Doing this on my wife's car later today with your video as a guide! This is so much infinitely easier than on my 2015 Subaru Outback. Might take 15 minutes compared to several hours. Thanks for the video!
I believe you left out one important step and specification what is the spark plug gap I thought I would find it in the description link. I though I listened and watched the whole video. Maybe I missed it.
@@kennascales The spark plugs I bought came pre-gapped - but yes, very good point, if the spark plugs don't come pre-gapped you definitely want to make sure you gap them.
@@BuckleUpWeb you know even if they come pre-gap doesn't mean they're were set correctly or they hadn't been dropped you just don't know. I think it is important to always check and set if not within range. I appreciate you responding. I curious why you didn't share what the recommended gap is. I guess that's why I'm here Lol. Gap for 2016 CX5 is. . 041 - 051 also found . 044 hope this helps someone like me.
@@kennascales Thanks for sharing that. That's a good point - it is probably best to always double check to make sure the gaps are accurate. Thanks again!
This is a great video. Few pointers since I had to do 3 cars. (1) 6" or more socket extension is a must (2) Have handy a breaker bar. For 1 car needed it since 1 spark plug had seized. (3) A socket wrench of course. For these items and the spark plug socket I found the best price at Harbor Freight. At least 50% cheaper overall I found than AZ or Loews or HD. Its not that this is required to be done for a living thus for such 1 off cases their quality is good enough.
Great pointers! The 6" extension and breaker bar are definitely helpful, and Harbor Freight is a solid choice for affordable tools, especially for one-off jobs. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Thanks for this, I just changed my spark plugs for the first time using this guide and it went great! One tip to anyone else watching this - you'll probably want at least a 6" socket extension. I did it with a 3" extension and it worked but was kind of cramped, not a lot of room for the wrench to move.
Recommend cleaning all of the road dirt off of the area around the plugs, before you pull the boots off, to keep dirt out of cylinders. Also, dirt holds moisture, which may encourage misfiring.
Yes, I prefer the “one at a time” method, instead of removing all coils and plugs at one, do each to completion, one at a time, limits exposure of open ports.
@@BuckleUpWeb When you ordered these plugs in the link did they come pregapped for the CX-5? Did you double check them to see if they were gap properly before you installed them? Thank you in advance for the reply.
I'm likely going to be buying a 2015 Mazda CX-5 later today. Replacing a crappy old Mercury Mariner. I bought plugs to replace on the Mariner last fall, then learned that you have to disassemble like the entire top of the engine bay guts, lots of parts and wires and tubes and covers, etc. Super complicated just to gain access to the 3 spark plugs facing the firewall. It was insane. I never even bothered. I'll gift the plugs to whoever I sell it to. Ford engineers were lunatics on that one.
Thanks for the video. Very helpful. Took me about 30 mins max. The old plugs weren’t too bad but it’s definitely made a difference with acceleration and just generally running smoothly. Have about 75k mileage on 2016 2.5L CX-5. Cost around $85 for 4 plugs and a new plug socket as I didn’t have the correct size.
I just got this done on our mazda cx5 2.0 with 73k miles on it. Now i knew after that long the plugs definitely would need replacing and that putting new ones in should restore some lost power but i didn't expect it to be that big of a difference. The car literally now feels 30% more powerful i honestly can't believe how big of a difference it made. The old plugs look very bad they had like rusting on the ceramic where it meets the metal. imo since it made this big of a difference they should have been changed like 15k miles ago.
You sound just like a guy I know. Ryan, is that you? LOL. Nice video. It's worth mentioning that since the spark plug threads are steel and the cylinder head is aluminum, you need to be absolutely sure that the engine is at a resting temperature before trying to remove the spark plugs. The advice to avoid using anti-seize compound is to help avoid overtightening the spark plugs. Thanks for the video.
@@BuckleUpWeb yeah, looks simple to do on my CX5, my Jeep Wrangler JK a different story, one side is easy, the other side (driver) you have to remove the intake plenum to get access.
You forgot to mention the gap! If plugs have been dropped or roughly handed, they can be out of spec. Wrong gap can weaken the internal explosion. Food for thought.
Only think I would say is it might be a good idea to pull the coils off one at a time, just to be 100% safe that you don't put them back in a different order. I know it's pretty obvious based on the wire length, but I just like to be safe than sorry.
Thanks for a good Vid Buckle Up! The spark plug change out is as straight forward as my 2006 CR V. Just purchased a 2018 CX 5, I will check to see if the plugs are the same. Good luck with the channel I just subscribed.
