How-To Inspect and Change Spark Plugs (E3 Spark Plugs)

[bikingviking]

The Bosch +4 spark plugs helped me save fuel. I think this design will help me save more fuel. :) I want to try these.

[AvDontCare]

18:40 Real work done.

[cotaman7]

Had them in my Explorer and after 8000 miles it developed a misfire. Had the engine scoped and found three of the six plugs were causing the problem. Installed platinum 4 and it ran fine.

[Lilmiddwest]

What is better Nology spark plugs or E3 cuz i wana get nology spark plugs wires!!

[MrRubberDuckClan]

i change mine every 10k-20k.

[electonixG]

wouldn't that mean that the e3 reduces the fuel economy of the car?

[motorztv]

@electonixG No, it increases it

[GoGoggansGo]

you need to do a video on pulstar spark plugs the only performance spark plug that works my buddy put the iridiums plugs in his cobalt ss and got 10 hp increase as a result he went from 12 pounds of boost to 13 it would be a cool idea to compare this plugs to those e3 just my two cents

[MrHectorn89]

would I be able to put the E3 spark plug in my 98 jetta?

[jeffw2294]

11:10 Best thing ever... lol

[motorztv]

@jeffw2294 Thank you--we agree. That was a fun scene to film and include that atomic bomb explosion!

[Carb0nite]

You should do a video on the 3v 5.4 f-150 04-08

Would help a lot cause I need to change my once it reachs 100 k 30 k to go but might change them earlier... any tips on changing them

[1LoudMerc]

@Carb0nite you have almost the same engine as mine. I have a 4.6 3v. I'm thinking of using these spark plugs too. But before you put these E3s in, GET NEW IGNITION COILS! Trust me when I say that, especially since you have a Ford V8. I was telling someone this on another clip! Check out ignition coils from Accel,MSD ignition, or Davis Unified. Stock coils have 20,000 or so volts,while the premium ones I mentioned give off 35,000 to 40,000 volts. Enough for these E3s to really shine!

[points2shopPROOF]

do u know a place where i could have my spark plugs changed cause i was looking at some videos and they show that ford spark plugs break in 3 pieces?!??@@?

[motorztv]

@CodTacticsGaming We hope to have an episode on installing turbos in the future!

[kellyhay69]

you make it look so easy...try changing the plugs on a 03 windstar 3.8l or a 02 f150 4.6l

[motorztv]

@kellyhay69 It IS easy. It just depends on the vehicle, of course.

[sociopathpsych]

Okay there's this girl I like a lot and she asked me to change her spark plugs. I want to impress her so obviously I said yes. This video will definitely save my ass! gonna try on my pickup tomorrow afternoon just to be sure that I have the right idea!

[motorztv]

@sociopathpsych That's great! Good luck :)

[mikeluscher159]

@motorztv wow, ur vids are helping ppl get laid, i commend you sir ;0

[KingOfTheClutch]

Honestly, I have had not so good luck with E3's, My SVT didn't run very well, I put some Autolite iX-Iridium plugs, and it's fine, my F150 wouldn't start at all, my friends Chevy ran OK at best for about a month, then they started causing problems, same with a dodge guy I spoke with at AutoZone who was replacing them.

Import applications however, I've noticed have a higher luck with them.

[GoGoggansGo]

take a look at pulstar plugs have them and love them more power too

[vladikus1987]

Please Help!!! I Have 2009 Honda Civic LX 4DR. And What Happened Is: I Went To My Friends House On My Car, Without Any Problem, I Spent There About An Hour (1) Then I Got Back To My Car To Drive Home, After About 10 Seconds Of Driving My Car Lost Speed, And Start Shaking Hard, And It Could Drive More Than 10-25 MPH, And Also Malfunction Light Came On (Blinking).

Please MOTORZTV HELP ME!!!! What Should I Do???

[epicpenis1]

@vladikus1987 Your problem is your driving

[larzy24]

What about the Pulstar Pulse Plugs. Those are the best on the market. You should do a comparison on those two to see which is best

[THCxBoricuax]

Question: What would be a good degree to learn these things you are talking about. for example automotive technology..would that be a good one or is there something better?

