Spark Plug Replacement

How to change your vehicle's spark plugs. You can do this in your driveway with simple tools. Watch Tool Dude Tony in this episode of How to Fix Sh#t 101 in HD.

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[GS1ER]

I use Bosch 4516 on my 08 Nissan Altima 2.5 s. Is that good? I haven't put them on yet.

[tooldudetony]

@GS1ER --- I haven't tried those myself. But the reviews look good for that plug.

According to Summit Racing, they feature a fused iridium and platinum center electrode that produces a longer, more powerful spark. It outperforms OE iridium plugs by significantly reducing gap wear. This means less stress on the ignition system for quicker starts, more efficient fuel combustion, and a longer performance life.

[tooldudetony]

@55 stunt. Yes, you should use anti-seize on the threads.

[mwd92]

any body use e3 and if you o how do u like them did they ncrease power a mpgs

[tooldudetony]

@mwd92 --- I'm still using them. I didn't notice any power gains. 

[wafrederick]

The E3 plugs are a pile of junk.Had a 2003 Impala in that ran bad and a missfire code appeared.Was the E3 plugs I removed which someone else installed and threw them in the garbage can.I installed AC Delcos,no more missfires and ran much better.Change the fuel filter also,cheaper than replacing an expensive fuel pump.Did that yesterday,fuel pump went bad because of a badly plugged up fuel filter

[modeyus1984]

Actually using the original brand thats recommended for the vehicle is better. I used to put Bosch plat 4 on my v8 silverado. When I switched back to ac delco it was a major difference. Now I drive a f250 v10 so that's not going to be cheap to change out plugs. Recommended is value craft so I I'm just using theft high performance line.

[RaguelAngelofBalance]

Ah, the HEMIs work better on the "cheap ass" plugs, so always research what your engine really needs.

[BADFISHHHHHH]

The ac delco's for my car are the best I can have. Those 23's are the real pieces of shit.

[1ownjoo2]

OEM plugs can be better then name brand plugs for example the v8 Magnum engines in the dodge and Jeep vehicles dont really like anything but Copper plugs, usually champion plugs.. The fancy iridium and 4 prong, platinum plugs tend not to run well in those engines

[TheSummit396]

e 3 is junk, shows what you know. AC delco plugs will step on that shit

[volks1234]

E3 plugs crap they last 1000km

[eltrouble]

@55stunt Not necessary, although it's a nice addition to the job to help prevent seizing of the plugs in the future. The most important thing is to properly torque it down.