Just did my 2018 Yukon. I removed both wheels which made it easier. Wobble extensions make a lot of difference. The # 8 on the passenger side is near impossible. I removed the silver exhaust manifold cover for a little more access. Only three screws and easy. There are several metal, inflexible tubes in area blocking access. I was able to loosen some of the clips and sneak a long wobble extension through the tubes. And get it out and back in after about an hour. I found all rubber boots and surrounding heat shields were hard to get off and were one of the struggles doing the job, even using special pliers .. whole job took about 4 hours. The gear wrench wobble socket helped a lot. Great video.
I JUST completed this on my 2015 5.3. Maaaannnnnn!!!! That #8 is a puzzle within a puzzle. I had to take a long extension to simply give me a line of sight. But when you get your hand I. There, it like “oh there you are”… 90 mins later. 😂 but the other 7 were a breeze. These were original plugs with 190K and they weren’t too bad actually, but it was time. It’s our family road vehicle and we’re about to hit it again.
Great video, for myself and anyone looking at this video attempting to get to the #8 (rear pass side) plug, on the Escalades there are 2 rear-heater-core tubes right in front of it. Pain in the arse
@@JFEnterprize that makes me cringe man lol. I used to tighten things til they would tighten by hand especially spark plugs but now I torque things to spec. Just don’t want to strip something u know
You don't really need to take off the tires; just remove the passenger side inner fender since the passenger side plugs are harder to reach; the driver side plugs could be easily accessed from the top.
Great video! I change my 2017 Tahoe PPV from the top, but I think I'll try it your way for my next plug change. The extra time isn't a problem for me, and I'll be able to visually inspect other components in the process. I get better overall performance from NGK Iridium plugs in my PPV,, than with the AC Delco Iridium plugs. Has any one else found the NGK plugs to out perform the AC Delco? I'm pretty sure NGK makes AC Delcos plugs, but I could be wrong. Thanks again for a great video! I subscribed to your channel.
@@DMoneyGarage depending on your environment that would be ample..if you’re in the heat then 3k but when I was up north my oil at 6k looked almost new..it’s all about viscosity of the oil and how heat break it down. When you’re up north your oil will last just about as long as it says. But now I’m down south and wouldn’t run it past 3k
@@Exquisitewrk I’ve never seen oil at 6000 miles look good. Every oil change I do at 5-6k looks like crap. I’m located in northern Indiana so maybe Canada is different. But oil changes are cheaper than engines and maintenance is cheaper than having to pay for tows and bigger repairs.
@@DMoneyGarage well did you live near the Canadian border? Heat is an oils enemy…I live in the south now and this oil loses its viscosity in 1500 miles..it’s water in south Florida with all the heat by then..but up north your oil will last a lot longer..install an oil cooler catch can if you’re in the south and I would switch to pennzoil. 8/10 studies show pennzoil breaks down far less than GMs recommend Mobil 1…I don’t recommend changing the weight that’s a whole other discussion.
Remember the days when you didn’t have to take your wheels off to do simple maintenance like replacing spark plugs. We are deteriorating as a society, not getting better. Do better engineers.
Just did my 2018 Yukon. I removed both wheels which made it easier. Wobble extensions make a lot of difference. The # 8 on the passenger side is near impossible. I removed the silver exhaust manifold cover for a little more access. Only three screws and easy. There are several metal, inflexible tubes in area blocking access. I was able to loosen some of the clips and sneak a long wobble extension through the tubes. And get it out and back in after about an hour. I found all rubber boots and surrounding heat shields were hard to get off and were one of the struggles doing the job, even using special pliers .. whole job took about 4 hours.
The gear wrench wobble socket helped a lot. Great video.
I JUST completed this on my 2015 5.3. Maaaannnnnn!!!! That #8 is a puzzle within a puzzle. I had to take a long extension to simply give me a line of sight. But when you get your hand I. There, it like “oh there you are”… 90 mins later. 😂 but the other 7 were a breeze. These were original plugs with 190K and they weren’t too bad actually, but it was time. It’s our family road vehicle and we’re about to hit it again.
Awesome instructional video that includes properly working the dreaded #8 cylinder.
I just did this job on a 2019 Tahoe- highly recommend taking off the tires, it was very easy and worth the extra 20 min.
Great video, for myself and anyone looking at this video attempting to get to the #8 (rear pass side) plug, on the Escalades there are 2 rear-heater-core tubes right in front of it. Pain in the arse
Instructions unclear- been snapping my finger for a half an hour and the tires still on. 😂
😂😂😂😂😂
I found that it is easier to do the passenger side through the wheel well.l can do this from the driver side from the top side.
Torque is actually 11 ft. Lbs. Per factory.
What I read online said 15 pounds. Just starting the vid so not sure what he’s gonna say yet
Twist till I’m happy idc what who says
@@JFEnterprizeyes I read it’s 15 ft lbs as well.
@@bnrz28 I just did till tight I think.
@@JFEnterprize that makes me cringe man lol. I used to tighten things til they would tighten by hand especially spark plugs but now I torque things to spec. Just don’t want to strip something u know
You sure about that 45ft lbs of torque? All the info I see says 11-15ft lbs.
Good catch. I'm not sure why I said 45. I usually do 25lb/ft. I've had plugs not seal to the head 100% at 15lb/ft. Thanks for catching that!!