[blinkme767]

should change the tittle to "E3 Add" ;P good vid bro u sold me on the e3s putting mine in later this afternoon

[RaWxGuitarist]

can platinum plugs be cleaned the way shown in the video?

[xxdjcharlierockxx]

excellent instruction(alton brown style :) ) the only thing i didn't see was how to gap the e3's since they are diferent from the old "j" style but it is early and only on 1 cup of coffee lol-great video!

[motorztv]

@xxdjcharlierockxx Thank you! The E3's cannot be gapped (I think I mention that in this episode). Thanks for watching! --Chris

[xxdjcharlierockxx]

@motorztv yeh sorry chris,like i said only i cup of coffee(lol) but i did enjoy the video and am subscribed. i have a 95 eagle talon non turbo :( and looking to do some basic maintenance. thanks for the quick response.

[motorztv]

@xxdjcharlierockxx No problem... I usually take at least 2 cups to wake up :) Thanks for the sub!

[crammage]

alright bring out the white board!

[motorztv]

@crammage Alton Brown style :)

[crammage]

nice show

[motorztv]

@crammage I appreciate ya watchin'! -Chris

[DavittFinol]

Great video. It covered so mucb more than I was expecting.

[motorztv]

@DavittFinol Thank you! -Chris

[M4nu3114]

I'm a young woman and I really enjoy instructional videos such as this because I don't need to go to a mechanic who sees me as some dumb chick who doesn't know anything about cars. The worst part is when they charge us a ridiculous amount for some real simple job like an oil change ($179, as if, PLEASE!) All to say, thanks, I change all four spark plugs on my own with no problem at all. Again thank you so much.

[motorztv]

@M4nu3114 You're welcome--and thank you for taking the time to comment! --Chris

[TheCoolfez]

@M4nu3114

what did they fill it up with? Liquid gold? $179 is crazy! even if they use top of the line synthetic oil, which is only about $30!

[Franciscoagu9301]

thank you so much it happens that i have the same car you made it so easy

[motorztv]

@Franciscoagu9301 That's awesome! Glad to help.

[2HornDogs]

how is burning more fuel quicker translate to better mpg?

[mrt5001]

Great Advice... Thanks

[kliffnotes]

How about an episode about installing a shift light in a late model Mustang?

[Ahkomaton]

hahah the spark plug explanation was hilarious! more with the funny!

[motorztv]

@Ahkomaton Thanks--we'll try!

[WhiteGravey]

ahh same old stacey mullet+pants+shirt ^^

[cogrulesall]

hubblelSS, the issue that you describe is a common issue with spark plug wires. There are a couple of different tool to remove the wires from spark plugs. This tool from Sears: Craftsman Spark Plug Pliers, Sears Item# 00947315000 | Model# 47315 is a common type and work well. Depending on how old the wires are and how well they were made, you might still have this happen. These will be the best chance of saving your old wires.

[hubbleISS]

Hi Chris, I've a question on removing plug wires.. My beater uses wire types that have a boot of about 3" long w/ some small "grip" areas where it looks like you should grab to pull the wire off but all too often, anywhere from 1-3 of the 4 pull right off leaving the metal piece on the plug so I have to use pliers then to pull it off. I HAVENT tried any special tools yet but beyond that, is there a way to help keep this from happening ? Thanks!

[MrBombastic16]

I Prefer The Bosch Platinum Plus 4 Sparkplugs, i heard about those E3's .... but until i see PROOF about better milage and performance over the plus 4 Bosch's im sticking to Bosch lol

[motorztv]

@MrBombastic16 The results at the end of the episode regarding the improvements in MPG in our Honda Civic are real... they weren't fabricated :)

[MrBombastic16]

Sparkplugs is easy, but thanks for the tut, do you have one on bleeding brakes yet ?

[motorztv]

@MrBombastic16 Not yet, but we will! Thanks for watching!

[JimPrower]

Well, yeah, it's easy...

If you don't have a 22 year old Toyota 4A-C with super-tight threads in the #3 hole...

[bigblockmustang]

Check & replace? If your gonna remove it just put the right one back in it! .. Duh!

[ACTORDAVIDTRAN]

What about the Splitfire plugs. Are they also good or is that one snake oil?

[ACTORDAVIDTRAN]

It's been a while since I've seen Stacey in his show on tv, he looks different to me tho. Wonder why.

