Replace Spark Plugs - Chevy Cobalt
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Date: 2020-08-05
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Michael
Hi Eric, I have a 2. 9L four cylinder 2007 Chevy Colorado with about 72K miles and the process for changing the spark plugs is similar. remove air intake, remove coils, remove plugs. BUT when I tried to remove the spark plugs they did not want to turn. I used a regular ratchet and pushed really really hard and they would not come off. I decided I didn't want to break the cylinder head on a truck I still have to pay on for another 50 months so I stopped at that point and put it all back together. Do you have any advice in this situation? I think I should just take it to a shop but I really don't want to pay 95 for something so simple - the only advantage that I see is that if they break something it is their fault, right? By the way, the engine was cold when I tried to change the spark plugs (it was sitting overnight) and the actual reason I am changing the spark plugs is I don't get very good fuel economy (16MPG, many people with these trucks report 20+ and because I have a rough idle issue. Thank you for any advice, your videos are informative (and funny)
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Hi Eric, I have a 2. 9L four cylinder 2007 Chevy Colorado with about 72K miles and the process for changing the spark plugs is similar. remove air intake, remove coils, remove plugs. BUT when I tried to remove the spark plugs they did not want to turn. I used a regular ratchet and pushed really really hard and they would not come off. I decided I didn't want to break the cylinder head on a truck I still have to pay on for another 50 months so I stopped at that point and put it all back together. Do you have any advice in this situation? I think I should just take it to a shop but I really don't want to pay 95 for something so simple - the only advantage that I see is that if they break something it is their fault, right? By the way, the engine was cold when I tried to change the spark plugs (it was sitting overnight) and the actual reason I am changing the spark plugs is I don't get very good fuel economy (16MPG, many people with these trucks report 20+ and because I have a rough idle issue. Thank you for any advice, your videos are informative (and funny)
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ChevyPhil
paging dr eric o idk if you tried it yet but the castle brake lite grease works great as a dielectric grease too little pricey but very good we used it on all our star pack strobe lights and safty vision back up cameras on the garbage trucks i think it was around 30 for a vaccume tube cheese wiz can or they had those little 35mm film projectors contaners of it wow that ages me film strips and overhead projectors yes grade school late 70 s lol great work keep it up. wait this is from 3 years ago my bad
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paging dr eric o idk if you tried it yet but the castle brake lite grease works great as a dielectric grease too little pricey but very good we used it on all our star pack strobe lights and safty vision back up cameras on the garbage trucks i think it was around 30 for a vaccume tube cheese wiz can or they had those little 35mm film projectors contaners of it wow that ages me film strips and overhead projectors yes grade school late 70 s lol great work keep it up. wait this is from 3 years ago my bad
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Tom
I have been watching SMA for nine months. They exemplify the Oscars, which have an award for Film Editing, Cinematography, Sound (2 types, Writing, and Acting. Eric O does it all. But in this, his fifth, the sound stinks, the editing is so-so, and the cinematography is only OK. Boy has he learned a lot. Now every part of making a video is masterfully done. Way to go, Eric O.
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I have been watching SMA for nine months. They exemplify the Oscars, which have an award for Film Editing, Cinematography, Sound (2 types, Writing, and Acting. Eric O does it all. But in this, his fifth, the sound stinks, the editing is so-so, and the cinematography is only OK. Boy has he learned a lot. Now every part of making a video is masterfully done. Way to go, Eric O.
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Peter
i viewed this vid. and wanted to order some Dielectric grease here in Holland. they have absolutely no idea what i'm talking about. i used this years ago on car batteries and so on.
now i was forced to order it on Amazon in the U. S. because in England it was too expensive! but it arrives on thursday
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i viewed this vid. and wanted to order some Dielectric grease here in Holland. they have absolutely no idea what i'm talking about. i used this years ago on car batteries and so on.
now i was forced to order it on Amazon in the U. S. because in England it was too expensive! but it arrives on thursday
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Jamrock
My chevy cobalt 09 lt starts then shakes then dies. I changed the oil yesterday but never changed the filter until this morning. could that be the cause? I also changed my spark plugs but nothing. it starts the rattles then dies. I need some help south main
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My chevy cobalt 09 lt starts then shakes then dies. I changed the oil yesterday but never changed the filter until this morning. could that be the cause? I also changed my spark plugs but nothing. it starts the rattles then dies. I need some help south main
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Jonas
Hello, Eric. If you are using a torque wrench, how much is too much? My wrench was off by 5 ft-lb and instead of 15 ft-lb I did 20 ft-lb. I removed the plug, replaced and tight it to 180 in-lb with another wrench, just worried if I damaged the threads.
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Hello, Eric. If you are using a torque wrench, how much is too much? My wrench was off by 5 ft-lb and instead of 15 ft-lb I did 20 ft-lb. I removed the plug, replaced and tight it to 180 in-lb with another wrench, just worried if I damaged the threads.
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Bangerang44
Just wanted to say this was an awesome video from start to finish. Perfect camera work and crystal clear narration. This was the first time I did my own spark plugs and everything went very smoothly thanks to your instructions. Cheers.
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Just wanted to say this was an awesome video from start to finish. Perfect camera work and crystal clear narration. This was the first time I did my own spark plugs and everything went very smoothly thanks to your instructions. Cheers.
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Jim
I've got the exact same car, except 2007. I was going to make a video on how to change the spark plugs, but Dr. O did such a good job I would have nothing to add. Thanks for all the help over the years, you've come a long way!
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I've got the exact same car, except 2007. I was going to make a video on how to change the spark plugs, but Dr. O did such a good job I would have nothing to add. Thanks for all the help over the years, you've come a long way!
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UBBERTANKER
the cobalt package, serp belt, ignition module, front struts and links, rear springs, control arm bushings and steering shaft
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the cobalt package, serp belt, ignition module, front struts and links, rear springs, control arm bushings and steering shaft
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Blaine
I have heard that the chrome plated ramp plated gap checkers are inaccurate because they are plated AFTER they are measured.
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I have heard that the chrome plated ramp plated gap checkers are inaccurate because they are plated AFTER they are measured.
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