Lexus 2008 RX350 spark plugs replaced P-1

[@thardyryll]

Kenny, this is a terrific video. To everyone with this RX350, the basic instruction is this: “In order to replace all six spark plugs, disassemble the entire vehicle.” My RX350 is also a 2008, and one of the spark plug connector clips also broke like the one in the video. I hope Lexus improved that part in later models. I also used silicone. I have used zip ties on some repairs like that but I would be concerned that a tie might eventually sever one of the tiny plug wires. There is also very little for a zip tie to wrap around. I am 66, and in the 1980s General Motors got all kinds of bad publicity because one of its cars had a spark plug that could only be removed when one of the engine mounts was loosened and the engine raised slightly with a jack. I don’t remember the car - it was no doubt a lousy one - but after watching this video RX350 owners would be thrilled to only have one plug that difficult to remove. I spent nearly $400 to buy a three-volume factory repair manual set. I was browsing it the other day and noticed that replacing the water pump requires removal of the engine. It’s a good thing these cars are among the most reliable.

[@johnjennings1004]

Totally agree about difficulty of basic maintenance in Lexus. Inherited a well maintained low mileage 2003 Lexus GS300 from mother-in-law, last 5 years it was an driveway spotter, leaking oil from multiple locations. The car has been super reliable. Last oil change I took it in for the mechanic said despite the relatively low mileage of 130,000, if you were to keep the car and fix the leaks it would be just as cost effective to buy a rebuilt motor and have it installed then to have any of pan and valve cover gaskets replaced in the motor because the labor cost would be about the same. Unfortunately I had just bought another well-maintained 2008 RX350 with 150,000 before my talk with the mechanic about the gaskets in 2003 Lexus and the difficulty of basic maintenance. I sold the 2003 Lexus and now find I need to change ignition coils on no. 2 and 3 on Lexus RX350. We all know they don't build all those shine new car dealerships on how many cars they sell but the $150-200 an hour to repair them!

[@thardyryll]

My cars will do a lot of oil leaking before I chase after seals and such that either cost a small fortune at the shop or require a lot of labor in my own shop. A vehicle that uses three quarts of oil between 5,000- mile oil changes will run up an additional motor oil cost of $200 or so for 100,000 miles of driving at today’s oil prices. Can’t get much work done at a shop for that. Of course, there is the annoyance of constantly checking the oil to ensure that you don’t destroy the engine. I am watching this vid again while I type this. My wife’s 2008 RX has 111,000 miles and the original plugs. They will stay in the engine - at least the rear bank - until the vehicle throws a fault code.

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

Thank you for watching my videos

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

Are use black high temperature silicon on all connectors

[@divineoracle4809]

I have the RX and an ES, both with the 3.5 The alternator was a bear to get to in the ES, I imagine the same goes for the RX. It was so tight up against the frame, it took 2 days for me to even figure it out. No doubt why shops charge a lot of money to repair them. The car is extremely reliable, 195k miles and that was the only problem.

[@donharris1615]

Thank you for your video, I did the job not this particular job but same procedure and because of you , I did the job with ease, and I am not a mechanic at all! Thank you very much.

[@anonymous4201]

Thanks for this video, very clear and concise. Amazed to see how difficult it is to change spark plugs which should be a quick and easy job. There’s no way I’m attempting this.

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

Thank you for watching my videos. Dealers wins. They designed for difficult for us to work on

[@josephalim]

After watching this, I don't think I want an Rx350 anymore. Nevertheless, great video tutorial. Thank you for making this 👍

[@jkoorts]

You only have to change the plug every 90,000 km if you use the OEM type.

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

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[@kennynhannguyen8666]

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[@kennynhannguyen8666]

@@jkoorts 120k mile that’s factory recommend to replace them spark plugs

[@jkoorts]

@@kennynhannguyen8666 even better.

[@BridgerScientific]

"many parts to change spark plug ... that ridiculous" Great accent. good mechanics come in all colors, shapes, sizes and voices ! I feel your pain ! Thanks for sharing all the insights and procedure.

