GM 2.2L Ecotec basic maintenance: Spark plugs and air filter for Cobalt, Cavalier and more
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
- Watch as the spark plugs and air filter are replaced on a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. Other vehicles this procedure may also apply to the Chevrolet Cavalier and HHR; the Pontiac G6, Grand Am and Sunfire; Saturn L series and some Vauxhall and Opel cars made from 2000 to 2010.
Thanks for just getting straight to the point about your topic. So many videos on UA-cam try to have a fancy "TV" show style intro & the like, &/or they ramble on concerning useless information. You kept it short, sweet & to the point.
Your video helped me and my fiancé not be stranded 5 hours from home!
i figured this was how i changed the spark plug assembly on my 05 classic (supposedly a fleet version of the malibu) with swapping out the coil plugs too at the same time, kinda wish the air filter housing used clips like yours instead of being screwed together.
Just did my first spark plug change went smooth thanks to you🙌
Thanks for the video - a close friend bought a 2006 Malibu and I’m double checking that the spark plugs are under that Ecotec 2.2 cover.
As an FYI, though - I do NOT trust those cheap Harbor Freight style torque wrenches to place the approx 20 ft lbs of torque you use on spark plugs. The Harbor Freight digital adapter is better as you can see the progression in torque, esp at low torque values. Either that or a much more expensive digital torque wrench - 3/8 or 1/4 that is accurate down to 20 ft lbs. The cheap Harbor Freights are fine for torquing lug nuts and such, but I don’t trust the “click” at lower torque values (on both the 3/8 and 1/4). Ask me how I know!
Thanks for sharing the insights on torque wrenches.
Thank you so much. I got the coil pack off, and got lost from there. This video helped alot.
You're welcome. So glad to hear this helped you get it done!
Thank you very much for this video, i just did this to my Cobalt, and it helped out a lot.
Thank your for this video, very helpful.
You could also get the Oldsmobile alero with the 2.2
Thx for calling out the 5/8 size of the socket.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching
Or 16 mm socket
You never use a torque wrench to break any thing free on a vehicle
SpencerTB ever heard of a breaker bar?
You never use a breaker bar to losen spark plugs thats only used for tires or axle nuts 🤔
@@jarvisparker8738 that’s just not correct. You can use a breaker bar literally anytime, it actually saves the teeth of your ratchets to break the seal first then unwind the rest of the way 🤷♂️
@@morgantanner2467 I haven't thought about it that way thanks for the correction 🙏
If the plugs have the zinc coating like most modern plugs do anti seize is not needed or recommended. If you go to the NGK site it's in the instructions. Because the anti seize makes 18 ft lb act like 50 ft-lb on the slippery surface
I’ve never seen 18ft/lb of torque on a spark plug going into a block. Seems a bit excessive for a setting crush washers.
@@meowmakerdeluxe Spark plugs for the 2.2 Ecotec does not have crush washers.
Hand tight & about a Quarter inch to the right if you don't have a tork wrench. .
thanks for posting, easy on the anti sleaze.. LOL
Gracias
spark plug calibration?
Not exactly. I could not get the spark plugs out .I don't think my socket was long enough, and it was 5° outside. The connector wouldn't come off, and rubber boot came off the cylinder head unit. So it is going to the shop. The video did help give me an idea of what I was was supposed to do.
You are so far the only video I have found working on this motor. Is there any way to get to the starter from the top to test it or does it have to be lifted?
You may be able to remove the intake to get at the starter from above. Not sure how much work that would be. Otherwise it will have to be up on stands.
Stephanie Weyhe ....it can be tested on the car ..... check for the video
I just picked up a 2.2 Saturn Vue with 111K. While I am replacing the spark plugs, should I also replace the ignition coil / control module while I am at? I see a ignition control module and four Coil-On-Plug Boots one made by NGK that looks like a good buy, but I don't know if it's needed at 111K.
Won't hurt but I haven't seen any issues with those at that mileage.
You ain't kiddin when you say a dab of
Anti seize
I thought checking pre gapped plugs were a good idea. Just In case they were dropped during shipping/packing.
Andre N ....smart man , always check....
Hey you didnt show how to remove the throttle body drive cables that go over the spark plug housing plate. It appears that you removed them before filming the video.
Great explination
Where is the pcm on a 2000 2.2 saturn
for the record....anti seize is no longer needed in 99.9% of vehicles those Autolites you got there don't require it
I didn’t hear a click...,even though they are tight. Is that ok?
you caught him.
People will overtighten them not paying attention , especially in an aluminum head....
I'm looking, but do you have a video for replacing 5hat coil pack? I have an '06 HHR with that setup, but all the videos I found have the individual ignition coils, not that rail?
No, sorry I don't
Would you have any ideas of any common reasons a chevy cobalt would sputter like turn the key and it try to start but not aswell as sometimes not start
So many possibilities. Fuel delivery and spark would be the first things I would check.
why not loosen plugs and vac again and no anti seize plug boots
Why are you going with irridium plugs rather than original ac delco plugs? Whats the advantage?
longer lasting and a better spark I am told
Im having issue with 05 malibu i have question my buddy checked for spark by removing what u removed in video that module and he was looking for spark out of the 4 tubes..is this correct way to check..?
