You are truly fortunate that access to plugs is possible for the DIYer. My truck at least is impossible. I'm not even sure how the mechanic does it without lifting the engine block.
I guess so! I was even a bit bummed I had to take off the ductwork. On my last car, I didn't have to remove a thing to access the spark plug assemblies.
Get a low cost harbor freight torque wrench for 30 dollars are so, they are pretty accurate its good to use recommended torque setting for such things such as plugs so you don't apply too much pressure and break plug. Most modern cars plugs are supposed to be changed around 100K miles perhaps your car recommendation is less. #8 on bolt is grade (quality) of the bolt.
Owners manual states 48k for spark plug replacement. I too thought that was a bit early but maybe it's due to the turbo? I've also got a torque wrench but Kia puts service details and torque specs behind pay walls. Eventually I will buy access for bigger jobs.
Based on my reading, they're supposed to be properly gapped out of the box. I didn't measure them but I haven't had an issue with anything since installing them about 20k miles ago.
So the original plugs don't have any manufacturer indicators Incase I wanted to convert them over to NGK for cross reference? It looks like they're blank all around?
The OEM plugs are made by NGK. I tried to upgrade to another NGK model but the compatibility indicators online failed me and I bought the wrong one. I couldn't really find alternatives to the OEM plugs.
@@RivermanTV- Thank you for your time to reply. Yeah, that's what I tried searching as well. I even called NGK, spoke with a rep for US distribution, and supposedly they don't have the cross ref to help me upgrade to laser iridium etc.
Hello! Thank-you for the video. I have a question since you have the same car hybrid which i have purchased for my wife its a new 24 model. My question is have you noticed after couple of days after purchasing a burning rubber smell outside the vehicle, basically, front of the vehicle? I have googled it at it. It seemed it was normal for what i have read various sites?
@RivermanTV- thank you for the quick reply. I will have to call the dealership and see what they know about it. Much appreciated. Btw can you share the link for the sparkplugs you have bought? Or is it only available through kia?
You are truly fortunate that access to plugs is possible for the DIYer. My truck at least is impossible. I'm not even sure how the mechanic does it without lifting the engine block.
I guess so! I was even a bit bummed I had to take off the ductwork. On my last car, I didn't have to remove a thing to access the spark plug assemblies.
@@RivermanTV- Same with my previous pickup. 6 plugs right there for you easily change. Huge bummer with the new one. Good things they last so long.
Get a low cost harbor freight torque wrench for 30 dollars are so, they are pretty accurate its good to use recommended torque setting for such things such as plugs so you don't apply too much pressure and break plug. Most modern cars plugs are supposed to be changed around 100K miles perhaps your car recommendation is less. #8 on bolt is grade (quality) of the bolt.
Owners manual states 48k for spark plug replacement. I too thought that was a bit early but maybe it's due to the turbo? I've also got a torque wrench but Kia puts service details and torque specs behind pay walls. Eventually I will buy access for bigger jobs.
The last vehicle I did any real wrenching on was a ‘51 Chevy 5 window pickup. I still miss that truck😢
Wrenching is good for the soul
I think those plugs should of had some Anti-Seeze applied to the threads, and they should have been torqued to specs.
Feel free to report back when you find the torque specs
Very Useful / Informative video! Question: Did you check the gap on the new plugs? Were they OK out of the box, or did you need to adjust any of them?
Based on my reading, they're supposed to be properly gapped out of the box. I didn't measure them but I haven't had an issue with anything since installing them about 20k miles ago.
So the original plugs don't have any manufacturer indicators Incase I wanted to convert them over to NGK for cross reference? It looks like they're blank all around?
The OEM plugs are made by NGK. I tried to upgrade to another NGK model but the compatibility indicators online failed me and I bought the wrong one. I couldn't really find alternatives to the OEM plugs.
@@RivermanTV- Thank you for your time to reply. Yeah, that's what I tried searching as well. I even called NGK, spoke with a rep for US distribution, and supposedly they don't have the cross ref to help me upgrade to laser iridium etc.
Hello! Thank-you for the video. I have a question since you have the same car hybrid which i have purchased for my wife its a new 24 model. My question is have you noticed after couple of days after purchasing a burning rubber smell outside the vehicle, basically, front of the vehicle? I have googled it at it. It seemed it was normal for what i have read various sites?
I don't remember any smells coming from the vehicle when I first got it.
@RivermanTV- thank you for the quick reply. I will have to call the dealership and see what they know about it. Much appreciated. Btw can you share the link for the sparkplugs you have bought? Or is it only available through kia?
@@N-I-N-OS you can get them here for much cheaper than a dealer: amzn.to/48llKgP