How to Change Spark Plugs In The 07 - 11 Jeep Wrangler JK (3.8 engine)
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- Опубліковано 11 жов 2024
- Super easy spark plug swap for the 2011 3.8L V6 Wrangler. Once you learn this engine, everything is like walking and chewing gum at the same time...over marbles, maybe! 😂
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Appreciate you Marcus!!! Thank you, brotha!!
@@MicDropBBQ appreciate you I got an 08 changing them out tomorrow least I could do
That's what's up! It's gonna be an easy process. Make sure you have a set of wires in case the boots come apart when pulling them off. I keep a spare set around, knowing ONE of them will break in half, and then I gotta do a damn store run! LOL!
@@MicDropBBQ will do big brotha thanks for the info
Having the liners in the front wheel well removed also allows you to access the O2 sensor with ease. I love it.
Hahahahaha! Jeep hack! Take those liners out and expose that engine! Easy access to everything!!
I only watched to see how long of a process it would take me before i started. I've changed plugs in dozens of cars but this video is very thorough and well explained I believe even for someone who has never popped a hood. Nice work my man.
Thank you, brotha! I appreciate that comment, especially from someone that's changed plugs before. I'm the same way: always working on different cars. I just made sure it's not like a Montero Sport where you gotta take the intake plenum off or whatever before I start on a car! LOL! The Jeep was a process, but it wasn't a nightmare. The plugs are so long, feels like I'm ratcheting for 5 mins before one comes out! LOL! hahahahaha!
Appreciate the love, brotha. I do my best to help people understand the WHY and not just throw stuff together like, "..do it! Just do it!" Kinda breakdown things so they can even work on other cars and be like, "...you got anti-seize, right?" hahahaha! I've pulled plugs that didn't use it and you can kill the threads in the block that way, if you're not careful. You know what I'm talking about because I'm sure you've had the same thing happen to you! Just STUCK!
Thank you. Had a misfire in cylinder 5 and could not figure out how to get access to it. Took the inner fender insert out and got to it!
A lot easier than dealing with it over the top! Man, I know shops probably do it like this and never tell anyone! LOL! I never put my inner fenders back on and I painted everything under there so it looks like a clean machine!
I just made it took me about 1 and a half hour because was my first time doing it Following your instructions all went perfect Thanks again!!
I always say GO SLOW when doing something new, just to make sure you covered all your bases. Smart move to take your time. Rushing thru things (especially the 1st time) usually ends up causing an issue that you overlooked.
I think that's a good amount of time required to do it right, at a casual pace while thinking it thru and not rushing it thru! Good job, brotha! That's how you take care of a Jeep: spend time with it!
@@MicDropBBQ that’s right. But i took my time doing it as you said, using the boot and the anti seize and also I changed them one by one lol
Best video yet. Thanks buds!!
All good brotha! Thanks for checking it out! Good luck! That passenger side is a lot easier this way!
"I hate using air tools 'cause I like my neighbors" gave me a solid laugh out loud.
Thanks for the video, I might give the plug change an attempt next weekend on my '07 JK
LMAO! Man, the looks I get from em after a night of air drilling a few things. LOL! I know they're eating dinner like, "...THIS guy!" LOL!
I took my inner fenders off and STILL haven't put em back on! I like the look! LOL! And the plugs are RIGHT THERE thru the wheel well on the passenger side. Driver side is all on top. Literally a job you can do a couple of times/year and not even be mad.
Great job and Thank you! This is the correct video for a 2008-2011.
Other videos out there show that they are for all models, which aren't correct.
My daughter bought this car with 108K miles and I believe they were factory plugs, so I thought it was time for a new set. I put some PB penetrator down by the plug threads the night before, thank goodness I did because they were in there tight.
As you mentioned for the passenger side two rear spark plugs, I found the easiest way was to turn the wheels all the way to the left, roll under the vehicle. Then pull off the cowling/cover on the left side, (3 x 3 mm allen head screws with nuts on the rear (you will need to reach up behind to hold the nuts).
Pull the plug boots by hand, may have to twist them a little if the person before you didn't use dielectic grease After this use a 5/8 plug wrench with a 3" extension and remove those two rear plugs. Add anti-seize to the new plug threads and dielectic grease to the plug boots to make it easier for next time around. Then Refit the cowling and three bolts and nuts.
The other 4 plugs (3 on the driver and 1 front on the passenger) can all be done from the front/side easily with extensions and without removing hoses or wires.
Woolah and your done!
I'm glad you said how to remove the cowling because I took mine off a long time ago and don't remember that process. Your comment DEFINITELY helps those that still have stock inner fenders/cowlings under there!! Thanks for that!!! And I always park the Jeep with the wheels straight, so when I do my plugs, I forget to turn the wheels to the left and end up having to squeeze thru there. NEVER FAILS! LOL! I always forget to turn the wheels the night before. I gotta make a mental note of that because at 48yrs old, I'm not squeezing thru a lot of areas with ease anymore. LOL! Work SMARTER, not HARDER!