Thanks! I probably should have used a torque wrench, but I didn't have one. It's a good idea to use one. The torque specs are: Cast Iron: 10.8-18 lb. ft. Aluminum: 10.8-14.5 lb. ft.
Great video wish, I knew this before I hand spent $382 for a tune-up. Have to change my Ignition Coils, had one done by shop, along with spark plugs, the others are acting up now 2014 cx5 2.0 liter, 135k miles 6 speed. It just started jerking, low exceleration, I bought NGK Igniton coils online, will do myself, I also changed bad MAF sensor. It's cheaper, than paying a shop. thanks
Amazing! Super clear and straightforward. One question: how tight should the spark plugs be put back in? Is there any specified torque spec for them or is it good to just tighten it 'enough'?
Thanks! I probably should have used a torque wrench, but I didn't have one. It's not a bad idea to use one if you have one. The torque specs are: Cast Iron: 10.8-18 lb. ft. Aluminum: 10.8-14.5 lb. ft.
Thanks, You just saved me around $500 from going to the dealership, but, why do they charge so much? For something this simple to do?? Just did it in 15 minutes today 😂
Looks like this eill be an easy job. I may also have to reolace the valve cover gasket too. I noticed a little bit of oil maybe seeping out from thr back. Hopefully thats not a tough job.
I'm trying to to find the 9/16" socket to change .Actually I have 1 set of Stanley tool.When I took 1 socket 9/16" from this set to put the the new park plug.But that socket is sort not enough space to hold park plug .
what is the calibration in the spark plug calibration? what is the torque for the spark plug? is copper grease needed? also I did not see you using dielectric grease,
The spark plugs I used came pre-gapped, so no need to gap them yourself if you use the same ones I did. Check with the manufacturer if you end up using a different spark plug brand!
There is some debate on whether you should put grease on spark plugs, I checked on NGK's website (the manufacturer of the spark plugs I used in the video) and they said not to put grease on the spark plugs, so that makes it easy. Don't use grease if you use the spark plugs I used. If you use different spark plugs then check with the manufacturer first.
I believe everything is exactly the same up to the 2017 model. 2018 and later may be a little different, but I would imagine the process is very similar. Just make sure you buy the correct spark plugs.
You can use small rubber hose with magnet, on the end and or magnet rod to grab the spark plugs out of each cylinder, if they fall off your non magnetic socket as well….clean the head from dust and rat poop before taking them all out…do one plug at a time….anti seize🤔 not used here on the threads on new spark plugs??
Great ideas for if you don't have a spark plug socket! I checked on NGK's website (the manufacturer of the spark plugs I used in the video) and they said not to put anti-seize on the spark plugs. Don't use anti-seize if you use the spark plugs I used but if you use different spark plugs then check with the manufacturer first.
Do you know what’s the number of the cylinders? Going from left to right? One resource said it’s 3-2-1-4 But I fixed but and it’s still giving me problem! Btw great video! I never done it before but I did it
Honestly, I'm not sure if a 14MM would work or not, the manufacturer's specifications say 9/16 so that's the only one I know for sure. Here's a link to the one I used if it helps, an extension will fit on it: amzn.to/2SeLJ4e
The old spark plug sockets used to have just a piece of pre-cut foam inside the socket. You could add that to your socket if you don't want to buy the socket. Maybe an old pool noodle or similar. You'll need to drill out center large enough to grip the spark plug.
The spark plugs I used came pre-gapped, so no need to gap them yourself if you use the same ones I did. Check with the manufacturer if you end up using a different spark plug brand.
I have a 2018 cx5 with 65k on it. How long are the plugs supposed to last? I seen something about 80k, but mine seems a bit laggy at lower rpm's and am thinking they might need changed.
The owner's manual says to change them at 75k, but it's not unheard of to need to do it earlier, especially if you're noticing stalling, starting problems or engine misfires. Swapping out the spark plugs is an easy and cheap fix, so definitely try that before you try anything else.
no mention of gapping. it's been awhile since I've done this but I remember having to Gap the spark plugs are they coming pre-gapped for the vehicle Make and model these days 🤔?
Thanks! I checked on NGK's website (the manufacturer of the spark plugs I used in the video) and they said not to put anti-seize on the spark plugs. I'm not sure if it would really hurt but I didn't put any on
You can tighten to the specific torque that the spark plug manufacturer recommends with a torque wrench, they recommend: Cast Iron: 10.8-18 lb. ft. Aluminum: 10.8-14.5 lb. ft.