It’s 11ft lbs in the Haynes Manual hopefully no one torques them to 45ft lbs. nice video overall thank you
Great video. Thank you for making it.
I never had to take off a wheel for a spark plug, just did the 17' tahoe, short extension and ratchet to get all 8 plugs out
Man I cannot get any of mine to click! Any suggestions?
You don't really need to take off the tires; just remove the passenger side inner fender since the passenger side plugs are harder to reach; the driver side plugs could be easily accessed from the top.
Yes. There are other ways to do it. You can do the passenger side from the top too🤷♂️
I did plugs wires coils all belts and tensioner all from top in 90 minutes and took my time..
Passenger side from the top is too hard to do for old men or fat men.
@@stevenstair1068wow
@@stevenstair1068Bull Fckng sh!t ya did 🤥
Omg!!! I just changed plugs wires coils all belts and tensioner 90 minutes from the top and took my time! Forget taking tires and liner off...
Yeaaaa right
Yeaaaa right
@@cmr22 Sorry you cant....
@@stevenstair1068 😔
25 min job without removing wheels or inner fenders.
You do it without removing?
@@DSNCB919 most people do. this makes alot more work than is needed
Only with Burger King hands on the passenger side LOL
Thank you for the advice.
when and why do i decide to change plugs and wires? thanks great vid!
GM recommends plugs at 100k miles. Wires aren’t required but I always recommend them since they also have 100k miles use and wear.
Torque to 25 ft/lbs, guys NOT 45 ft/lbs. See video description!
Great video! I change my 2017 Tahoe PPV from the top, but I think I'll try it your way for my next plug change. The extra time isn't a problem for me, and I'll be able to visually inspect other components in the process. I get better overall performance from NGK Iridium plugs in my PPV,, than with the AC Delco Iridium plugs. Has any one else found the NGK plugs to out perform the AC Delco? I'm pretty sure NGK makes AC Delcos plugs, but I could be wrong. Thanks again for a great video! I subscribed to your channel.
Yes. NGK all day
EXCELLENT!!! USING TO DO MY SPARK PLUGS!!!
I've been snapping my fingers for 2 days and wheel won't come off. Am I snapping wrong?
You could change the spark plugs from the top you don’t need to change them from the side or take out the wheel wells it’s added work not needed
Never said this is the only way. Not everyone likes to lay on top.👍
honestly my 2010 5.3 v8 silverado has the ignition coils on the top and the sparkplugs on the top also.
...yet another UA-cam video that doesn’t actually SHOW you the #8 removal... nice!
2015 Yukon has several oil lines in front of #8 spark plug which makes it much more difficult to remove. FYI for viewers.
Welp should have read this first lmao
did you put the drain tube back on?
Yup. I found it after the wheel liner was back on. Lol
How did 45ft lbs not break everything!?
Hope you noticed oil fill cap missing.
Yup. I also was doing an oil change. Lol
good vid, thanks
15ft/lb for the 19 Silverado 1500LD
good luck on your next spark plug job since you might snap all of it
Is this compatible with a 2016 Escalade
Yes.
@@DMoneyGarage ty
Gm recommends changing the cables at 200k..wires aren’t necessary if you’re under 100k
They also recommend oil changes every 7500-9000 miles. To each his own. I’d rather “over do” it and have piece of mind.
@@DMoneyGarage depending on your environment that would be ample..if you’re in the heat then 3k but when I was up north my oil at 6k looked almost new..it’s all about viscosity of the oil and how heat break it down. When you’re up north your oil will last just about as long as it says. But now I’m down south and wouldn’t run it past 3k
@@Exquisitewrk I’ve never seen oil at 6000 miles look good. Every oil change I do at 5-6k looks like crap. I’m located in northern Indiana so maybe Canada is different. But oil changes are cheaper than engines and maintenance is cheaper than having to pay for tows and bigger repairs.
@@DMoneyGarage well did you live near the Canadian border? Heat is an oils enemy…I live in the south now and this oil loses its viscosity in 1500 miles..it’s water in south Florida with all the heat by then..but up north your oil will last a lot longer..install an oil cooler catch can if you’re in the south and I would switch to pennzoil. 8/10 studies show pennzoil breaks down far less than GMs recommend Mobil 1…I don’t recommend changing the weight that’s a whole other discussion.
you can do all of this without removing the inner fender and wheel. that is just making more work.
makes getting the last spark plugs a hell of a lot easier. id rather do more work than to fuck with those things reaching down from under the hood
@@zaycomage6888 Same, having a lift makes getting on top of the hood more of a pain than just taking off the fender wells anyway.
Much easier taking wheels off.
I don't torque to 45 ft lbs either.
My 2017 Yukon has more stuff in the way of #8 and it’s damn near impossible
there is a lot of rust on that frame for how new the truck is
Yea. It was mostly surface rust. I've since wire wheeled it and coated the frame. These trucks are horrible with frame rust tho.
@@DMoneyGarage move down south!
Hell Florida is the only warm place right now. Lol. We got over a foot of snow and subzero temps right now. FML🤣🤣
Remember the days when you didn’t have to take your wheels off to do simple maintenance like replacing spark plugs. We are deteriorating as a society, not getting better. Do better engineers.
Can you show me how to get the spark plug cover
Off 😂😂😂😂😂
I'm assuming your talking about the coil covers on the valve covers?
Yes, I’m trying to get to my ground strap to replace it
I'll post a video this evening. I have to make it. Subscribe so you know when I post it.
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