Just did plugs on a 2.7L '07 Santa Fe. Not hard at all. If anyone wants advise/tops email me, be happy to help! Defnitely not worth taking to dealer and getting BENT.
When I went to the dealership in northern California they wanted $822 for a tune up and if I just wanted the plugs replaced it was gonna be $500+ I hope I learn something from this video.
I just did a tune up today on my wifes 2005 Hyundai Sonata for the first time. I must say I couldn't believe it when i looked to see what was needed to be done to get to the back 3 spark plugs. I laughed in disbelief. Oh well had fun doing just wished i watched this before doing it. hope the 2007 Mittsubishi Galant isn't this way too. Otherwise I am only buying old Dodge/chevy's lol
Great job on the video. DId a 2007 v6 in 6 hours (lots of interruptions. The back brackets holding the two electrical connectors was a 14mm for me. The Intake screws were 12 mm. I changed the PCV valve even though mine seemed fine.... Thanks a million.!
You did alot of mistakes when replacing Plugs on the sonata.
1- I did't see check for gap even if it come pre-gap you should always check,
2- You shouldn't use your greasy fings to place the antiseize lubricant on the plug
3- When ratchating the plug back into the motor the extension of the ratchet shouldn't be allowed to Jiggle side to side while tighting the plug back into the motor ..it may cause the thread to cross within the motor, leaving you with damaged threads...but good try
@Taxminia0311 Thanks for the reply. Gap was checked, but did not mention it. Greasy fingers and anti seize I've never heard that but I'm not handling a high pressure sodium bulb I really doubt it would affect anything, its not like my hands had dirt and such on them. Lastly, using hand power to turn the plugs back into the motor I really doubt it would allow it to cross thread in there and if I felt it not going in I'd stop and back it out. They are threaded by hand to prevent cross threading.
@studpuppy69 My mechanic has a cool rubber tube type tool he made and he lowers the new plug in with that and turns it as much as it will, then he switches to the ratchet. Seems easier the way he does it, but then he does it a lot.
Im about to attempt this tomorrow on my sisters car. Ive done alot on vehicles, been workin on them for about 16 years, so with your video this will be a snap. Just wonderin if the intake needs new gaskets or if they are on the intake and reusable it was hard to tell. Thanks so much for the video I never have been fond of letting dealers get over on us because of their so called professional know how
@cjason7777 The gaskets were fine. 2nd, I'd go order a PCV valve from the dealer, usually they come in the next day or they may be in stock. It's time consuming, just start disconnecting things process of elimination. Glad the vid helped good luck.
@studpuppy69 My car looks exactly like yours, same color and 96K miles. One thing though. I average 16- 18 MPG and I'm not a hard driver. I see you had 24 MPG, is that normal for you?
@mumbleora I'm rarely hard, maybe WOT on the on ramps or pulling out into traffic. I try to be easy. 25 is average, heavy around town driving with highway is around 23-24. If I drove around town I'd get like 20 MPG. Be easy on the throttle. I use Mobil 1 5W20, I was thinking about using 0W20 on the next change, it says its compatible for 5W20 approved oil. On mostly highway/country roads 28 is about a good average. Change your trans fluid, I use Castrol Multi-Import with the SP rating for specd.
Hey thanks for the video! My wife has the same car,her's had 83,000 miles and I ran it on a computer and it showed a misfire.Thanks to your video, I took on this project myself with great success. Changed all plugs,cleaned throttle body,cleaned pcv valve and added Seafoam. Wouldn't have attemped it without your video. Wife is proud and it saved us a ton of money. Took 4 hours but was worth it. Thanks again.
@jparker277 You should have replaced that PCV valve, its $15.00 bucks, I don't know why everyone cleans them out, the only time you can pull that part out is when you pull the intake off its impossible to get too. Glad my video helped you out. What did your Hyundai dealer want for this job? Mine wanted 2.5 hours for the rear, and I believe 1 for the front.
I did get around to changing that pcv valve. alot faster this time now that I've taken it off to do the spark plugs. I had to replace the in-tank fuel filter last week. That was a major pain. probably the worst thing I've done on a car. I used the iridium tipped plugs, so no need to gap. I change my air filter with every oil change. Where can I get the seafoam? I've never heard of that. Just wanted to say thanks, your video has probably saved me $1500.00 in "dealer" labor. thanks again
I finally changed the plugs, pcv valve didnt need changed though. It wasnt nearly as bad as a thought it would be, just a whole lot of 10mm and one 9/16. took me about 4hrs like you projected. I have a question for you though. I changed the plugs but my gas mileage didnt improve, could this be my fuel filter?
