Nobody is going to say anything about how that’s the cleanest engine I’ve ever seen in my life …on a daily driver anyway! My cover looks like ass compared to this guys engine. Wow.😂😂
Local Honda dealership quoted $350 for changing out plugs on my wife's CRV.😑 I literally laughed at the tech when he said it would take an hour to do. He also suggested the cabin and engine air filters for an extra 200. I did decline. How you keep that bay so clean? Wow! Thanks for the vid, was trying to figure out plug numbers and your video was suggested. Top notch and direct to the point and addressed concerns about the anti-sieze I was having. Cheers!
Perfect. Successfully changed the plugs. If one uses a genuine spark plug socket to remove the plugs, a magnet will not be needed. However, use a regular deep well 5/8" socket to tighten the new plugs. Why? Because a spark plug socket may want to stay on the tightened plug and the extension will come out alone.
Great video no-frills, showed every step in detail, quick Included part numbers. Thank you. Just did it in under an hour with my two-year-old helping me.
Very helpful, Tim. Thank you for sharing. Thank you, especially, for including the torque specs for the plugs. Most automotive DIY videos don't seem to do this and you listing it here saves me significant time looking for it elsewhere.
Just completed the replacement. Your instructions were to the T. Used the exact same items and saved a bundle. Using the plastic tubing to set the plug was genius Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Thanks, this is exactly what I was looking for before changing the plugs on my CRV for the first time. I remember learning the rubber tube method to avoid cross threading the plugs from an old Haynes manual year ago, it does work great!
Another great DIY video! I miss you uploading these DIY videos 😢. No BS talking, straight to point with enough text instructions on videos. Thank you ❤
HI Tim - thanks for this great video. Very informative and right to the point! My 2015 CRV still has a ways to go at 53K miles but someone (erroneously) told me I needed to do this at 60K miles. I will follow your direction (and the Honda owner manual) and change around 105K miles. Thanks again!
Easy when you know how to do it !! Many thanks. I used a large diameter piece of shrink tubing since I didn’t have any 3/8’’ around . My car is very happy now.
I'm a female know how to do it. Took my son father who is a mechanic show me how. So if he too busy I can do it myself. Luckily I dnt have to do it often
Nice work, esp. the dialectric grease and rubber tube installation tube. I spray a little WD40 down the plug hole threads to clean them. And just a dab of anti-sieze on the plug threads. I know you disagree, but this has worked for me. i like clean, lubricated threads. Also prevents galling. Funny fact - our trusty 2006 TSX came with 2 NGK and 2 Denso plugs from the factory. It has 194K trouble free miles. I just replaced the factory coils yesterday, which restored power and allowed the engine to start easier. I actually service 3 of these cars. The mighty K24.
Thank you very much Tim!I've just did my first spark plug change on my honda crv 2012,my wife is so proud of it i old her about your video how it was easy to follow just like a "dummy proof" vid hehe.Thank you for making me save a lot of $,i've just liked and subscribed,Greetings from the Caribbean(Aruba) ;)
Thanks for the video! I found I was having trouble with getting the spark plug out and in without losing my socket in the engine (it was getting to snug on the spark plug and popping of my socket drive.) I did not have any tubing around but I found that a reusable smoothie straw worked great!
Great Video! I'd add one addition. My 5/8 socket got stuck in the very narrow shaft to the spark plug and came loose from the drive extension. I was able to get it out with needle nose pliers and then put electrical tape around it and the drive extension to keep the two together.
Great video! Short and zero blabber. I know it has been a while since this was posted but I had to get a 9/16 spark plug to remove and install my plugs!
In an aluminum head, I'm going to have to partake in some anti-seize for sure! The local machine shop and/or Helicoil sales reps would love for this to be adhered to, haha! Nice video by the way! Not doubting you or the manufacturer of the plugs, just seen too many folks wring out too many aluminum threads to do otherwise!
Thanks for the video I need to do this on my 2014 CRV very soon. It looks like the K-series engine is actually very easy to do in comparison to the J series
Sorry to say but the part number mentioned in this video is wrong for the 2015 CR-V. I bought the exact same part number spark plugs and later realized that not only does the 2015 CR-V not use that spark plug but the correct spark plugs have a totally different size hex. For the 2015 you need the 9/16" hex socket, not 5/8" which deceptively seems to be more commonly available for spark plug sockets. Lesson learned for me: read your specific manual and you'll save yourself a lot of time.
