Changing Spark Plugs on an Elantra

Note: Always start screwing the new plugs in by hand, then switch to the wrench.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• spark
• plugs
• Elantra
• Hyundai

[ecobas]

Re-insert the ratchet, unscrew and remove it all (plug+socket+ratchet). Then glue.. (OK, tape, rubber band, whatever) the ratchet+socket. Then you should be able to re-install the plug and yank out the socket.

[pipinhot9]

superglue?? you know you can just take out the rubber ring inside the socket, drop the plug in and tighten. also you don't really need a torque wrench, just make them hand-tight (not finger tight), then turn one half a turn extra or until they're snug.

otherwise, good video man.

[ecobas]

I don't know, the "drop the plug in," alternative sounds like a bad idea to me.

[maxsideburn]

Despite my comment about your questionable choice in cars below, please understand that I do still appreciate your video. Thanks for teaching people how to change their own spark plugs. My hatred for Korean cars aside I think you've done a nice service for the Korean-car enthusiast

[ecobas]

Personally, this $13k (new) car (all options, inc. leather seats) has never failed to start up and go in over 4 years and 68k miles. The few repairs I've had done have cost me zero. Hyundai is now near the top of the industry in build quality and are still a good value; just pick up any recent car magazine. The next Tiburon will be rear-wheel-drive, along with the V8 Genesis sedan. Maybe that'll raise a few Miata-drivers' eyebrows.

[ecobas]

I bought the NGK plugs pre-gapped for an 03 Elantra, although checking the gap is right couldn't hurt. Of course feel free to use something less permanent than SuperGlue - in retrospect, some tape would have done the job and been less permanent.

[TheFieldie]

Thankyou!!!!

[23sassyash]

NOW WHAT?



[23sassyash]

the socket I have, is already stuck to the plug, in the tube...trying to remove it NOW..your video shows you glued the rachet to the socket ...then put spark plug in..right?

[23sassyash]

but you didn't show how much super glue you used, wouldn't want that down in there?

[23sassyash]

thanks... was trying to find a WAY to get the socket back off from the plug!

[pipinhot9]

@ecobas I suppose you have a point, but I still wouldn't recommend super gluing a SP socket to a wrench extension for two reasons. 1: the seal might get stuck on the plug, and 2: because most plugs last a long time unless your a working mechanic super glue isnt practical. I have seen some people use a length of rubber hose just enough to snug the end of the plug. Just put the plug in one end of the hose, thread the plug in and tighten with a socket without the rubber ring inside.

[pipinhot9]

@ecobas Well, super glue sounds unpractical as well.