@JackWillowbee Congrats, see its not to bad. You should have replaced that PCV valve. Now you won't be able to change it till you pull off your intake again. Very small part very cheap and simple to replace. Even if mine wasn't gummed up I still would have replaced it for preventative maintenance. If your fuel mileage hasn't gone up, maybe try Seafoam? What spark plugs did you use? Correct gap? Air filter? With the seafoam I had an increase in fuel mileage.
Was there anything that you had to replace other then the spark plugs? example a gasket or a hose? I attempted to change my back three after I changed the front three but changed my mind after I seen you have to remove the intake.
Nope, only spark plugs and PCV valve. Don't know why ya change your mind, I did the same thing but then got adventerous. I made this video to help. It takes time, but doing it for the first time thats expected, doing it a 2nd time I'd be faster. Putting it back together is real quick. Read description. thanks and good luck.
It sucked. Most annoying part is unplugging electrical connectors. Took me near 3 hours the first time, should take 45-60 minutes if I had to do it agian.
I've never seen someone make changing spark plugs look so hard, lmao!!! it's not that serious
THURO4EVER 1 week ago
Just did plugs on a 2.7L '07 Santa Fe. Not hard at all. If anyone wants advise/tops email me, be happy to help! Defnitely not worth taking to dealer and getting BENT.
BerettaM9USAF 3 months ago
When I went to the dealership in northern California they wanted $822 for a tune up and if I just wanted the plugs replaced it was gonna be $500+ I hope I learn something from this video.
NastyNyjah 3 months ago
I just did a tune up today on my wifes 2005 Hyundai Sonata for the first time. I must say I couldn't believe it when i looked to see what was needed to be done to get to the back 3 spark plugs. I laughed in disbelief. Oh well had fun doing just wished i watched this before doing it. hope the 2007 Mittsubishi Galant isn't this way too. Otherwise I am only buying old Dodge/chevy's lol
FASTFOODclan 4 months ago
Great job on the video. DId a 2007 v6 in 6 hours (lots of interruptions. The back brackets holding the two electrical connectors was a 14mm for me. The Intake screws were 12 mm. I changed the PCV valve even though mine seemed fine.... Thanks a million.!
TheMcmechanic 5 months ago
Thanks for your video. Helped me a lot today.
blkfreedom03 7 months ago
Hey where do u live. Could you help me replace my sonatas spark plugs. Thank you,
shagy2k5 9 months ago
@shagy2k5 I live in the ocean. I will help you, now what the video and take notes. Any questions? Didn't think so. :P
studpuppy69 9 months ago
I'm about to hit 50,000 miles what should I be doing to my 06' GLS?
Indensity 9 months ago
0:45 made me shit my pants
YuG074 1 year ago 4
You did alot of mistakes when replacing Plugs on the sonata.
1- I did't see check for gap even if it come pre-gap you should always check,
2- You shouldn't use your greasy fings to place the antiseize lubricant on the plug
3- When ratchating the plug back into the motor the extension of the ratchet shouldn't be allowed to Jiggle side to side while tighting the plug back into the motor ..it may cause the thread to cross within the motor, leaving you with damaged threads...but good try
Taxminia0311 1 year ago
@Taxminia0311 Thanks for the reply. Gap was checked, but did not mention it. Greasy fingers and anti seize I've never heard that but I'm not handling a high pressure sodium bulb I really doubt it would affect anything, its not like my hands had dirt and such on them. Lastly, using hand power to turn the plugs back into the motor I really doubt it would allow it to cross thread in there and if I felt it not going in I'd stop and back it out. They are threaded by hand to prevent cross threading.
studpuppy69 1 year ago 2
@studpuppy69 @Taxinia0311 =P
SoExcellent 7 months ago
@studpuppy69 My mechanic has a cool rubber tube type tool he made and he lowers the new plug in with that and turns it as much as it will, then he switches to the ratchet. Seems easier the way he does it, but then he does it a lot.
