plugs, you have no excuse for running platinums.

[@chadonjohnson8935]

Rc3 8:45 z

[@chasecampbell943]

How many miles on your patriot?

[@aaronhaight22]

Around 89k miles

[@brada6570]

You should always use a high temp anti seize. Spark plug manufacturers were having a problem with mechanics using WAY too much and the wrong kind of anti seize causing it to actually freeze the plug. The threads should look like there’s barely any on or a slightly darker grey hue. When torquing a spark plug that is meant to be dry torqued (ex. NGK), reduce the torque wrench by 10 percent.

[@aaronhaight22]

I’ve heard that NGK spark plugs didn’t required any lubricant of any kind such as an anti-seize, but I didn’t know about dry torquing.

[@RockandrollNegro]

NGKs should never be coated with antiseize compound. They're meant to be dry-torqued because they're meant to remain dry, genius.

[@simpledanman]

Do I need to disconnect the battery at all for this job? I admittedly don't know shit about engines

[@aaronhaight22]

Nope, disconnecting the battery isn’t required!

[@wheeliegamingod2080]

Where exactly are you from in New York I also live in New York

[@jamieeisenhower1560]

You need Batter gapping tool people should never use any lubricants on their plugs causes bad grounding

[@ontargetthomunclesam3926]

You don't need a torque wrench on spark plugs on just snuggle up

[@rogerd.hardin7156]

You need to learn how to read that spark plug gapping tool.

[@conradedwards5593]

Why do people think they need to be a teacher and explain every little detail!? Less talk more work is my Moto!