I'm glad you got all of the plugs out. I hate when people don't use anti-seize because it can create a world of problems down the road. It's like a dollar packet, and it's even cheaper if you just buy a whole bottle. LOL! Otherwise, we'll be like you said and having to soak them just to get them out without damaging the threads or the block.
Thanks for the comment, and I mean that. The detail you gave is what's necessary for Jeepers out there willing to learn from someone else's experience. It takes a lot of the thought process (and wrong directions) in order to make the repairs/maintenance a lot simpler...especially for those that aren't mechanically inclined, but don't wanna pay $500-700 to a shop for some basic stuff. I wanna know how I can pin your comment to the top. I'll figure it out!! I like it!
Watching your video this morning at 5:30 I've been putting it off. Went and did it.Thanks for inspiration. My were 100,000 plus. one wire broke off from plug. Jeep was stalling at stops. Will see what happens! Thanks buddy.
You ran em hard!!! I'm glad you got em done, tho! I think you're gonna love the acceleration now, especially with the new plugs. Man, 100k on the plugs is a testament to how quality the plugs may have been, but also at how you keep the engine cooled off and the quality of fuel you're using. I bet they were DARK by now, tho! But still, 100k is amazing!
I keep an extra set of wires in my garage, tho. I've always replaced wires as needed. If the wires are good and still solid when you pull em off, you'll get good spark. but the moment the wires are going bad, you'll know when you try to pull it off and it snaps and leave the aluminum tip still stuck on the plug! That means that wire was already on its way out. I may replace all my wires in January and keep the used ones in the garage as spares. Now you're motivating me. LOL!
Very welcome and thanks for checking out the video, brotha!! Appreciate it!
Thanks a bunch for this very clear video. I went and did my spark plugs right after your video. Took a few hours though... because I didn't get new wires ( I broke 2 ) but managed to get it done! Even got the socket and the anti seize & the spark plug goop. ( Can't remember the name )
I found 3 hella foul plugs and was shocked my car was even running. One plug straight up look like it was melting. Had metal balls and everything. Something I see a lot on PCB's at work from poor soldering.
Yup! When that metal gets brittle and hot, it can start heat welding itself as it sparks. Soon that little piece breaks off and ends up in the cylinder if it can get past the valve. You caught it in time! That's what I'm talking about: catching the issues before they turn into bigger ones! Glad you took a risk and did it.
I keep spare spark plug wires in the garage. Over time, you'll snap one when you least expect it, so always keep a box somewhere. LOL! Even if you have some that are too long, at least you can install it until you get the correct size at the store! I have TWO boxes of wires because I've fried the #2 and the #4 (both kinda short) by not securing them and they touched the long tube headers I run. I felt it kinda chugging one day, and sure enough: the wire touched the header. Now it's secured up higher and I don't have that issue. But that's why I keep spares in the garage.
Now that you've done it, the nex time will be a lot easier. Two hours isn't that bad, especially with breaking parts. Some folks sit overnight or even have to go DAYS when something snaps! LOL! Two hours is about right for the first time with broken wires and all! I call it a win!
Excellent tutorial direct and to the point without extraneous music or graphics, just get er done!
Thank you! I work in the garage a lot, so I'm like you: GET ER DONE! I don't have time for all the shenanigans and explanations about how in 1985, I bought a car and the car had missing hubcaps, which led to me learn how to change spark plugs...blah blah blah! LOL! I just get on a video and GO! Folks got things to do, so we ain't messing around. Get to the repair so folks can move on with life.
All that extra is not necessary for the job. LOL!
Thanks brother, from all the videos on this cars spark plug replacement , yours is the best. Other videos are wack. You did it right.
Sincerely appreciate that, brotha!! I know there are a lot of them out there, but I try my best to do what's EASIEST and with the least amount of specialized tools and all that. Plus, you see I got tricky and went under the fender! LOL! And that just came to me WHILE I was doing the video! I forgot I took the inner fenders out til I was like, "...how can I get to that back one really easy, this time? WAIT! No inner fender! LOL!"
Brother, I was so nervous about doing this but this made sense and now I’m gonna get at it this weekend. Thanks so much and keep Jeepin’
Get the plugs and get a box of wires in case you break one. You might! They get stuck on there! It's a straight forward process if you go thru the wheel well on the passenger side.
@@MicDropBBQ Yes sir, I hate to say that I have 230K on my Jeep and they've never been replaced. Please don't hate on me, LOL But thanks a ton!!