@@BuckleUpWeb I put mine in my 2016 Mazda CX-5 yesterday and they were all perfectly gapped also. My old plugs had 128,000kms on them and aside from minimal carbon buildup, they were in excellent condition.
I probably should have used a torque wrench, but I didn't have one. It's not a bad idea to use one if you have one. The torque specs are: Cast Iron: 10.8-18 lb. ft. Aluminum: 10.8-14.5 lb. ft.
@@spoons3697 The engine is almost exactly the same on the 2013-2017 models, 2019 make have some slight differences but the process should be exactly the same. I can't see why you'd have any trouble after watching the video - just make sure you get the right spark plugs, that's the only thing I can think of that would be different on a 2019
I probably should have used a torque wrench, but I didn't have one. It's not a bad idea to use one if you have one. The torque specs are: Cast Iron: 10.8-18 lb. ft. Aluminum: 10.8-14.5 lb. ft.
I bought a 9/16” Duralast spark plug socket from autozone and it doesn’t seem to be deep enough. I could use a regular 9/16 socket to loosen the spark plug and remove with magnetic socket but I’m concerned with putting the new spark plug in. Have you ever heard of this problem?
Hmmm, I'm not sure why that wouldn't work. Maybe try going back to Autozone and ask them why it doesn't fit? I would think that any spark plug socket would be deep enough. I haven't used a regular socket, the hard part would be threading in the new plug, you don't want to just drop it down in there. You could use a magnet to place it in, but then you'd have to get it off the magnet somehow. You may be able to pull it off, but personally I'd try and find the correct spark plug socket.
Can you suggest which Anti-Seize Grease I should look at? For the Torque, how do I know how hard/much torque I've applied? should I just tighted it up as much as I can?
I never did it before, but after watching this video, I am planning to do it myself this time. Thank you so much.
You definitely should! It's not hard at all!
Doing this on my wife's car later today with your video as a guide! This is so much infinitely easier than on my 2015 Subaru Outback. Might take 15 minutes compared to several hours. Thanks for the video!
Oh yeah, this will be much easier than the Outback! The CX-5 spark plugs are so easy to get to. Good luck!
I believe you left out one important step and specification what is the spark plug gap I thought I would find it in the description link. I though I listened and watched the whole video. Maybe I missed it.
@@kennascales The spark plugs I bought came pre-gapped - but yes, very good point, if the spark plugs don't come pre-gapped you definitely want to make sure you gap them.
@@BuckleUpWeb you know even if they come pre-gap doesn't mean they're were set correctly or they hadn't been dropped you just don't know. I think it is important to always check and set if not within range. I appreciate you responding. I curious why you didn't share what the recommended gap is. I guess that's why I'm here Lol.
Gap for 2016 CX5 is. . 041 - 051 also found
. 044 hope this helps someone like me.
@@kennascales Thanks for sharing that. That's a good point - it is probably best to always double check to make sure the gaps are accurate. Thanks again!
thanks for video. Just saved me $500, which is what the dealership was charging me for the easy job.
Great! Glad to hear I could help!
Same to me
what a rip off dealers are
@@ZenPepperClub Especially for easy things like this!
I ordered the spark plug socket, I thought it would be 5/8ths, I'm glad I watched the video.
This is a great video. Few pointers since I had to do 3 cars. (1) 6" or more socket extension is a must (2) Have handy a breaker bar. For 1 car needed it since 1 spark plug had seized. (3) A socket wrench of course. For these items and the spark plug socket I found the best price at Harbor Freight. At least 50% cheaper overall I found than AZ or Loews or HD. Its not that this is required to be done for a living thus for such 1 off cases their quality is good enough.
Great pointers! The 6" extension and breaker bar are definitely helpful, and Harbor Freight is a solid choice for affordable tools, especially for one-off jobs. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Thanks for this, I just changed my spark plugs for the first time using this guide and it went great!
One tip to anyone else watching this - you'll probably want at least a 6" socket extension. I did it with a 3" extension and it worked but was kind of cramped, not a lot of room for the wrench to move.
No problem! Good point, a 3" extension would make the job more difficult
Recommend cleaning all of the road dirt off of the area around the plugs, before you pull the boots off, to keep dirt out of cylinders. Also, dirt holds moisture, which may encourage misfiring.
