changing spark plugs

[elcapitanmas]

I havn't even looked at the spark plug location on my 05 tahoe, has anyone done them yourself? Are they easy to get to? On my tacoma, it was almost impossible to replace them in the driveway, and once I replaced them, realized that someone had changed the 3 that were accessible and left the other 3.

easy? tough?

 

[ATL]

cake walk, you wont have any problems.

 

[Big O]

yep easy

 

[ScottL4619]

Easy...but get new wires when you buy the plugs. I ripped one of mine getting it off of the plug. Granted, it had been stuck on there for 75k miles, but you just never know. Plus, you might as well change out the wires while you have them off.

The rear passenger side plug is the hardest to change, but I was able to do it with just a 3/8 ratchet and whatever size socket fits the plugs. Some people on here mention using one or more swivel adapters for that particular plug, but I didn't need it.

 

[elcapitanmas]

yeah I'll def be doing wires as well, thanks for the info fellas, any preferences for plugs and wires?

 

[ScottL4619]

OEM...AC Delco I believe for the plugs

I just used whatever wires Autozone had listed that were OEMish

 

[BillBlatt18]

also curious

 

[ezdaar]

Back left plug is a pain in the arse.

 

[ATL]

i went with delco plugs and wires again since the originals lasted 170k miles

 

[vatahoelt]

i have new delco plugs and wires ready to go. only got 95k on my truck though. just wondering when i should replace them? was thinking about doing plugs, wires, hoses, fuel filter, and belts at 100k.

 

[05Yukon23]

i have new delco plugs and wires ready to go. only got 95k on my truck though. just wondering when i should replace them? was thinking about doing plugs, wires, hoses, fuel filter, and belts at 100k.

That sounds like a good plan. They are rated to last 100k but in many cases last longer than that. I changed all mine at around 100k just to change it as recommended. Of course I have an 05 so the fuel filter is built into the pump so that wasn't changed.

 

[96superflow]

Just did mine the other day.Went with the autolite pro wires and Acdelco Iridium plugs. I had previously done my plugs around 150k and put in the E3 plugs that were big in the hype. My review for them is they are TERRIBLE. My fiancee has been driving mine and she called me the other morning told me it was jerking and what not going down the highway. Swapped to the ACdelcos and it is running like a top. Can't wait to see what my mileage gains are now.... I know they went up.