@BiancaGreenJeep Your Jeep about to run like a new Jeep! You might wanna be sure to get wires, because they're probably fried and stuck to the plugs by now. 🤣😅😆 230k is a testament to you not dogging the Jeep out!! I'm at 256k and been working on it to keep her running right!
LOL!!! "Cuz I like my neighbors" Great video. Looks like I have a project!
🤣😅😆 they hearing that compressor early in the day irritates em. I bet. Hahaha! I try to be nice. Hahaha! Good luck and it's a lot easier than you think!
That tip of going through the wheel well might save my ass, I gotta change my wife's spark plugs
I definitely prefer that way versus thru the top! Saves your wrists from being all cut with the plastic pieces all crowding the space next to the battery box! Good luck, my man!! Turning the wheels towards the right might help too.
Jay Watts, Really enjoyed Your spark Plug Replacement video on a 2011 Jeep Wrangler, 1323 minutes. And used this for a primer for my 2011 Wrangler plug engagement. Good sassy narration 😁
There you go!!! Thank you!!! I do my best to make it as easy as possible, for ever people who have never did this have the courage to at least try. Saves them some money!!!
Great video, most videos are too much or too little explanation, perfect balance here!
Thanks my brotha! I try to keep it to the point, but sorta explaining the WHY without too much rambling! 😅😆 I know just what you mean!
Awesome video! I’m gonna give this a try before we head down to Jeep invasion this weekend.
You'll get better gas mileage and more efficient spark detonation, hopefully! If anything else, you'll get to look at the plugs to see if they're getting brittle and time to be replaced. You don't want that tip breaking off and ending up in the cylinder. Oh, if you do an oil change, add a can of RESTORE to the oil. Thick, blue oil treatment and it'll help keep the seals and rings lubricated. I've ALWAYS used it, since I bought the Jeep with 112k miles on it. I've now got 252k miles and never had an engine issue. Always ran smoothly!
Appreciate the helpful rundown! Going to change mine in a few weeks.
Just remember the back two plugs on the passenger side are so much easier to access thru the wheel well! Especially with the weird angle with they go into the block. Kinda upwards and back towards the firewall. Not straight in. Going straight in might cross thread it. Good luck, brotha!!! I've changed mine again already. Lotta miles on this baby! Lol!
My friend, your video was very helpful! if your ever in Mexico, Tequila is on me! thank you very much!
Thank you, brotha!! Mi hermano! Hey, I always speak highly of my brotha-nation and I can't wait to go visit for the 1st time! I keep saying I'm going, but I never get a chance to go!! hahahaha!
Use a long spark plug boot from an old set of wires to screw in the new plugs . Works good .
Now THAT'S something I never thought about. I've got old wires in the garage. I'm doing it next plug change. I just changed mine like a week ago, as well. I go thru plugs like twice/year. Running them hot about 8 to 10hrs/day cooks em, so I keep fresh plugs and wires on hand.
@@MicDropBBQ It's a great handle and won't let you cross thread anything .
Thanks for this video. Other channels like to make it seem so hard to do
Very welcome! It's a lot easier than people make it out to do, especially going thru the wheel well! Appreciate you checking the video out! I got a whole playlist of Jeep repairs and maintenance. I try to walk thru it without dragging the video on forever too.
you're good at explaining stuff
🤣😅😆 thank you. I try, especially because I don't like using super technical words for people just wanting to know what to do. Keep it simple!!!
Seen many videos. Yours was very helpful....good job..!! Thanks..!!
Thanks, my brotha! I did my best to find the easiest route to get to em. There's always an easier way than going thru the top, as some people either have larger arms or may be shorter people and not able to reach that far. I try to keep in mind when I'm doing repairs that people may want their kids to learn, so I make it easy enough for my 13yr old to figure some of this stuff out. Even if he doesn't help NOW, he'll know when he gets older that it's possible to do it. He's seen me do it a few times!
Was dreading the passenger side . Pulling that inner wheel well will make it a breeze . Thanks cuz .
I left mine off! Lol! Makes the Jeep look beast. The plugs are RIGHT THERE too! I don't see how people get to em from the top without killing themselves. So much is in the way! But they do it, somehow. Probably would take me forever!
@@MicDropBBQ I'm going to take a one inch hole saw to mine for ventilation . Happy trails bud .
@@pennyhelga3628 happy trails, and THAT is a great idea! You're a true Jeeper! You engineer for utility and not just for looks. That's how we gotta make these machines more useful.
@@MicDropBBQ A mechanic since i was 12 . Now 62 . Just retired . The wrangler is going to get a major trick out come summer time since i don't have a garage . Nice talking to you .