Yes, good thought, thanks Lawrence!
Yes, I prefer the “one at a time” method, instead of removing all coils and plugs at one, do each to completion, one at a time, limits exposure of open ports.
@@BuckleUpWeb When you ordered these plugs in the link did they come pregapped for the CX-5? Did you double check them to see if they were gap properly before you installed them? Thank you in advance for the reply.
@@edwoll Yep, they come pregapped for the CX-5 and I double checked.
well said loco. Old diesel mechanic I am
I'm likely going to be buying a 2015 Mazda CX-5 later today. Replacing a crappy old Mercury Mariner. I bought plugs to replace on the Mariner last fall, then learned that you have to disassemble like the entire top of the engine bay guts, lots of parts and wires and tubes and covers, etc. Super complicated just to gain access to the 3 spark plugs facing the firewall. It was insane. I never even bothered. I'll gift the plugs to whoever I sell it to. Ford engineers were lunatics on that one.
Good luck on the CX-5! I've been very happy with mine. Easy spark plugs is a big plus!
Thank you for this video, saved big money and did my own replacement, spark plugs and ignition coil’s!!
Happy to hear that! Way cheaper than paying somebody to do it!
Just did this job in 30 minutes, thanks for the great video!
Great, so glad to hear I could help!
Thanks for the video. Very helpful. Took me about 30 mins max. The old plugs weren’t too bad but it’s definitely made a difference with acceleration and just generally running smoothly. Have about 75k mileage on 2016 2.5L CX-5. Cost around $85 for 4 plugs and a new plug socket as I didn’t have the correct size.
Awesome, glad the video helped!!
You made the whole process look so straightforward and simple, Subscribed!
Thanks! Glad I could help!
I just got this done on our mazda cx5 2.0 with 73k miles on it. Now i knew after that long the plugs definitely would need replacing and that putting new ones in should restore some lost power but i didn't expect it to be that big of a difference. The car literally now feels 30% more powerful i honestly can't believe how big of a difference it made. The old plugs look very bad they had like rusting on the ceramic where it meets the metal. imo since it made this big of a difference they should have been changed like 15k miles ago.
It's always satisfying when a simple fix makes such a huge improvement! Glad to hear it!
How's your mpg any better?
@@Trail_Hunter I haven't really been paying attention, but if your spark plugs are old then replacing them will definitely improve your gas milage
@@Trail_Hunter I think it is better but i haven't really paid attention to it. id say it's saving me maybe $30 a month in fuel now maybe more.
The guide was spot on as well as the link for the spark plug socket. 👌
Great, so glad it was helpful!😁
Very detailed video. Love it. One of the dealers by me is charging over $400 but that also includes oil change and other stuff.
Great! Thanks for watching!!
Charging me 450 for plug replacement only
wow, thanks so much for the video. just had my wife's cx5 in for service, the dealer wanted to do plugs for 299$. insane!
Glad it helped! Changing your spark plugs is so easy, definitely worth doing yourself if you're up to it!
You sound just like a guy I know. Ryan, is that you? LOL. Nice video. It's worth mentioning that since the spark plug threads are steel and the cylinder head is aluminum, you need to be absolutely sure that the engine is at a resting temperature before trying to remove the spark plugs. The advice to avoid using anti-seize compound is to help avoid overtightening the spark plugs. Thanks for the video.
Nope, I'm not Ryan! That's a really good tip, definitely want to make sure the engine isn't hot when you do this!
THANK YOU 🙏🏾, just did it and took me maybe 20 minutes cause I was watching video doing it lol but got it done .z subscribed
Great! You saved yourself a bunch of money!
Thanks for this. My Mazda dealer quoted $290 to change spark plugs!!! I have completely lost faith in them.
So crazy! Definitely not worth it, you can do it easily yourself for under $50
@@BuckleUpWeb yeah, looks simple to do on my CX5, my Jeep Wrangler JK a different story, one side is easy, the other side (driver) you have to remove the intake plenum to get access.
@@TheSchmed Ugh, that's so annoying, you'd think they would design everything with basic maintenance in mind...
updated quote 2 weeks ago was $399 -_-
Good idea to double check the gap even on new plugs using a feeler gauge.
You forgot to mention the gap! If plugs have been dropped or roughly handed, they can be out of spec. Wrong gap can weaken the internal explosion. Food for thought.
The spark plugs I bought come pre-gapped, but you're right, it's best to check them first!
Thank you for this you just saved me $300 at the dealership ❤
Glad I could help!