Sarpedon4 2 months ago
@Taxminia0311 Unless he's the Hulk I doubt hand tightening would create cross-threading.
mayhemnmischief 8 months ago
@mayhemnmischief lolz
SoExcellent 7 months ago
You rock man, thanks for taking the time to make this.By tomorrow I should own a 2006 Sonata LX, just sold my 04 Sonata for it, super excited. Peace!
asb81689 1 year ago
How often we should change the spark plugs?
ec97531 1 year ago
@ec97531 About every 100,000 miles. Manual says 95k I think.
studpuppy69 1 year ago
@studpuppy69 Thank you
ec97531 1 year ago
@ec97531
97.5 Miles
mumbleora 1 year ago
Im about to attempt this tomorrow on my sisters car. Ive done alot on vehicles, been workin on them for about 16 years, so with your video this will be a snap. Just wonderin if the intake needs new gaskets or if they are on the intake and reusable it was hard to tell. Thanks so much for the video I never have been fond of letting dealers get over on us because of their so called professional know how
cjason7777 1 year ago
@cjason7777 The gaskets were fine. 2nd, I'd go order a PCV valve from the dealer, usually they come in the next day or they may be in stock. It's time consuming, just start disconnecting things process of elimination. Glad the vid helped good luck.
studpuppy69 1 year ago
@studpuppy69 My car looks exactly like yours, same color and 96K miles. One thing though. I average 16- 18 MPG and I'm not a hard driver. I see you had 24 MPG, is that normal for you?
mumbleora 1 year ago
@mumbleora I'm rarely hard, maybe WOT on the on ramps or pulling out into traffic. I try to be easy. 25 is average, heavy around town driving with highway is around 23-24. If I drove around town I'd get like 20 MPG. Be easy on the throttle. I use Mobil 1 5W20, I was thinking about using 0W20 on the next change, it says its compatible for 5W20 approved oil. On mostly highway/country roads 28 is about a good average. Change your trans fluid, I use Castrol Multi-Import with the SP rating for specd.
studpuppy69 1 year ago
@studpuppy69 Thanks for the tip. I appreciate the quick reply and the video demo.
mumbleora 1 year ago
Hey thanks for the video! My wife has the same car,her's had 83,000 miles and I ran it on a computer and it showed a misfire.Thanks to your video, I took on this project myself with great success. Changed all plugs,cleaned throttle body,cleaned pcv valve and added Seafoam. Wouldn't have attemped it without your video. Wife is proud and it saved us a ton of money. Took 4 hours but was worth it. Thanks again.
jparker277 1 year ago
@jparker277 You should have replaced that PCV valve, its $15.00 bucks, I don't know why everyone cleans them out, the only time you can pull that part out is when you pull the intake off its impossible to get too. Glad my video helped you out. What did your Hyundai dealer want for this job? Mine wanted 2.5 hours for the rear, and I believe 1 for the front.
studpuppy69 1 year ago
I did get around to changing that pcv valve. alot faster this time now that I've taken it off to do the spark plugs. I had to replace the in-tank fuel filter last week. That was a major pain. probably the worst thing I've done on a car. I used the iridium tipped plugs, so no need to gap. I change my air filter with every oil change. Where can I get the seafoam? I've never heard of that. Just wanted to say thanks, your video has probably saved me $1500.00 in "dealer" labor. thanks again
JackWillowbee 1 year ago
I agree i will have my spark plugs changed by the professionals, iIve had my sonata for nearly four years it only has 35k something
flc2009 1 year ago
I finally changed the plugs, pcv valve didnt need changed though. It wasnt nearly as bad as a thought it would be, just a whole lot of 10mm and one 9/16. took me about 4hrs like you projected. I have a question for you though. I changed the plugs but my gas mileage didnt improve, could this be my fuel filter?
JackWillowbee 1 year ago
@JackWillowbee Congrats, see its not to bad. You should have replaced that PCV valve. Now you won't be able to change it till you pull off your intake again. Very small part very cheap and simple to replace. Even if mine wasn't gummed up I still would have replaced it for preventative maintenance. If your fuel mileage hasn't gone up, maybe try Seafoam? What spark plugs did you use? Correct gap? Air filter? With the seafoam I had an increase in fuel mileage.
studpuppy69 1 year ago
Was there anything that you had to replace other then the spark plugs? example a gasket or a hose? I attempted to change my back three after I changed the front three but changed my mind after I seen you have to remove the intake.
JackWillowbee 1 year ago
Nope, only spark plugs and PCV valve. Don't know why ya change your mind, I did the same thing but then got adventerous. I made this video to help. It takes time, but doing it for the first time thats expected, doing it a 2nd time I'd be faster. Putting it back together is real quick. Read description. thanks and good luck.
studpuppy69 1 year ago
i would hate having to remove the intake manifold to get to the rear bank of spark plugs :/
deion712 1 year ago
It sucked. Most annoying part is unplugging electrical connectors. Took me near 3 hours the first time, should take 45-60 minutes if I had to do it agian.
studpuppy69 1 year ago