Tim, I have a 2015 Honda CR-V and I ordered the recommended Laser Iridium spark plug #DILK AR7H11GS but my 5/8" inch spark plug socket does not fit (the socket is too big for the spark plug nut). What am I missing? Did the size change for the 2015?
You did the exact same thing I did. I'm sure you probably figured it out by now since your post was 3 months ago but for anyone else that is wondering for the 2015 CR-V you need a 9/16" inch hex socket and also the correct spark plugs are listed in the 2015 owners manual, they are different than what is mentioned in this video.
Hey Tim, great video! With your help, I just changed my 2012 CR-V's spark plugs. Better yet, it seems to be idling much better now. The only thing that I was a little unclear on was how much dielectric grease to use. I went a little on the light side because I was worried that it might get on the spark plug contact. What's the proper amount?
Applying it on the light side is correct, you are probably just fine. The idea is to apply just enough to keep the seals supple, help them slide back into place, and keep any stray dust out at the same time.
If you go to buy dielectric grease, look at the label. Mine said 100% petroleum jelly, cost $20. Went next door to CVS, jar of Vaseline 10 times the size…. $2, ingredients…. 100% petroleum jelly.
I just changed my spark plugs on 2013 CRV. I didn’t have dielectric grease and afterward the car started fine but didn’t maintain idle speed and kept stalling out. Guess I will be heading to get the grease tomorrow. 😒
why do you have to keep track of the coil packs and which cylinders they go into? I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter where you put them for a CRV. They're either working or they're not.
Isn't B14 spark plugs and valve job? I'm thinking of doing plugs myself then have my mechanic do the valve job. Are they independent? Should I do one before the other?
You're correct, the "4" should be spark plugs and valve clearance inspection/adjustment. Eric the Car Guy has an excellent video on Honda K series valve adjustment that I highly recommend. If you already have the cover, coils, and plugs out, you're about 50% of the way to the valve clearance so it's not a bad idea to do it at the same time. I would suggest making the clearance measurements while the spark plugs are out so the motor will spin easily as you manually turn the crank. It's probably not as difficult as you think. Watch some videos, and take your time. I would suggest either having your mechanic do both the plugs and clearance inspect/adjust at the same time, or doing them both yourself.
Hi Tim, what size socket did you use? Sounds like 5/8 is the recommended size or 14mm, 6 point. Did you use an adapter for the socket? Any insight is much appreciated. Cheers!
Great video! I'll be using this when it comes time to replace my plugs. Are you using the Tekton 1/4" drive torque wrench that's like 8.8" long- 10-150 ft-lb)? If not, which one do you recommend? I'm looking for ONE torque wrench that will be the best all around size for my CR-V. I was just under my Honda yesterday changing differential fluid. My old beam torque wrench was way too cumbersome and couldn't use it. Thanks.
I just bought a VANPO 3/8 digital torque wrench off Amazon for $68 to do my plugs. Got great reviews on RUclips by real folks using them. This way you can set exactly to 13 ft lbs. worth the investment!
@ddbobrow Just used my Vanpo to replace my plugs. One plug I accidently torqued close to 16 ft lbs. Do you think I should remove and retorque that one?
Some spark plug sockets work, some do not, and it is way easier for me, to get a better "feel" or the spark plug threads engaging straight with the piece of tubing..It is either going to screw in smoothly or it is not.. Less chance of mistakenly cross threading them, in my experiences..
Using the tubing to lower the plugs - genius.
Holy smokes what a great video. Fast. To the point. No unnecessary intro or talking. 10 out of 10. Great video.
I just did it. Very easy to do. Now my Honda CRV 2012 doesnt feel it almost want to die when at idle. I replace at 200K miles. Thank you Mr Wong.
The dealership advised that the plugs be replaced at 100,000 miles. They charge $280, but I will do it myself.
Nobody is going to say anything about how that’s the cleanest engine I’ve ever seen in my life …on a daily driver anyway! My cover looks like ass compared to this guys engine. Wow.😂😂
I was thinking the same thing! I'd lick this dudes engine.
Chris Fix shows you how he cleans his engine bays. I think it’s a bit OCD but does look nice.
Local Honda dealership quoted $350 for changing out plugs on my wife's CRV.😑 I literally laughed at the tech when he said it would take an hour to do. He also suggested the cabin and engine air filters for an extra 200. I did decline.