[@ThuyTran-ru8vf]

Thanks Kenny for showing how to get access to the back of the intake manifold. your video make it easier to do this job compare to others i had been watching. I could not get the job done as they did not show how to remove it so i have to put everything back and only changed the 3 spark plugs at the front. Because of your video I will try again to finish 3 spark plugs in the back. Thanks again. Tri Nguyen

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

I’m glad that you watched my video. You can do it Tri. Thank you for watching the videos

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

Oh by the there is a bracket behind intake manifold you need to remove & through away that bracket. Don’t install it

[@ThuyTran-ru8vf]

@@kennynhannguyen8666 I am not sure why your video did not come up when i search 2 weeks ago

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

@@ThuyTran-ru8vf can you see my video now?

[@ThuyTran-ru8vf]

@@kennynhannguyen8666 good idea! that way it would be easier for the next time access it. Lexus may make that complicate the job so that they can repair it at their shop. It cost $150.00 CND/ 1 hour

[@Mikei97]

Thanks for the video. I hope the next owner of my car finds this video because it’s going to be their problem, not mine.

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

Dealers winning

[@juako4772]

@@kennynhannguyen8666..... hey Kenny I know I'm probably late for it but by any chance do you still have the coil

[@tylerlupercio256]

Thank you so appreciative of you! Got the job done with ease !!!!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

Awesome. Good job

[@mathewwilliams985]

great video! Struggling with that one back bolt for the manifold. Yes, the one you didn't have to remove, lol

[@toyetoyetoye]

Thanks for this video! Helped me get to my #1 coil!

[@beefen7921]

Thank you Toyota/Lexus for this ingenious design of an engine just to change spark plugs... smh... might as well disassemble the whole engine haha.. no wonder why they charge so much. Great informational video! Thank you!

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

Thank you for watching the video. Dealer wins

[@dacallins0884]

I just finished thanks so much. You rock

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

Awesome

[@williamohara2638]

Thank you Kenny, great video! William

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

Thank you for watching

[@erikgasner4006]

Good explanation. I hope I can do this soon. Im getting terrible MPG. I did the front 3 and now comes the difficult back 3 plugs.

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

Thank you for watching my video. Replace spark plugs, air filters & cleaning the throttle body plus use Lucas fuel injection cleaner will improve gas mileage. Your car will run much better. Good luck

[@BillKraft]

Thanks for this excellent video. It was more work than I was expecting to do but your video saved me so much time. Most appreciated!

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

Thank you for watching my videos

[@anthonyheak3479]

Great step by step video, thanks for posting!

[@rigobertoflores6024]

I did the spar plugs and ignition coil in my 2007 RX 2007 I did the 3 rear ones with one hand is easy to reach, so you do not need to take the engine apart.

[@wynnou8810]

Kenny, I like your smart work video! How many miles need to replace Lexus Rx350 2015 spark plus?

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

Thank you for watching my video

[@ronaldedwards2465]

You are good the lighting was spot on. Description and details awsome Thank-you Ps what spark plug did you use?

[@brianreece785]

Thank You!, Great instructional video!!!

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

Thank you for watching

[@unebonnevie]

This guy is insane! He didn't label the nuts/bolts!

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

Thank you for watching my videos

[@bryanalvarez682]

If he had left over nuts/bolts it would just mean he was able to put it back together better than the factory all those unnecessary bolts/nuts 😂

[@aleortiz1400]

To remove intake manifold NO NEED to remove upper cover, windshield, etc you just working extra, enough space underneath 😉

[@jalaltirgardoun1406]

Thank you very much For explaining well very HELPFUL. I AM GOING TO FIX MY RX 400H .

[@martindesmarais7158]

can you replace back plugs by just removing wipers plate assembly and Don't remove the intake manifold ?

