I love your accurate description of what's fundamentally happening during the process. It shows that you actually understand what's happening. Thanks for the great video and advice
@DIYAutoworksNG5 ай бұрын
You're welcome. Many thanks for taking the time to leave this very thoughtful comment!
@GreekLeonard2 жыл бұрын
I’d be lying if I say I don’t learn something new whenever u drop a new video. I’ve been saved from a lot of expenses by simply following your DIY videos. Thanks u very much, we look further to more videos🙏.
@DIYAutoworksNG2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks. Super glad you find them useful. More videos definitely on the way!
@m.g.540 Жыл бұрын
I cleaned up my spark plugs to new condition in a ultra sonic cleaner using a straight degreasing household cleaner, temp set to 60c for one hour, lifted everything off and the porcelain was white after the process. Incredible! never thought about using a ultra sonic until i had cleaned up a lawn mower carburettor, i put the plugs in after i had removed the carb just as a test just to see what the results might be.
@DIYAutoworksNG Жыл бұрын
That's interesting. I'll try the heated cleaner method.
@francoisguyot9770 Жыл бұрын
NIce testing and thanks for your honest evaluation of the cleaning fluids.
@DIYAutoworksNG Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!
@abdulhassan1107 Жыл бұрын
This is the third proof that engine degreaser is the best choice for cleaning carbon deposits on spark plugs.. thanks a lot!
@DIYAutoworksNG Жыл бұрын
Yep. I am yet to see what cleaned spark plugs as good as this.
@eraserheads7811 ай бұрын
My 2020 Corolla SE Denso 3518 FC20HR-Q8 spark plug is just expensive that's why I'm here. The recommended change interval of this SP is every 120K miles but I will clean it halfway of that 120K mi.
@DIYAutoworksNG11 ай бұрын
Sounds good!
@teddybear21232 жыл бұрын
Very informative video!
@DIYAutoworksNG2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@steven4894 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@DIYAutoworksNG Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@rhouser128010 ай бұрын
Did you happen to notice if it helped get the buildup off of the ceramic insulating the electrode on the "inside" of the plug? Dealing with a 2 stroke fouling plugs, can get it all cleaned except the inside ceramic. Thought I'd try an ultrasonic cleaner
@DIYAutoworksNG10 ай бұрын
It definitely got some crud out from those inside areas, but it didn't turn them white.
@garyjones25826 ай бұрын
Try a cup of carb cleaner...put the plug in the cup... nice video...
@DIYAutoworksNG6 ай бұрын
Thanks for suggestion and compliment. Will do. Do have wonderful day!
@rhemyis2 жыл бұрын
I am planning to remove my motorcycle spark plugs which are iridium from the factory and manual states to check and replace if nedded. If they look ok and only need a light cleaning, can I use an old toothbrush to clean them with some brake cleaner? Is the iridium tip that fragile than can be damaged if I rub them with a toothbrush? Thank you
@DIYAutoworksNG2 жыл бұрын
Iridium is hard but brittle at room temp. That said, I don't think a soft toothbrush will do harm although I can't say for sure. Also have to check if a toothbrush can be of any match to hard carbon if present.
@precool Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@DIYAutoworksNG Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@philc8244 ай бұрын
Do you have a link for the blue Color engine degreaser used in the video ?
@DIYAutoworksNG4 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, I don't. I bought it a local store. It's made in South Africa so distribution is mostly in African countries. That said, I think Simple Green might be a good substitute if you don't find any other water-based engine degreaser online.
@Ldltv6 ай бұрын
Which cleaner did you use? you just said "Strict Engine degreaser? Theres like 10 on the market Which one?
@DIYAutoworksNG6 ай бұрын
Shield engine degreaser. It's made in South Africa. Not sure of its global reach.
@chrisedwards48789 ай бұрын
What degrees are you using? Or is there any that you recommend
@DIYAutoworksNG9 ай бұрын
It's a water-based degreaser that's safe on plastics and rubber but really does a good job on stuff. I've even soaked spark plugs in it and after a couple hours the carbon was broken down. It's made by Shield in South Africa. You can use any good one around you since it's a spark plug. I try to avoid the solvent based ones, but that's just me, guess because I also use this one as a pre-soak when washing my engine.
@redbarchetta9445 Жыл бұрын
Can you tell me the model number of the cleaner? If not, can you tell me the basket capacity and the frequency it operates at. Most of the ones I've seen are 50kHz. Thanks!
@DIYAutoworksNG Жыл бұрын
Basket is 450ml. Frequency is 50Hz. I have the link in the description.
@deodichoso764511 ай бұрын
Wow
@RondellKB2 жыл бұрын
Can I use one of those oil diffusers from amazon as the cleaning machine?
@DIYAutoworksNG2 жыл бұрын
I have no experience with diffusers as a cleaning machine 😕
@RondellKB2 жыл бұрын
@@DIYAutoworksNG Okay cool. I asked because it looks like your machine vibrates just like my oil diffuser. When I checked online they do say they are 'ultrasonic' diffusers, so I'll give it a try lol.
@DIYAutoworksNG2 жыл бұрын
Okay. 😀
@philliphall51988 ай бұрын
What was the brand that cleaned the plug ???😢
@DIYAutoworksNG8 ай бұрын
Shield engine degreaser
@septianeka45992 жыл бұрын
Try use by injector cleaner
@DIYAutoworksNG2 жыл бұрын
Got you.
@horizons23582 жыл бұрын
Ahh, I'll have to buy one of those ultra sonic cleaners for the rare times I need to clean a plug!😑
@DIYAutoworksNG2 жыл бұрын
👍🏼
@SupraSav2 жыл бұрын
You can clean countless things, utensils, tools, car parts, jewelry. Your statement makes you sound ignorant in a day where information is everywbere on the internet.
@ahmadhakami26008 ай бұрын
Try Sodium Hydroxide
@DIYAutoworksNG8 ай бұрын
Will clean well no doubt, but akalis are one of those few chemicals I think may react with iridium.
@abdulsalamshar5601 Жыл бұрын
use clorox you would be suprised from the result, i just dumb it for one hour then use Toothbrush then look like new
@DIYAutoworksNG Жыл бұрын
Really. I'll try this.
@topeadelowo80522 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info but you just gave me one more issue to disagree about with my local mechanics. Learning from your videos has made me quite unbearable for them. 😀