How you keep that bay so clean? Wow! Thanks for the vid, was trying to figure out plug numbers and your video was suggested. Top notch and direct to the point and addressed concerns about the anti-sieze I was having. Cheers!
Perfect. Successfully changed the plugs. If one uses a genuine spark plug socket to remove the plugs, a magnet will not be needed. However, use a regular deep well 5/8" socket to tighten the new plugs. Why? Because a spark plug socket may want to stay on the tightened plug and the extension will come out alone.
wow that's good advice. didn't think of that
I thought this might be a problem for me so I duct taped the extension to the spark plug socket to make sure it would come out.
Great video no-frills, showed every step in detail, quick Included part numbers. Thank you. Just did it in under an hour with my two-year-old helping me.
Glad to hear that, I love getting a hand in the garage from my little helper too! 👍
Very helpful, Tim. Thank you for sharing. Thank you, especially, for including the torque specs for the plugs. Most automotive DIY videos don't seem to do this and you listing it here saves me significant time looking for it elsewhere.
Top Tip: Buy the 5/8 MAGNETIC spark plug socket with extension built in. Skip the hose, magnet and hassle.
I just changed the spark plugs on my 2015 Honda CRV LX AWD after watching your video. Thank you!
Just completed the replacement. Your instructions were to the T. Used the exact same items and saved a bundle. Using the plastic tubing to set the plug was genius Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Nicely done - Love the extra "tricks" to show how to make the job easy and proper!
Great video! Just did my first spark plugs in many years - and first on my CRV - and it was so easy! Thanks!
Thanks, this is exactly what I was looking for before changing the plugs on my CRV for the first time. I remember learning the rubber tube method to avoid cross threading the plugs from an old Haynes manual year ago, it does work great!
Another great DIY video! I miss you uploading these DIY videos 😢. No BS talking, straight to point with enough text instructions on videos. Thank you ❤
HI Tim - thanks for this great video. Very informative and right to the point! My 2015 CRV still has a ways to go at 53K miles but someone (erroneously) told me I needed to do this at 60K miles. I will follow your direction (and the Honda owner manual) and change around 105K miles. Thanks again!
Hi Scott, thank you for the kind words and you're very welcome! Hope the CRV has been treating you and your family well.
Thanks so much for your CRV videos. Would love to see more for the 2014!
Very thorough illustration of the procedures and much appreciated !!
Beautiful work buddy, very professional, fiancé just bought a 2014 with 71k might do these soon, my ‘06 crv with 167k still running strong👍
Our 14 has 200k miles... finally doing this for a first time haha the stealership just wants your money
Great video! I did this myself awhile back and I didn't find any vids that were as clear and concise as this.
thanks for the kind words, Matthew!
Was able to change the spark plugs in my 2013 Honda CR-V EASILY because of this video. Took about 30 minutes. Thank you!!!
Easy when you know how to do it !! Many thanks. I used a large diameter piece of shrink tubing since I didn’t have any 3/8’’ around . My car is very happy now.
I'm a female know how to do it. Took my son father who is a mechanic show me how. So if he too busy I can do it myself. Luckily I dnt have to do it often
Wow! Really great video Tim! Super efficient. Thank you!
Thank you! My 2013 CRV has 89k miles and just recently, the gas production has dropped quite a bit. I will try this first to see if it clears this up!
Did your gas mileage improve with new plugs?
Nice work, esp. the dialectric grease and rubber tube installation tube. I spray a little WD40 down the plug hole threads to clean them. And just a dab of anti-sieze on the plug threads. I know you disagree, but this has worked for me. i like clean, lubricated threads. Also prevents galling. Funny fact - our trusty 2006 TSX came with 2 NGK and 2 Denso plugs from the factory. It has 194K trouble free miles. I just replaced the factory coils yesterday, which restored power and allowed the engine to start easier. I actually service 3 of these cars. The mighty K24.
Long live the k24!
Do you replace coils at every spark plug change? Where does it tell me if I have the K24 engine? tia
Changed spark plugs on 2014 honda crv🔥 Your video helped so much, keep it up. Blessings⚡️
Thank you very much Tim!I've just did my first spark plug change on my honda crv 2012,my wife is so proud of it i old her about your video how it was easy to follow just like a "dummy proof" vid hehe.Thank you for making me save a lot of $,i've just liked and subscribed,Greetings from the Caribbean(Aruba) ;)
Thanks for the video! I found I was having trouble with getting the spark plug out and in without losing my socket in the engine (it was getting to snug on the spark plug and popping of my socket drive.) I did not have any tubing around but I found that a reusable smoothie straw worked great!
exactly , no shit talk , just info , great video , thanks
Thanks for all your effort to guide me of how to replace them with all details.
