TUTORIAL: 2008 - 2015 Scion XB Spark Plug and Coil Replacement - EASY 20 MINUTE JOB

[@RatchetRozay]

This video saved me over $1k and gave me the confidence and courage to change my plugs and coils all by my stupid woman self. Thank you🤗🤗🤗

[@tecno8335]

Damn 1k?

[@RatchetRozay]

@@tecno8335 yes! They wanted to charge me $2300 and the parts and tool only cost $400

[@tecno8335]

For spark plugs?

[@RatchetRozay]

@@tecno8335 plugs coils and labor

[@tecno8335]

For what car?

[@arthurlazarin5318]

Man on Man! I was researching what was going on with my 2008 Scion xB, and thankfully I have a little code reader that indicated Misfire on 4. My heart sank as I was thinking to myself, "How in the hell am I going to afford this?" But after watching this video, I feel confident in performing this task! Thanks! Keep posting!

[@SergeyPip]

Thank you for watching and for your comment!

[@edgarvelasco7130]

At what mileage did the coils fail?

[@Korgon2013]

Green XB- gorgeous.

[@johnl9135]

From what I've heard you're not supposed to drop the spark plugs into the hole because it MIGHT mess up the gapping on the spark plugs. Thanks for the video very helpful.

[@yamnjam]

Thanks for posting this! These plugs are easy to change compared to some other cars. Now I need to buy some magnet pickup tool and get this job done.

[@SergeyPip]

You can also get some spark plug sockets, they are fairly inexpensive and work better than a magnet! Thank you for watching!

[@bryanmoore2044]

There are sockets that have rubber fitting inside specifically for holding a spark plug, will withdraw the plug without needing a separate step with magnet, and may also prevent misthreading by keeping the plug straight going in. A "sign of misthreading" would be if you only turned it 1/4 to 3/4 turn and it's stiff.

[@SergeyPip]

That's the socket I have, but the rubber piece inside fell out. So now it's a regular socket.

[@jeffsmith-ng6vz]

I'm looking at coils for my 2011 xb. There seems to be two lengths, a 98mm and a 108mm. Will either one be fine or do I need a certain one? The site says they both fit, and the toyota parts website doesn't list the length of the one they sell for my car. thanks

[@ramonarivera2546]

How often do you change spark plugs

[@freedom0325]

What was the size of the extension you used to tight them back in?

[@mohica5286]

Thanks for the info , any recommendations for the brand of plugs ?

[@SergeyPip]

NGK have been really solid over the years, or OEM plugs!

[@user-cj4hk8lr1v]

Very very easy. I’m trying on a Scion iQ, that’s a real challenge! Thanks for the video.

[@anthonyjames3074]

How did you clear the CEL?

[@SergeyPip]

@@anthonyjames3074 scan tool. You can also disconnect the battery for 30 minutes, it should clear the codes.

[@anthonyjames3074]

Should you buy new coils? It appears you used the same ones

[@SergeyPip]

@@anthonyjames3074 that will depend on your issue. Swap the coil from the misfire cylinder to another cylinder and see if it follows.

[@taechung8436]

2009 xB Check engine light and vsc light flashing while driving, then turned off. Does this sound familiar? Changing out coils and spark plugs as soon as received from amazon, will update after.

[@SergeyPip]

If I remember correctly this is EXACTLY what happened with this one. Replacing spark plugs and coils, drove it for about 100 miles with no issues.

[@taechung8436]

Sergey Pip turns out it was just plugs. Don’t know which one but changed all four and running great.

[@nordicpride9708]

Never buy Denso or any factory plug online. They are mostly FAKES! Have been burned by this before. Now I only buy Denso from the dealer or local auto parts

[@sew04ss]

good video. I wished you would've posted or showed the spark plugs part #

[@edgarvelasco7130]

At what mileage did you change the coils?

[@chrismartinez856]

thanks man going do this soon to my 2015 first one ever

[@williamwilliams4559]

did you use denso spark plugs? if so do you recall the spark plug part number

[@nordicpride9708]

Why did you replace the coils? Did you have a CEL present? These typically last a LONG time

[@bryanmoore2044]

Don't you check gap with feeler gauge?

[@SergeyPip]

I do, when the plugs are not already gapped to spec.

[@alanleal6930]

How do you know what the gap should be for a scion xb 09?

[@SergeyPip]

@@alanleal6930 Google search or forums are my go to for this info.

[@sergioalonzo3767]

I have a question when you change the spark plugs, does your check engine light goes on??

[@SergeyPip]

When you replace spark plugs or/and ignition coils you should clear the engine codes with a scanner, or disconnect the battery for half an hour or so to clear the codes.

[@franciscomorales8102]

Hey bud, I have the engine code and VCS OFF code on.. I also had 302 code when I read the code... was told the replacing the coil pack will fix it... notice in your video the Scion had the same lights ON. Wht you recommend??

[@SergeyPip]

Hey! Thanks for watching! I had those lights, and replacing spark plugs and coils fixed the issue. Check engine light did not come on and I was able to take the vehicle through emissions.

[@romanangel3563]

You're the F N man thank u

[@dinapip1771]

Awesome video

[@johnmetcalf5298]

You forgot the most important thing! The anti seize on the spark plug threads. That's the cause of the plugs breaking off and also ripping the threads out of the head.

[@matthewbender9191]

Congratulations you have just change the gap on all 4 of those plugs.

[@deandye3255]

need to clean the battery cables on that one lol

[@annroxs4118]

geez nothing about this is careful. i just watch "Spark Plug Replacement DIY (the ULTIMATE Guide) by ChrisFix" youtube channel on how to do this. night and day difference with how "gentle or careful" you should be. tsk tsk

[@SergeyPip]

ChrisFix does an excellent job in his videos, but I can bet you he isnt that meticulous or careful off video.

[@badoso11]

What was he not careful about ? Everything works nothing broke. Seems fine .

[@isaaccastillo2630]

@@badoso11 he dropped the socket in the bore, do you know how sensitive the engine can be? not only that but keep the socket straight when taking it out or you can pull the threads

[@viktorp217]

класс

[@franciscomorales8102]

Thatnsk

[@mikelovrencic1464]

If you wouldn’t just “Drop” your socket in there and used your head a little bit you could have just pulled your plug out with the socket.

[@SergeyPip]

This spark plug socket is missing the rubber filling which would pull the plug out.