You would have to fit a spark plug into the boot, keeping tension on it. The threaded part of the plug should be grounded to complete the circuit. Another way might be to use a spark indicator (such as Lisle 19380) and place it on the boot as the car is cranked. Thanks for watching and good luck with your project!
Malibu 2005 has a ecotec
On '04 sunfire, I'm getting a po340 code (no camshaft sensor)and I just pulled my coil pack out and plugs, flip them over grounded plugs and I'm getting spark on for good-looking plugs but 2 look weak, bought new - ya think that'll fix?
Did you find your problem after all?
@@adamgonzalez4393 Not really, Old gas was my biggest problem. Sat in yard and someone saw sitting and bought for parts
Is this engine the stock turbo, if not which model is do you no
This is a base engine. I could not tell you the exact model as I no longer have the car.
Your lucky all your plugs came out mine didnt and I cant get them out
I've heard of it but have not yet experienced it.
If i swap this engine in a 07 cobalt will it work if i switch the sparkplugs w the 07 kind
The coil assembly
does this chevy colbalt 2008 LT 2.2 liter have a pvc hose?
I think you mean pcv (positive crankcase ventilation) and I don't know but most cars still have them.
how to replace the pcv valve in that model ?
There is no external pcv valve, it’s internal (inside valve cover) and must be ordered from GM. Autozone and all them guys will sell u an external one and there isn’t one on this engine!!! Lmao
why replace spark plugs on a fuel injected engine??? just use some sand paper and clean em up ... have mine in the engine since i bought it in 2007... still kicking!! on my hhr
????? Why????? the shit gets worn thats why
need some advice just got new plugs they are shorter than the ones that were in it could it harm my car why the different length 05 base
In my experience, the replacement plugs should be identical in every dimension.
The Original Mechanic that's the problem I don't know the factory specs they have been changed before
when u go to the store they have two different lengths almost an inch lol I put the shorter ones in this morning cars running but I don't want issues later on
The only other thing to do is check with a GM dealer parts dept to see what they have for your car.
How do you test a coil on this engine?
I would use a meter and ohm it out. Check a known good one for reference and compare. The reading should be low, under 10 ohms I would think.
What's the cylinder order from left to right ??
Should be 1-3-2-4
Do you have a video for the wires?
No I don't
@@TheOriginalMechanic can you?
@@PeanutBuddha1gaming Sorry, that car is resting in the scrapyard now. Done in by rusty gas lines.
Can somebody please tell me the name hose that's connected to the engine with the clamp that leads to the intake on the bottom right end of the screen at 3:56
Pcv / breather hose
Heather Jones the hose connects to the air intake box but on my car the connection on the intake box is missing. Does it matter if it's connected or not and if so can I just buy an adapter to put onto the box or would I have to but a whole new box?
Ok so do u have a rubber hose that runs to the black plastic box (which goes to air intake) but there is not a small nipple on the black box to connect onto? The hose is only gonna be about 5 inches and runs straight part to part. Ive had problems with it.before. let me know if u find out anything im gonna look thru my repair manual I can't even remember what all these components are called
Heather Jones m.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-Cavalier-Pontiac-Sunfire-Air-Cleaner-Intake-Resonator-OEM-part-22712231/292419129712?_mwBanner=1. In this photo you can see 2 adapters, one on the top of the box and one on the hose. The adapter on the top of the box is what I am missing. Is there an adapter I can use to fit right were the hole is or do I have to replace the whole box.
How long can a eco tec engine run for how many miles can they go up to
I've heard of some going for a couple hundred thousand miles but of course that guarantees nothing.
Fresh55n9ne . I have a 2006 Saturn Vue 280.000 miles. I have seen cars reaching 500.000.
I have a 2005 chevy Malibu classic I bought it with 80,000 original miles I ran synthetic oil every 3,000 I would change it the car at 130,000 miles would not turn on no compression took it in to shop was told one of the guides broke so I replaced it with new head gasket and valves 8,000 miles later piston rings went out no compression
Replaced the motor with used 80,000 mile engine I love this car it’s my daily driver I baby it I hope to get 200,000 miles out of it
Fresh55n9ne sale mines went out at 217000 replaced the motor cause the rods went out n now I’m about at 226000 and i hav a 04 Malibu
Tye'Quan Booker it sounds like Honda and Toyota engines are more reliable
Oh brother don’t remove things with a torque wrench
Never done it before or since. Not sure what I was thinking. And of course I had to put it on UA-cam
Their is something wrong with you using a torque wrench as a normal ratchet
AmazonBoxie actually it isn't. Any tool such as a larger tool like a torque wrench that gives you better control while removing spark plugs is a good idea. Any tool that prevents you from twisting or torquing the spark plug as it comes out is a good idea. This prevents messing up the threads and cracking the porcelain.
Torque wrenches have a ratchet built in for a reason eh... As long as your not cracking em loose with it.
BMikeAD why not "crack um loose with it"? As long as your careful that is. Its essentially being used as a breaker bar. And if you need the leverage, and find one in your back pocket with no breaker bar in sight, it's obviously the next best option and the next step if your ratchet doesn't give enough leverage
Freedom Fighterz most people would have a breaker bar on hand before a torque wrench but yeah I guess as long as you crank it up and don't exceed the max torque it'd be fine. Good way throw off the calibration. I would sooner use a cheater bar or ball peen on my rachet than risk damage to my torque wrench.
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