Cheer, Hien Le
Great Video! I'd add one addition. My 5/8 socket got stuck in the very narrow shaft to the spark plug and came loose from the drive extension. I was able to get it out with needle nose pliers and then put electrical tape around it and the drive extension to keep the two together.
nice video.........no wasted words ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,just how to replace spark plugs.............torque values too........thanks..........
Great video! Short and zero blabber. I know it has been a while since this was posted but I had to get a 9/16 spark plug to remove and install my plugs!
Beautiful Presentation. Thank you 🙏
Thanks for posting Tim! Excellent video!
Thanks for this. Able to swap mine out super easy. Really appreciate it.
Dude. Great video. Followed it to a tee on my 2014 CRV. Fun and easy to do. Thanks!!!!
Great video and now I feel like I can do this myself. Thank you for posting this.
Good video. You could just use a 5/8" spark plug socket which has a rubber insert to hold the plug for removal and installation.
In an aluminum head, I'm going to have to partake in some anti-seize for sure! The local machine shop and/or Helicoil sales reps would love for this to be adhered to, haha! Nice video by the way! Not doubting you or the manufacturer of the plugs, just seen too many folks wring out too many aluminum threads to do otherwise!
No BS, just great info. Thanks
Outstanding video very professional with great tips thank you
Thanks for the video I need to do this on my 2014 CRV very soon. It looks like the K-series engine is actually very easy to do in comparison to the J series
It worked great for me. Thanks for the video.
I just did it,thank you Mr Wong
GREAT video!!! Thank you so much
Did you replace the coil pack as well? If not, will you eventually? I have a 14 CRV with 100K not sure if I just need to do the plugs?
WATCED IT at the store got the stuff now gunna try it thanks to you Mr Tim Wong !
Man this was helpful. Very thorough video. Thank you
Sorry to say but the part number mentioned in this video is wrong for the 2015 CR-V. I bought the exact same part number spark plugs and later realized that not only does the 2015 CR-V not use that spark plug but the correct spark plugs have a totally different size hex. For the 2015 you need the 9/16" hex socket, not 5/8" which deceptively seems to be more commonly available for spark plug sockets. Lesson learned for me: read your specific manual and you'll save yourself a lot of time.
Excellent video, thanks for posting
Great Video Tim!!! You just saved me $250 .
Tim I wish you were my neighbor, have you ever done a video on how to clean your engine bay? Yours looks spotless!
@Collin Kason Yeah but you did it!
Very helpful! Thank you Tim!
Great video Tim!
Thanks for the video! Made changing my spark plugs easy and saved a lot of money!
Thank you! This is great. You work really fast LOL.
Tim, I have a 2015 Honda CR-V and I ordered the recommended Laser Iridium spark plug #DILK AR7H11GS but my 5/8" inch spark plug socket does not fit (the socket is too big for the spark plug nut). What am I missing? Did the size change for the 2015?
You did the exact same thing I did. I'm sure you probably figured it out by now since your post was 3 months ago but for anyone else that is wondering for the 2015 CR-V you need a 9/16" inch hex socket and also the correct spark plugs are listed in the 2015 owners manual, they are different than what is mentioned in this video.
Thank you for all of your videos.
Thanks straight to the point
Tim - Great Video ! Thanks ! Is there a specific spark plug Gap for those plugs ? I did not see you checking the gaps of them...
Alright Tim Wong thank you!
For 2015, you actually need a 14 mm spark plug socket. 16 mm is too big.
Yup! Might make a difference in what size plugs you need to buy, too! Double check the manual BEFORE you buy the plugs.
Hey Tim, great video! With your help, I just changed my 2012 CR-V's spark plugs. Better yet, it seems to be idling much better now. The only thing that I was a little unclear on was how much dielectric grease to use. I went a little on the light side because I was worried that it might get on the spark plug contact. What's the proper amount?
Applying it on the light side is correct, you are probably just fine. The idea is to apply just enough to keep the seals supple, help them slide back into place, and keep any stray dust out at the same time.