@@pennyhelga3628 That's AWESOME! You know more tricks of the trade than I do, for sure! I am having to re-do my exhaust over and over and over because it's SO LOUD. It's like an 18-wheeler. I'm thinking of adding a muffler again. LOL! I have resonators now, and that kinda tamed the tone down, but SHEEEEESH! It's like a V8 mixed with a semi sometimes, and that's insane.
I've been studying exhaust systems. I'm running a 2.5" and I dont wanna re-do it all to a 3". I'm thinking either another resonator somewhere on the exhaust OR just adding small mufflers that help dampen it down a little more.
I don't know. Just figuring it all out. When it's a little high in the RPMs, it's kinda good. But low? It's like a race car pulling up to the line. LOL!
Glad to chat with such a well-seasoned mechanic! I know you've got a few tricks up your sleeve!
Maaaannnn!!! That is some knowledge on spark plugs!!!
Thanks brotha! I am always swapping plugs on everything I own. I do my best to keep engines running efficiently! Bad plugs can damage an engine or even an engine block REAL quick! End up re-threading the block due to a blown plug! Haha
😭Back again... Turned out, my #6 and #4 misfire codes was not fixed by replacing my Coil Pack, Spark Plugs, and Wires. Took it back to my mechanics several times. Weren't able to fix the problem. Jeep told me a couple of months ago it was my catalytic converter. My mechanics also told me that. I replaced the cat. Took it to Jeep in State College, Pennsylvania (I live in Chicago) after it didn't want to start. One of the worst Jeep dealerships in the US. 🤬They said one of my sparkplug wires was "loose". Took it in for in-depth diagnostic. Said my Coil, plugs, wires, air intake, and everything on that long list of possible issues in the 6 & 4, passed - except they "thought" it "may" be the Fuel Injectors.
But at least I have new spark plugs, thanks to your video. I'll look for a video on that 6/4 ordeal. I've seen so many and none fix the problem. 🤬😭
With 6 and 4 being the same side, it could be a catalytic converter not allowing exhaust to pass thru freely. If it's clogged, it will hold those gasses and not give you the fresh air required to detonate the fuel on that side. Makes sense to me. But at least you have all of the tune-up stuff done and you know you're good for another 70k miles or so!!!
If you've gotta replace the cat anyways, you can always pull the cat off and see how clogged it might be. Those are easy to pull off, actually. They'll drop down at the y-pipe right under the transmission. Shouldn't be too hard of a job to pull em down.
Damn, we were hoping it was gonna be easier, too!!! LOL! As long as you're getting spark from those cylinders, the detonation will be off with a clogged converter. Usually it will say P0300 if a converter is clogged and the ECU is throwing misfires all over the place. But you've got two cylinders throwing it (0304 and 0306), so that's just as good as a random P0300, in my opinion.
@@MicDropBBQ Guess I should have said that I had the Catalytic Converter replaced during those 6 & 4 cylinder misfire months. After the same engine codes kept popping up, that's when I did the coil pack plugs & wires. After I posted that last post above, my local mechanic discovered coolant after he pulled out the 6 & 4 plug. It turned out to be my Head Gasket having a leak. UGH!!!!!!!! I've been researching on Internet, bought some K-Seal today. Haven't put it in. Spoke to 3 mechanics and they all are trying to sell me an engine! Keep saying I cannot "fix" a Head Gasket, which we all know is BS. And I'm about to post my conversation with Jeep Customer Care. The Jeep Wrangler is known for Head Gasket problems and they're common, even in lower mileage. Crazy. The stealerships in Illinois are so crooked. You take in your car for one thing, and they tell you that you have to have 10 other things done, before they can even "look" at the problem you took it in for. Which is a SCAM. I once went to Jeep stealership parts dept for some 2 inch "foam" that wore away, under my edges/seals of my hard top, where it clamps down in the front by windshield. There's 4 little pieces of foam that help to seal the air from coming in and making a loud noise. Jeep's parts dept insisted I HAD TO buy the entire "door-jam"! Can you imagine? The idiot even printed out the part with an image of the entire door-jam. I'm so fed up and angry. I hate people so much. Thanks for the info anyway. 😭😭😭
@@howardbeach8701 Damn!! And the kicker is that I have done head gaskets on Chevy engines and Honda engines both. Not a hard process at all. A Jeep head gasket should be cake with the way its laid out. Not a lot to get to the head, honestly. The cams would have to be set, but that's like changing rocker arms. Kinda simple.
The job is tedious but not complex at all for a Jeep. The sell engines, but you may be looking at the same head gasket issue if that engine had a warped head...and you're back at square one.
Wish I was closer, broth! Head gaskets are a challenge, but it's just about time. The process flows once you get the timing assembly taken apart. The lower intake and valve covers take no time at all. Replace all gaskets, even if the old ones feel ok.