[AngelicTonyDawg]

If your gonna work on ths civic in the future vid's it would be awsome to see one that has increased power and yet is very economical , but still looks great and not like a ricer

[ReggyRay289]

I would like to see how easy it is to change them on my car a 98 grand prix with a supercharger. Since you have to remove engine mounts and rock the engine forward to access the back three.

[maxpower14843]

lol spark plugs arn't the most important part of my engine..... well i do have a diesel so that might be it.......

[35057]

I put some E3's in my bone stock 1995 F150 last year and I haven't had one problem with them. Some hate them, but I think it may have been other problems for them, and they blamed the plugs. My truck passed CT sniffer emissions (on stock cats and stock exhaust) with FLYING colors and gets 14city and around 20mpg HW. NOT bad for an older 5.0 V8! XD

TLC pays off!!

[iplayonline2]

you are quite the artist 

[DropThatHammer]

Faster fuel combustion= Engine knock?

[vk45de]

@DropThatHammer not exactly, a knock is when 2 flame fronts meet. This can happen when you use a low grade fuel that can ignite w/o spark or any other causes that would make a 2nd origin of ignition. What e3 does looks like a very uneven flame so that it's probably akin to a knock though not quite the same. B/c it not like 2 flame fronts meet head on, it doesn't trigger knock sensors. However, b/c it has a little knock quality, it's probably bad for your engine in the long run.

[BColemanEXD]

Another great and informative episode!!! One question: Is the E3 Spark Plug an ideal replacement for a car that typically requires a copper plug? I have a 1995 Monte Carlo with an L67 S/C motor, with copper plugs, and must use higher octane fuel (91 or 92). I like the idea of fuel economy in addition to better performance. Again, is it ideal to replace the copper with the E3, without any issues? Thanks to you and your team for your hard work!

[mrjost55]

what do you do on V6 engines that have an intake manifold covering one of the banks? Specifically a transversely mounted V6 on FWD cars

[21mejia25]

@mrjost55 You buy the iridium spark plugs since they last longer and you will have to replace the spark plugs less.

[mrjost55]

@21mejia25 that would help if you could actually get to them...

[loks1r]

hopefully you guys modify that civic :)

[TheTarrMan]

1) If you put any other type of plug in other than recommended then you run the risk of burning out your coil because of too high or to low of resistance. 2) My, and a-lot of other people's experience I know, with the E3 spark-plugs is they collect junk faster than a normal plug, and are harder to clean witch by the way yo have to do way more often. 3) NEVER use anti seize on your plugs because they can become loose and you'll loose compression.

[TheTarrMan]

If you put any other type of plug in other than recommended then you run the risk of burning out your coil because of too high or to low of resistance.

[foxdmulder]

Lol... I though you were going to ignite at 11:10...

[robertoortiz85]

i try them e3 on my 01 bullitt n didnt see a difference its stalls atfter realeasing the clutch at first gear and no throttle response sow went back 2 ngk

[fastlaneinc]

great episode... we have been preaching the value of better plugs for years!

[Sunny279719]

motors please get the new honda civic type r euro edition..its beautiful and i think you could modify it quite well

[maxamillion1011]

Just wondering what would be the top of the line spark plugs for my 2006 4.8 chevy? thanks Great videos

[pogonitis]

i love these videos but i need more mustang ones.

[DarkBeast29]

will the E3 sparkplugs work in any car?

[motorztv]

@DarkBeast29 E3 makes plugs for *most* vehicles. Best thing to do is visit their site or a retailer to find out. If you click the link to the Motorz TV website in the description, there's a link to E3 as well as a retailer.

[DarkBeast29]

@motorztv thank you verymuch, keep up the great work!

[TheTarrMan]

@DarkBeast29  in theory

[fordtruck0]

+4 mpg from a plug swap? after seeing this I'm going to have to change mine up in my truck!

[nuclearthreat545]

modify the honda!!!

[motorztv]

@nuclearthreat545 We have several Hondas that we can work on and probably will at some point! The focus of this season will be the '68 Jeep CJ5, however.

[BASSCHAMP101]

@motorztv Screw 'em both.. Get a DSM... Would own them both, ROFL.

God bless.