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

Maybe. Remove wiper blades plates assembly makes the job easier to replace the spark plugs

[@ericgomez8]

Appreciate the instructions. But I think I'm just gonna give the key to the mechanic and then wait until he gives me the key back. Easy peasy

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

Goodbye thought. That’s easy peasy. Thank you for watching the video

[@ld4959]

Thank you Kenny

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

Thank you for watching my videos

[@NguyenPhuMan00]

Looks like Toyota learned not to install the intake manifold bracket from experience with the 04-06 RX330.

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

Dealer wins

[@JKVTrucking007]

Thanks for the video! This is crazy man, I thought lexus was easy to work on it lol

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

Yessir. Thank you for watching my videos. Lexus didn’t tighten that plug that’s why cause missing fire & check engine light on

[@JKVTrucking007]

@@kennynhannguyen8666 Thats crazy ! Now, I am working on my exhaust manifold replacement and it even less compacted then the job you did.

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

@@JKVTrucking007 yessir. Thank you

[@triguyw3304]

Did you use dielectric grease on the spark plugs? I have seen yes and no answers as it affects torque wrench dimensions. Thanks In advance.

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

I didn’t use dilectric grease

[@nordicpride9708]

I have a Lexus ES330. Close to the same bonehead design as this with exception of the tray which is very similar to a Prius. It’s shocking because most Japanese cars this isn’t an issue. Very frustrating

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

Es350, Es330, rx350 all V-6 engines Toyota & Lexus are the same designed spark plugs removable

[@nordicpride9708]

@@kennynhannguyen8666 Actually I recalled correctly. You don’t have to remove the cowl on a ES330. Simply isn’t the same as a RX350 chassis. But yes the rest of the removal steps are the same with that one exception. Good video

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

@@nordicpride9708 awesome

[@bigtvlogs4924]

Very good job and video. By the way, can you share where did you purchase the coil pack from? Should the general brand OK or needs to be from Toyota? I can't find its part number.

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

Thank you for watching my videos. Here is the part numbers OEM 90919-A2007 Ignition Coil for Lexus RX350 ES350 Toyota Camry Avalon Rav4. I bought it on eBay. Just go to eBay type in part number for your car. It should come up. Use only oem coil. Good luck

[@bigtvlogs4924]

@@kennynhannguyen8666 What's the correct price range for this part, I see some seller listed it as OEM with $72 for 6 pack, and some listed for just one piece for over $80, it's just so different. Any ideas? Also, is it necessary to replace those 3 intake gaskets (orange color) and 1 for throttle body (black color)?

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

@@bigtvlogs4924 I bought just 1 coil pack for $39 on eBay

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

Hi buddy. I have a good used oem Coil pack. Call me if you need it 904-993-3313 Kenny

[@bigtvlogs4924]

@@kennynhannguyen8666 Hey, a quick question, how did you do to secure the coil connector if the tab was broken?

[@3bhui]

Test the 3 new spark plugs for the back side with a tester or even by installing them and using them temporarily in the front side of the engine first to make sure none are duds.

[@johnpretto4611]

Very good video. You are able to do it without taking cowl off though

[@roostercogburn7243]

Thank you for that bit of info Mr. 👍🏻

[@martindesmarais7158]

How many miles before changing?

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

I would say around 100-130k miles time to replace them

[@EyeMD476]

$800 for replacement spark plugs at dealer every 80k miles

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

Wow!!! That’s too much

[@MingLGG]

I was just quoted the same. What idiots came up with this ridiculous design?

[@tjgotkicks2057]

Very helpful thanks

[@brianc9036]

Thank You!

[@turiabazi532]

Lexus are nice car but so complicate when you have to change something!Is250 same problem before and now I have to replace spark plug in my RX350 😏

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

Good luck with your RX350

[@phuochuule6567]

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[@flowerdoodle2438]

Why is he whispering?

[@stevesteve6322]

To keep everything calm so you don't freak out and destroy the screen you're watching the video on. He cares about you.

[@DucNguyen-rh3rq]

Why remove everything?

[@kennynhannguyen8666]

That’s will make the job easier for me

[@phuochuule6567]

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[@yael8693]

Thanks

[@BustAdmin]

You don't need to disconnect all this to change the spark plug.... I'm really disappointed in this video