Man, if you cruised with it, you could do it in 3 easy days of light work. Not even more than 3-4hrs each day. I did a Chevy S10 in 2 days, and that was completely fried due to overheating. Did a Tundra and that was the worst head gasket job ever! Took me days to get to the heads. Days!!! A Jeep would be like 4hrs and you're there, with all parts lined up on the counter.
Get the head bolt specs and that's the only part that had to be torqued to specs...and maybe the rocker arm bolts. Other than that, everything is loc-tite and torque firmly with maybe a 1/8th turn bump.
@@howardbeach8701 I'm dying laughing at them printing the part out and saying you needed a whole door 😂🤣😂 The seal pushes into place thru small holes, I bet.
boot anti seize on the plug-nice!
Never hurts! LOL!
Now I really need a jeep so I can follow along!! 😁
You'll be hitting desert trails in no time! Let's work in getting you a Jeep in 2021!!
Thanks for posting this! I don't feel so scared now (I'm a girl). I'm going to change mine, plus the coil pack.
I think I've got a video on how to change the coil pack, as I upgraded mine. DEFINITELY something you're gonna impress the guys with!!! And while all of their girls are at the nail shop complaining about the little crystals they didn't get put on their nails, you're outside making sure the Jeep runs right. LOL! LOVE IT!!!
You're the type of woman that makes the team better!! Go 'head lady! Good luck and if you feel stuck, always feel free to ask a question. Lotta people hit these video threads and actually have solid answers, I've seen!
@@MicDropBBQ Thanks Pal! Will let you know how it turns out! Doing it today!
@@MicDropBBQ Ugh! Gotta do it first thing in the morning. My wrench was too small to get leverage to untighten the spark plugs. And then my son dropped the Coil Pack and it broke (story of my life). Had to go get another one. By the time I got back from getting both, Jeep was too hot to touch spark plugs.
I'm going to study for my LSAT for the next 5 hrs, then paint. Tomorrow's a new day, right? Fingers crossed!
@@howardbeach8701 Good luck on the LSAT! I took in Nevada (Las Vegas) in 2010 and actually got accepted into a few law schools - but they were too far from Vegas to just UP and MOVE across the country. I didn't get into the UNLV (William Boyd) law school, as they only took the top 150 scores in the state - and 3,000 of us took it that year. I guess I was probably #151. LOL! I wish! LOL! More like #1,501. LOL!
But yeah, you need a couple of extensions to really get some good leverage - but if the actual wrench is too short, you can always place a pipe around the handle to get more leverage. I used a jack-pipe once, as it slid right over the handle. Couple of pounds of pressure and voila! Turned it just enough to crack the threads enough to work em out with just the socket wrench.
I know about dropping stuff! LOL! I've done that before, thinking I was holding it - turned around, bumped my arm and OOOOOOPS! Right on the floor. It happens. LOL! But you're so right: tomorrow is a new day and you already know what you're facing.
And always look into getting a long-handle breaker-bar socket wrench in the future. I've got like 3 of them, at least 18" or so. They come in handy when ya least expect it, especially on exhaust bolts that need a little extra torque.
Got it all done in about 3 hrs total, start to finish, including the time I stopped to get water/gatorade, mark my wires etc. I bought a 12 3/8" power torque (breaker-bar) and 2, 4, 6 were so difficult to get loose. Took long over 1 hr just to get those 3 loose. The bar enabled my son to get the leverage he needed to be able to turn it. Then he used the Ratchet to remove them once they were loosened. 1, 3, and 5 was easy-peazy, but hard to get to, just as you warned.
All were "dry", no lubricant, so I could tell the mechanics did not use "Anti-Seize" when they put them in. Thanks for that Tip and I encourage people to use it! They're a pain in the butt to remove when they're put in without lubricant. We used the other lubricant you mentioned in your video, just as you demonstrated.
Since this was my first time, I took precaution and used blue Painter's Tape to mark my wires. Changing the Coil Pack (I had a 4 code with the P0306) was easy! It took about 5 minutes to change.
Hey, thanks Pal! Thanks for the video and the Tips! My Rubicon started great and ran great after we finished! It shows there's still some good in the world and there are people willing to help out others in need. I'm going to get an 18" breaker-bar socket wrench to have for next time. This 12" was still a little short and we had to keep changing position because we did not have room to turn it. An 18" would have cut our time down and given us easier access to 2, 4, and 6.
Take care Friend! All the best to you!
Love it! I have the same jeep! Keeping it real! Good job!
That Mango Tango Pearl! Gotta love it! It's a good-mood color. Can't be upset when this color hits your soul!
Great freakin video!! About to do those this weekend. Got a misfire on number 2. It doesn’t ride rough and everything seems fine but to be safe I’m replacing my spark plugs and coil pack. Thanks for the video! Seems a lot easier than what I thought it was going to be. 🤙🏻❤️only question… what brand or which spark plugs are the best? I seek you’re using the NGK, are those better than the Bosch or autolite?