Could you please make a video showing how to replace the coolant in your CRV?
If you go to buy dielectric grease, look at the label. Mine said 100% petroleum jelly, cost $20. Went next door to CVS, jar of Vaseline 10 times the size…. $2, ingredients…. 100% petroleum jelly.
Brilliant, Tim! Thanks!
Helpful, but it would have been great if you had listed the need for a magnetic wand in the required tools list at the beginning. Thanks
This is a perfect video. Wish all content creators would cut the jibber jabber.
Great video. Thank you Tim!!
This video is perfect, that is all.
Worked like a charm
GOOD VIDEO ,, THX ED Loretto ONTARIO Canada
Would you consider this to be a 100,000 mile service? We're at 65,000 miles on our CR-V now. Running like a top.
Never mind. I just read the full description. Thanks!
I just changed my spark plugs on 2013 CRV. I didn’t have dielectric grease and afterward the car started fine but didn’t maintain idle speed and kept stalling out. Guess I will be heading to get the grease tomorrow. 😒
Dude, you got quick hands😁
why do you have to keep track of the coil packs and which cylinders they go into? I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter where you put them for a CRV. They're either working or they're not.
Great video! Just avoided a 200/300$ bill
This video was a big help. thanks
Is your CR-V a K20 or K24 Engine? Thank you
Isn't B14 spark plugs and valve job? I'm thinking of doing plugs myself then have my mechanic do the valve job. Are they independent? Should I do one before the other?
You're correct, the "4" should be spark plugs and valve clearance inspection/adjustment. Eric the Car Guy has an excellent video on Honda K series valve adjustment that I highly recommend. If you already have the cover, coils, and plugs out, you're about 50% of the way to the valve clearance so it's not a bad idea to do it at the same time. I would suggest making the clearance measurements while the spark plugs are out so the motor will spin easily as you manually turn the crank. It's probably not as difficult as you think. Watch some videos, and take your time. I would suggest either having your mechanic do both the plugs and clearance inspect/adjust at the same time, or doing them both yourself.
0:40 I write on the coils 1-2-3-4 to make sure they go back in order.
Great Video! Thanks for sharing!
Yo tim you need to make a filters gas, Intake ect video 🤔
Thanks for the help. it went great!
glad to hear that!
Where did you get the 3/8" ID tubing? Can you think of any alternatives?
Why not just use a 3/8" drive torque wrench to eliminate having to get the adapter? Just curious
Perhaps he does not have that size torque wrench? Think about it... :)
So, no anti-seize on NGK, What about Denso?
Nice work! Great video
Hi Tim, what size socket did you use? Sounds like 5/8 is the recommended size or 14mm, 6 point. Did you use an adapter for the socket? Any insight is much appreciated. Cheers!
LOOKS SO easy
Hi, so you don’t need to gap them? Thanks.
Great video! I'll be using this when it comes time to replace my plugs. Are you using the Tekton 1/4" drive torque wrench that's like 8.8" long- 10-150 ft-lb)? If not, which one do you recommend? I'm looking for ONE torque wrench that will be the best all around size for my CR-V. I was just under my Honda yesterday changing differential fluid. My old beam torque wrench was way too cumbersome and couldn't use it. Thanks.
I just bought a VANPO 3/8 digital torque wrench off Amazon for $68 to do my plugs. Got great reviews on RUclips by real folks using them. This way you can set exactly to 13 ft lbs. worth the investment!
@ddbobrow Just used my Vanpo to replace my plugs. One plug I accidently torqued close to 16 ft lbs. Do you think I should remove and retorque that one?
I thought a spark plug socket was design to hold the new spark (rubber fitting inside) in place until you could screw in
Some spark plug sockets work, some do not, and it is way easier for me, to get a better "feel" or the spark plug threads engaging straight with the piece of tubing..It is either going to screw in smoothly or it is not..
Less chance of mistakenly cross threading them, in my experiences..
great video, thanks!
Thank you for good tutorial video
Why use the tubing instead of the telescopic magnet to put the plugs back in?
Probably way late on this reply, but you can rotate the plug with the tube to get it started on the thread. Hard to do with a magnet.
Did you take movie director courses before filming it? It was amazing :)
I question the torque of 13 ft lbs. When I look at NGK recs it shows 18.0 to 21.6 ft lbs.
When torquing down the spark plugs did you use a 1/4 to 3/8 adapter?