This is a repair on a 2000 Toyota Corolla to address a hesitation and drivability issue. The video contains a detailed procedure on spark plug replacement. The procedure applies to all Gen 8 Corolla's from 1998 - 2002.
100km later this video is the best! I've got 354,000km on my old Corolla. Yup, it's an oil burner but in 5 years I've had no breakdowns, no repairs, just one brake job cuz it's a standard :)
So, I am watching this video because my husband's 1999 Toyota Corolla SE has its "check engine light" on, has shown that there is a "P0302" code issue, and has failed its emission test. So, we are going to .... well my HUSBAND is going to ... follow your video and change his own (his car's) spark plugs. Thanks a lot!
Whew, Lad! Address that positive battery terminal at once! I just bought a 2002 Chevy Prizm and it was exactly like that. I read it's from the alternator overcharging the battery and it's copper sulfate. That was the first bit of work I did to the car. I scraped every bit of scrapable corrosion off, then used that Noco battery acid neutralizer spray on it. One other thing I'll mention is you put way too much anti-seize lubricant on those threads. Most mechanics just say not to even use it on spark plugs. Don't really want them lubricated and able to back out due to vibration anyway.
Just bought a 2001 Corolla and this video is exactly what I was looking for. Excellent detailed instructions. Was that a vacuum or air compressor you used? thanks very much
Everyones always talking about these engines burning oil and needing a rebuild. I see so many of these cars for sale with well over 200k on them. Mines might use maybe a half quart between oil changes. It calls for thin 5 30 oil, Go a little thicker with a quality 10 30 weight oil, keep an eye on the level and youll be fine.
I have a 2000 Corolla with 225k. After over five years of ownership she still doesn't burn a drop of oil. I believe that although they had a piston design flaw, with proper maintenance and care they can last a long time. :)
I have a 2000 Corolla with only 40k miles my check engine light came the code came with a rapid mid fire would spark plugs be an issue?? It was my grandmas car we believe spark plugs were never changed
Great job and fine camera shots! (I would remind folks to always let the engine get cold before starting this.) Question: Don't we need to put a dab of dielectric grease inside the coil pack before reinstalling it?
Great video. No offense, but those are not "coil packs". They are individual coils. A coil pack is an ignition coil for all of the plugs with 4, 6 or 8 contacts.
That was undoubtedly a good car back in the year 2000 but they gave those engines serious oil consumption problems due to the design of their pistons, pity that the repair is so expensive because they really gave a great service for more than 15 years or 250,000 km .
great video I watch you and Chris fix too both great how can I get my hands on an air blower or vacuum you mentioned in the beginning to clean the cyljnders
what size extension bar are you using? I found a 12 inch bar on amazon 3/8 with the 5/8 magnetic plug puller, then a 3/8 drive torque wrench set. my plugs are on the way. i need the wright extension bar length. oz
I'm having trouble removing my clip so I was watching intently and just about the time you undid the 1st clip you had your hand entirely covering the clip and I couldn't see what you did to get the clip off
Bought a 2001 Celica. Couldn't find the right PCV valve. It's an engine for a Corolla or Matrix ! How can I find casting numbers on 1.8 ? If in back on drivers side, I have tried and can't see it anywhere. Thanks !
Actually if the same as this one no. It would be a coil pack issue. No spark plug wires. You can try the spark plug first. If that doesn't work you will need to isolate which coil pack is failing.
+chasiu75 Should i worry if one of the bolts doesn't tie down the coils since i probably stripped it? The bolts I am talking about is in time 3:22 of the video.
Hey on one of my coil packs, the bolt that tightens it won't tighten. Right now the coil pack is in but its loose because of this bolt. I took the pack out and the bolt was able to tighten in the hole so I have no idea what to do. Any ideas?
I have a P0303 code and am going to check my plugs tomorrow, I'll bet they're worn or fouled. I'm not going to buy plugs till I see what's in there. I really don't want to have to buy iridiums.