I use NGK even in the motorcycles. They just seem to last longer. The iridium plugs are what I end up getting. I've seen some split fire plugs and I've seen some that are 4-prong tips, as well. I've gone with the single-tip, as seen in my video, just for cost. They run around $7/each and they last a long time.
Good luck and thanks for watching the video! Make sure you don't overtighten the plugs when re-installing them. Takes about 30ft lbs of torque, which is literally just snug plus a good 1/8th turn. I was talking to a guy about it last night and went to take a look. I've always snugged mine up and didnt crank down on it, but wanted to be sure that anyone trying it would know that you don't have to super-duper tighten them in there. Just snug with some anti-seize and lock it down nicely. Voila!!!
...oh, and Bosch or Autolite are not bad plugs at all. I've used them both before in other vehicles. It's usually all about how you maintain the engine, making sure you don't leave the plugs in too long - or that diode/tip will break off if it gets too thin. With Autolite, I've used those in my V8 Escalade and they've looked pretty good when taking them out. They didn't crack and they still had a little life left when I pulled them. I can't say anything bad about em.
@@MicDropBBQ okay sweet! Thank you for the info! I have a habit of over tightening it haha so thank you for that tip! :) I’ll add the grease and all that like how the video shows! I’m about 155k and I don’t think mine have ever been changed. I change all my fluids every 7-8 months minus the occasional oil change. I baby my jeep haha. Just finished adding a mishimoto radiator and hoses cause my OEM had a leak and I wanted a hood radiator so spark plugs and coils are next :) 7$ is not bad at all. I thought it would be 300 and take 5+ hours to do. Then I saw your video and was like oh snap, that’s not bad at all haha. You’re a good dude for making that video. You didn’t have to but it has helped many people including myself.
@@Nelsoh_ Appreciate that!! For real, I do. I'm glad when I make videos and people feel like it can help them in SOME WAY, even if from a comprehension standpoint of what some of these parts are/do. But to know that you're even take a step to DO the maintenance: that's huge, to me! I am proud to see you believe in yourself enough to work on your rig, right there at home!
Upgrading the coil is super-easy, well. Just pull the wires for 1-3-5 and insert them immediately into the new coil as you pull them. 2-4-6 is easy, as you don't have to trace the wire around the motor. It's all right there to see.
Adding that radiator was the best thing you could have done, tho. I see so many overheating posts in the Jeep forums, and that's what kills the compression and warps these engines. Too much overheating and they'll be getting loss horsepower and worse gas mileage. Keeping it cool is gonna have that engine lasting forever! I'm at 251k miles right now on mine, and you're right behind me!!! These engines are solid!!
@@MicDropBBQ I’ve saved your video for reference! Got all the lubes and parts. Might get new wires as well just to be safe haha. I’ve self taught on how to maintain my vehicle. I off-road solo so I figured if something broke I wanna know how to fix it and what it is so when I got my jeep I vowed to do everything myself in the driveway, I’ve had basic hand tools while slowly adding new ones here and there. I’ve replaced my whole braking system(Calipers, lines, rotors, pads) my radiator was leaking bad and so I did that with new hoses, new battery, plus I have lights and a winch I did myself, new temp thermostat and sensor, exhaust as well plus more interior stuff. Haha I see a lot of overheating too!!! I’ve never had that happen because I try to maintain my coolant levels and with the mishimoto radiator that has a 3 flow, helps more coolant flow. I’ll definitely follow your guide and tips by changing them out quickly. I’ve had misfires ruin previous cars to where I needed a new engine so with my jeep I’m doing whatever it takes to keep it going, it’s my dream car and even with the gas prices I’ll never sell it until it literally won’t run anymore. :) you’re awesome!! I’ll definitely be subscribing! Nothing but love and respect from up here in the PNW. :)
I've owned my Jeep for a few years now, but still know nothing about it. Now that she is paid off (woot!) I kind of what to know more about how to do things. I installed my own steps/rock sliders... and that's about it!
Spark plugs just came in the mail, i have a code on my 6th plug, so I am going to get the boot grease and anti-sieze tonight and try this video out.
my 2010 Jeep Wrangler is a manual, and she has a bit of a squeak when I press the clutch. I was told to get some lubricant and spray it on, but I cannot figure out for the life of me where to spray it. I look like an idiot sitting under my Jeep sometimes looking stuff up! Do you have anything on that?
As a noob, thank you for this video!
