Good job, but you should always use hand tools when removing and installing spark plugs, especially on a vehicle with an aluminum cylinder head like the malibu. Two reasons, the spark plug is made of steel and can easily get cross threaded in the head, stripping the threads, requiring an expensive repair. It's also easy to damage the ceramic part of the plug, causing it to fail. You should also use anti-seize on the plugs before installing them. Especially on aluminum heads. Keep learning! You'll save a lot of money doing this yourself.
No problem, I always hated it when someone corrected something I was doing without explaining why. Too many people just want to belittle a man for doing something wrong instead of taking the opportunity to pass on knowledge. I always try to look up instructions before working on an unfamiliar vehicle just to be sure, which is how I found your video.
You should check the spark plug gaps. For a 1.5 turbo the specified gap is .60-.70mm (.025-.028in). Never use power tools to remove or install spark plugs.
On this malibu they usually need to be replaced at every 60k due to the turbo plus it's just good maintenance take car of your car it'll take care of you.....
If you’ve went all 85,000 miles without changing them, I’d recommend changing them ASAP, I’d honestly change them even after doing like 30k miles just to keep everything constantly running smooth
So how many miles did you go before you changed you plugs? Have you service any of the fluids yet? Do you get any slushing noise in the dash area when it goes to auto stop? Lastly do you have water leak in the center high mount stop lamp area in the back after you wash your car? Let me know, I have same vehicle.
I don’t remember exactly how many miles I had from the time of this video, maybe around like 50k. I do all the fluid changes myself, so I do them pretty often (more then recommended). The slushing sound from driving with the start-stop on is caused by the coolant being low and/or the coolant being below the fill line. Lastly, no, I don’t get any leaks.
Only an “idiot” doesn’t know how to use their power tools correctly, they have different settings for a reason, obviously don’t have it on a setting that will harm any parts within the engine bay.
Good job, but you should always use hand tools when removing and installing spark plugs, especially on a vehicle with an aluminum cylinder head like the malibu. Two reasons, the spark plug is made of steel and can easily get cross threaded in the head, stripping the threads, requiring an expensive repair. It's also easy to damage the ceramic part of the plug, causing it to fail. You should also use anti-seize on the plugs before installing them. Especially on aluminum heads. Keep learning! You'll save a lot of money doing this yourself.
Much thanks for the information!
No problem, I always hated it when someone corrected something I was doing without explaining why. Too many people just want to belittle a man for doing something wrong instead of taking the opportunity to pass on knowledge. I always try to look up instructions before working on an unfamiliar vehicle just to be sure, which is how I found your video.
My dealership charges $180 an hour for labor to do this job!
lmao he had me rollin' when he said milliliter XD 1:53
Good job bro. Keep learning. It'll save you money in the long run.
Appreciate you for this video finna order my girl paks and plugs and change hers 💪🏾✊🏾
Totally left out the spark plug socket you will need. I ran into that the first time I did this.
Nicee! that looks pretty simple. Thanks for this video bro!
I’ll need to do this soon. I got a 2018, but I’m sure it’s the same. Good job and thank you!
You should check the spark plug gaps. For a 1.5 turbo the specified gap is .60-.70mm (.025-.028in). Never use power tools to remove or install spark plugs.
Great job but there’s also a special socket built for removing and installing spark plug so you don’t have to use the pliers to pull them out
Thank you so much man 💜
Never use an fning impact when installing spark plugsss
Thanks for the explanation 👍 gota do this to my 2020
thank for that i have a 2017 malibu i trying to change the pcv valve help
Very helpful,thanks 👍
You don't need to disconnect the battery.
I disconnect the battery for everything
You don't have to but in most repair manuals they advise you do so better safe than sorry I say.
All it takes is the dummy to try to start the car or an accidental auto start with the key from leaning.
@@slimmszn6949 This particular model and trim doesn’t have auto start.
Yes you do fam.. that resets your car 🤦🏾♂️
Why you change the spark plugs? What’s the reason
On this malibu they usually need to be replaced at every 60k due to the turbo plus it's just good maintenance take car of your car it'll take care of you.....
A great way to fuck up your engine genius.
THANKS You FOR SHOW THAT ❤
Hey so How would I know if i need new spark plugs my car is at 85000 miles
If you’ve went all 85,000 miles without changing them, I’d recommend changing them ASAP, I’d honestly change them even after doing like 30k miles just to keep everything constantly running smooth
When do you recommend changing the spark plugs ?I brought my 2017 mailbu with 29,000 back in June of 2020 now it’s has 76,000 as of June 2022.
Honestly, I would have checked them at the time of purchase but you should definitely get them changed asap
Get you a magnet next time but good work Bro
Got one the next day
Great video carnal. Question, i have the same car you have 2017 and it's at 59.9K miles, do you think i should do a full tune up?
Yes, highly highly recommend doing that asap
@@Too.Two22 gracias bro.
So how many miles did you go before you changed you plugs? Have you service any of the fluids yet? Do you get any slushing noise in the dash area when it goes to auto stop? Lastly do you have water leak in the center high mount stop lamp area in the back after you wash your car? Let me know, I have same vehicle.
I don’t remember exactly how many miles I had from the time of this video, maybe around like 50k. I do all the fluid changes myself, so I do them pretty often (more then recommended). The slushing sound from driving with the start-stop on is caused by the coolant being low and/or the coolant being below the fill line. Lastly, no, I don’t get any leaks.
@@Too.Two22 how many miles do you have now?
@@escothecommish just touched 89k this week
@@Too.Two22 and still running like a champ?
@@escothecommish for the most part, yeah, just gotta replace one of the o2 sensors and driver side strut
What is the t 30 sock kit 🤙
do a quick google search haha
Tell them they need a special 14mm ensure its long or its not gone work lol
Do you have a link for that special 14mm?
@@gushardy4421 its on ebay thats where i got it
Leave the batter alone
Ain’t you supposed to gap them bro ?
Not sure haha, idk if I mentioned in the video that’s this is my first time doing this
No they should already come gapped from factory
I was about ask that, but they should be gapped already. Although, I still check them at the shop just to be sure
Easy P from ole girl hahaha
Idiot never use power tools on spark plugs.
Only an “idiot” doesn’t know how to use their power tools correctly, they have different settings for a reason, obviously don’t have it on a setting that will harm any parts within the engine bay.
Right because you are Supposed to torque them down
Get a magnetic stick makes the world easier lol