2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 DIY NGK spark plug and PCV replacement

A 2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 with 98,932 miles on the clock. The stock NGK Iridium Plugs are replaced with Denso Iridium IK16 plugs, which I paid around $15.00 or $16.00 a piece, they were expensive. The video does not show every detail, advice I gave myself: Anything that is connected to the intake, bolt or harness, REMOVE it, using process of elimination you will get the intake off. After pulling the old plugs, I was surprised to see the electrodes still intact and all were in spec gap wise. A couple plugs had traces of oil on them, the front plugs were the worst with deposits. The rear plugs were in better shape. I changed the PCV valve for the first time using a Genuine Hyundai PCV valve. The old PCV was pretty plugged as you can see in the video. I've read that a plugged PCV valve could cause oil to get onto the plugs. The car does not use any oil, I've never had to top it off. Car was running pretty good prior, I have not done any driving to see if there is a difference in fuel economy or power. This is the first time I've changed spark plugs or pull the intake, it was about 2.5 - 3 hours to pull the intake, if I had to do it again tomorrow I would probably get it done in about 45-60 minutes. I placed anti seize compound on the threads of the spark plugs and dialectic grease on the tips of the plugs. The dealer wanted $235.00 to change just the rear 3 plugs, if they did all 6 the job would have probably been around $315.00 and I'm sure they would have charged for changing the PCV valve too, all in all I saved about $360.00 in labor. I did not replace the intake gasket, it was in good shape its almost like a silicone. Remember, this is not a how to, it is for entertainment purposes only.

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• 2006
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• Sonata
• GLS
• V6
• Denso
• Iridium
• Power
• Spark
• Plug
• IK16
• replacement
• PCV
• valve
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• ignition
• coil
• howto
• 3.3
• ltr
• intake
• removal
• replace
• remove
• NGK

[shagy2k5]

Hey where do u live. Could you help me replace my sonatas spark plugs. Thank you,

[studpuppy69]

@shagy2k5 I live in the ocean. I will help you, now what the video and take notes. Any questions? Didn't think so. :P

[Taxminia0311]

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

[studpuppy69]

@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.

[YuG074]

0:45 made me shit my pants

[THURO4EVER]

I've never seen someone make changing spark plugs look so hard, lmao!!! it's not that serious

[Sarpedon4]

@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.

[BerettaM9USAF]

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.

[NastyNyjah]

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.

[FASTFOODclan]

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

[TheMcmechanic]

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.!

[SoExcellent]

@mayhemnmischief lolz

[SoExcellent]

@studpuppy69 @Taxinia0311 =P

[blkfreedom03]

Thanks for your video. Helped me a lot today.

[mayhemnmischief]

@Taxminia0311 Unless he's the Hulk I doubt hand tightening would create cross-threading.