Very welcome and I'm glad you're taking a shot at the Jeep work!! The squeak is the where the clutch pedal presses the rod into the throwout bearing. It's normal. It's literally clean/dry and that causes the squeak. Annoying but not problematic. If you look at my transmission/clutch video, you can see where it is. You can shoot some WD40 or PB Blaster in there and it may stop squeaking. Small hole on the driver side of the transmission, just at the base of the bell housing. It has a plastic case over it, and two 8mm bolts (or 10mm..Can't remember) Super easy to see and to get to, tho.
For your cylinder 6 issue, I could be the plug, the wire, or the ignition coil. Any of those 3 would cause a code. You can check for spark. Look at my ignition coil video and I think o show how to check if that coil is even producing spark. If it's not, it's a $35-45 part and easy to swap out. But could be wires, so buy a box of new wires too! I always damage a wire or two, so I've got tons of new wires. Hahaha!
And always keep a spare serpentine belt in the Jeep in case the old one snaps or whatever. That one belt keeps everything going, so throw a $30 belt in the trunk and never stress over it snapping. You'll have a replacement!
Can you route them over top of the engine to the passenger side? Why do they have to go behind the engine? Most vehicles don't do that. Will it affect anything?
You can if you want to. However you do your plugs is based on how you feel comfortable. I even have a supercharger on mine, and it wasn't designed for it. I built it all. Routing wires means you need the correct length, of course. And anytime a wire arcs, you run the risk of it arcing to anything metal, so clear anything related to fuel. The spark will look for a ground, and don't let it be a fuel line it finds! 😂🤣😅
If you route across the top, you will also have to remove the wires if you do any work up there. That runs the risk of breaking the wire end. Have two sets of whatever wires you choose because it will happen when you least expect it.
Your engine. Your rules...within reason!
Hey bud great video definitely helped , got you subscribed
I just so happened to be online and caught your comment. Thanks for the sub, brotha!!! Appreciate it. Glad you snagged the plugs out with HOPEFULLY not a lot of issues. Thanks for even coming by and watching it. The passenger side scared me, til I figured out the wheel well trick! 😂🤣
Great video. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching! 👍 hope it went quick for ya!!
Great video!!!! Just a curious question, doesn’t need to be torqued the spark plugs? I saw a guy doing that in other video
Torqueing them doesn't hurt, so not you can if it makes you feel better. Using a torque wrench helps prevent over-tightening to the point of stripping, while safely locking it in place. Or - like me - you kinda feel that your plans are snug enough and you back off a little. If you don't, you can strip em.
Nothing has to be SUPER tight to the ability of my strength. I bench over 300lbs and can curl around 75 with one arm. No need for my full power for plugs. I'd snap one or strip it clear our of the hole! Lol!
I've put over 100k miles of driving on my Jeep in 17 months, and they've been secure enough to hold without using a torque wrench. That's true for everything I've done to my Jeep without using a torque wrench; the Jeep hasn't failed me in over 100k miles, so not sure when non-torqueing is supposed to cause the issue. Lol!
Maybe at 200,000 miles of driving, but by that time, I'll definitely have new plugs installed!
@@MicDropBBQ hahaha. It’s gonna be my first time changing the spark plugs so just making sure.. you know. Thank you for the info and the video really helpful!
@@sebastiangonzalez-oh5bq Good luck and don't hesitate to ask questions. Even if I can't get to the answer quick enough, there's someone on here that probably changed theirs and knows a few tips or tricks! Just remember to use that anti-seize because these will get hot and potentially get stuck in place if you don't. And as long as they're good and snug to where a twist won't budge it, you're good. No need to bang it into place to secure it. No need to super-duper tighten it.
With how easily accessible they are, you can always pull a boot in a month or two and check for security if it makes you feel better about it. Your Jeep. Your rules!!!! Enjoy that machine, brotha! That's why we have em!!!
@@MicDropBBQ yeah so right about the anti seize. I’ll get it right following your instructions. Thx again
Great video! Very informative. Is you Jeep mango tango pearl? I have a 2011 Sahara JKU that is mango tango pearl and it looks like the same paint color. You do a lot of driving. Are those work miles or pleasure? Thanks!
Yup! The 2011 Mango Tango Pearl! Most of my miles are work, but it's always fun when you're rolling a Jeep for work with the music cranked! Riders love it 😂
Appreciate you taking the time to watch the video! Enjoy that Sahara! You have the nice, glossy fenders! I know that Jeep looks awesome with that gleaming Mango Tango in the sunlight!
Got a problem with mine. Did everything the way you said it, once said and done, I'm getting like a screeching sound. On the driver's side. Have you heard anything of that before?
Screeching sound after spark plugs? Never heard of that. Plugs just fire when the coils tell them to.
Do you get a screeching when starting? While driving? When turning? At what point are you hearing it?
@@MicDropBBQ after I installed them. Installed the spark plug wires. Everything is where it should be. But as soon as I turn it on, I get like a screeching sound or like an air pressure sound ...
