This is a great video. I would mention to viewers that a spark plug socket with a rubber insert might make it a little easier. (A spark plug socket, for your viewers, has a rubber grommet in the tip that holds the plug gently in the socket.) I always put the spark plug socket on the extension, insert the plug into the socket, and get the plug started using the extension by hand.
One mechanic said be careful to use 13 pounds of torque. Mine were fried similarly at 160k one cylinder started missing runs fantastic again. I should have replaced them a long time ago. Best / funnest / most reliable car I've ever owned.
Great Video Scott. I was struggling to get my spark plug socket to hold the plug. Great trick. Lillian looks pretty handy with the wrenches. Nice work Dad.
I am going to try this because my 2006 xA with 131K miles has been bucking with all this rain we've had in New England the past few weeks. Thanks for the video!
Ahoy. What type of 5/8 bit? Was it a hex, star,etc... what drive type 1/4, 3/8 etc? Thanks. I have a 2004 Scion Xa and trying to swap out plugs. The 16mm won't bite the plug. Thanks.
Surprised they don’t spec Iridium plugs in these. One important note for those watching. Denso and NGK puts a coating on the threads at the factory. It’s more of a plating process. DO NOT apply ANTI SEIZE
Question I am working on the heater core on my xa and there are sensors on the heater core that looks like it shorted out. Any idea where to get the sensors or are they needed for proper operation?
Just use a rubber-grommet spark plug socket...easy peesy. Also, since the head is aluminum wirh no metal insert.....you REALLY don't want to strip the threads, especially if the plugs are old with possibly the threads having burned-on carbon on them. Hint.....ever-so-slightly TIGHTEN the old plug first....gently...and THEN rotate out....maybe going back-and-forth a few times before finally pulling it out. When replacing new plugs...a THIN coat of anti-seize on the threads is good. Another thing.....maybe use some rubber tubing ON the new plug and FEEL gently how the screw engages with the head. Again.....you want to "start" the thread properly and not cross-thread in the beginning...otherwise you WILL bugger up the threads . The rubber tubing gives you some "feel" getting those deep-set plugs "Started".
Thanks for the video. Are you planning on doing anymore videos on this car? I'm planning on buying one and would really appreciate if you keep doing your how to videos with your family.. thanks again..
So my scion doesn’t wanna turn on and I know it’s my spark plugs but doesn’t it matter what type of spark plugs they are? Or do they have to be the same brand as the ones I have inside my car rn
@@axi6ne8us I just did my 4 plugs this weekend. I needed a Deep Socket 16mm specifically because it has to reach all the way over 1/2 of the plug to the nut part of the plug. The extension i used was only 5 inches or so but I did have to use a long/deep socket 16mm specifically. My car was having a significant problem starting in the mornings and in general as well as a lugging/loss of power in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gear. I'm happy to say that both problems have been remediated by the new plugs.
I just bought one yesterday. Best decision i made. The car has amazing reviews. Car drives great, tho its no luxury car to be honest. if you want a very reliable car that will last you at least 200,000 miles, this is it. i seen people say their scion xa is still running great at 300,000 miles.
thank God she started using her hand to start them.. screw up those threads and problems. coil packs if not bad why spend the money. plugs yeah.. sounds low on oil.
funny, I keep just looking for someone to point at the damned things and say the order. so far no one does that. LOL pictures people post always have 2 sets of numbers and it's weird, I have no clue why they do that. they post 1234 1342 why?