Hopefully you actually have all of the plugs in all the way. If you didn't seat the plugs property, air from the cylinder can get past a spark plug. Were any of the plugs really hard to install, like super tight to thread back in? If so, that's possible cross-threading. I always seat my plugs by turning by hand, then tighten once I can't turn that much. This prevents cross-threading.
But if you didn't cross-thread them, then maybe one is just not seated all the way in. That could be it.
@UberJeepAZ thanks, I'll try that. Since I'm gonna pull the plugs out, I might as well check the proper gap, too.
Hey bro thanks for the great video you did a great job
Appreciate ya, Jairuss! Man, it's a straight-forward repair and it'll save you time and money. Glad you checked out the video on that! I've got a whole playlist working on this damn Jeep, so don't be scared to check some out when you wanna do a mod or a repair. Been working on this thing for almost 4yrs!
Never use Air tools on Spark Plugs. That is a disaster waiting to happen.
Thanks for the great Video, if not for that I would rate you a 10, instead I think an 8.5.
Stay well,
Peace
If you have cheap air tools, I can see you saying that. My air tools have torque settings, so I remove plugs with them all the time. Been doing it since I bought the tools in 2013 and never had an issue. Maybe you had an issue removing plugs with yours, but again, could be cheap tools.
Using an impact wrench that you use to take off lug nuts ain't the same as ALL air tools. Do you realize you said "waiting to happen" because it's never happened, to your knowledge. Selling fear in a situation you've never been in, it sounds. Typical internet stuff.
I would give you a 10 as a guest on my channel, but you've got 8.5 mentality about air tools. LOL!
Peace!
Thanks 👍
All good brotha! Welcome!
Tight bro… good look!
Already! I do my best to keep it easy and flowing, brotha!
Thank you for this.
Very welcome, Mike! Good luck and hope it goes smoothly for ya. Always have a set of wires in case one of the boots break. If they don't break, you can always take em back for a refund. I keep a box of wires around, tho!
Hey man have you ever had to change valve cover gaskets? I think I have the exact same JK as you. I am going to change spark plugs as well when I do the gaskets.
Not yet. Still nice and dry around mine. But they're right there! Should be super easy to pop em off. Move a couple of hoses out of the way and they pull straight out.
i changed mine a few years back and will be paying someone to do it next time it was such a pain in the ass so goodluck haha
This is a good video!
Thanks! I try to keep it straight to the point so anyone watching can fly thru the repairs. Hopefully it helped you with the passenger side. That's the only real hangup on the 3..8.
Now I start on the passenger side and breeze thru it!
Awesome video!
Thanks, my man!!!
How many pounds of torque for each spark plug?
Depends on the engine specs, as the block is aluminum and the threads can be stripped. I usually snug them up without cramming them on there with all my force. I know how strong I am, so when I feel around 20-25ft lbs of force - which is like lifting a 45lbs weight, just about - then I snug it a little past that...like a slight bump.
I never crank down on it because it's not necessary to do it like that. Just imagine picking up a 45lb dumbbell and that's about as much pressure as you wanna tighten it down as. It's not a lot, at all.
But how do I get them off
I didn't see you do that
😂🤣😅 Lefty loose....right tight. That's how you get plugs off. Same as a screw or bolt.
My passenger side wires won't pull through. Feels like they're snagged. Anyone else experience this?
There's a clip on the back of the engine holding them. Trace them with your hands. You'll feel thr retaining clip.
@@MicDropBBQ ok thanks. Is it difficult to put the clip back on? Is it necessary? Has anyone ever tried running the wires over top instead of behind the engine?
@elguapo7722 as long as your wires don't touch the exhaust, you'll be fine. Keep from fuel rail, also. I have mine running back there without the clip installed. It's fine to not reuse the clip
I know somebody’s kids watching… 🤣
Some 6yr old kid sitting with a wrench in his hand is gonna change the plugs for Mother's Day. Hopefully, it all works out. Lol!
I just do it for the kids, man. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
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Going thru that passenger side wheel well is another level of the game! Makes it a lot faster for plugs #3 and #5! Thanks, Justus!
@@MicDropBBQ Allgood bro I'm about to do them today on a 2007 Sahara 3.8.
@@Justus7213 Get a set of wires just in case a boot breaks. I always have a spare set of wires around when I do plugs, unless the vehicle has coil packs. Since our Jeep has these flimsy wires, they might separate when pulling.
Oh yeah for sure I'm doing this on a customer vehicle I do Mobile auto repair and I always suggest to people that getting wires with plugs and or coil packs should be replaced at least once or on the 1st tune up but thanks again.@@MicDropBBQ
Thanks!
Welcome, my man! Hope the plug swap goes easy!