Really appreciate this video! Gonna try it now! Thanks!
Great! Let me know how it goes
Only think I would say is it might be a good idea to pull the coils off one at a time, just to be 100% safe that you don't put them back in a different order. I know it's pretty obvious based on the wire length, but I just like to be safe than sorry.
Never a bad idea!
Easy and simple demonstration
Thank, glad I could help!
I would use compressed air to blow dirt out of hole before taking plug out.
That's not a bad idea John!
Thanks for a good Vid Buckle Up! The spark plug change out is as straight forward as my 2006 CR V. Just purchased a 2018 CX 5, I will check to see if the plugs are the same. Good luck with the channel I just subscribed.
Thanks!!
I have seen videos and comments that you must use a torque wrench to put spark plugs back on otherwise you can damage the engine. Please comment
Thanks! I probably should have used a torque wrench, but I didn't have one. It's a good idea to use one. The torque specs are:
Cast Iron: 10.8-18 lb. ft.
Aluminum: 10.8-14.5 lb. ft.
Got my issue resolved. Appreciate the help!
Great! What was your issue?
Great video wish, I knew this before I hand spent $382 for a tune-up. Have to change my Ignition Coils, had one done by shop, along with spark plugs, the others are acting up now 2014 cx5 2.0 liter, 135k miles 6 speed. It just started jerking, low exceleration, I bought NGK Igniton coils online, will do myself, I also changed bad MAF sensor. It's cheaper, than paying a shop. thanks
Definitely cheaper to do it yourself!! Thanks for watching
Amazing! Super clear and straightforward. One question: how tight should the spark plugs be put back in? Is there any specified torque spec for them or is it good to just tighten it 'enough'?
Thanks! I probably should have used a torque wrench, but I didn't have one. It's not a bad idea to use one if you have one. The torque specs are:
Cast Iron: 10.8-18 lb. ft.
Aluminum: 10.8-14.5 lb. ft.
@@BuckleUpWeb Thank you for finding these for me!
Thanks, You just saved me around $500 from going to the dealership, but, why do they charge so much? For something this simple to do?? Just did it in 15 minutes today 😂
Good question! Glad I could help!
Thank you this was clear, step-by-step and well done. now I’m gonna go do the same thing since the plugs have arrived.
Good luck! It's easy and satisfying once you finish!
Looks like this eill be an easy job. I may also have to reolace the valve cover gasket too. I noticed a little bit of oil maybe seeping out from thr back. Hopefully thats not a tough job.
The spark plugs will be easy! Hopefully the rest goes easy too!
Thanks for posting a helpful video.
Glad it was helpful!
So which brand of deep socket 9/16" is good for replace park plug.do u have any suggestions sir.Thank
Yep! There's a link in the description to the socket I used!
I'm trying to to find the 9/16" socket to change .Actually I have 1 set of Stanley tool.When I took 1 socket 9/16" from this set to put the the new park plug.But that socket is sort not enough space to hold park plug .
Helpful video. Thanks !
Thank you!
Thanks man, this will save me $250
Great! So glad to hear it!
what is the calibration in the spark plug calibration? what is the torque for the spark plug? is copper grease needed? also I did not see you using dielectric grease,
Nice video
Thanks!!
Do you need to disconnect the battery to do this? Also how often the coils need to be replaced? I have 80000 miles on my mazda.
this would be my question too
Thank you. Excellent video.
Thanks! Glad I could help!
Nice video. I have a 2016. Thanks
Glad I could help!
Thanks for the link to the socket
The one I got at auto zone was just shy to be used
Weird that the Auto Zone one didn't work, glad to hear the one I used worked for you!
@@BuckleUpWeb yeah it caught me off guard lol. The socket stopped rihht before the hex of where it shoulda been
Do you need to gap the spark plugs still? We did a long time ago, I haven't had to do this in a while lol
The spark plugs I used came pre-gapped, so no need to gap them yourself if you use the same ones I did. Check with the manufacturer if you end up using a different spark plug brand!
very good video. Good job! do more like this!
Thank you!
Great video! Dealer wanted to charge me $300 for the same job..lol
Glad I could help and save you some money!
Great video! Just wondering - do I need to disconnect the battery before doing this service?
thanks!
Thanks! I didn't disconnect mine and I don't believe you need to. Doesn't hurt to do it though.
Should I put dielectric grease on it? if so, which part should I put it on? Thank you.
There is some debate on whether you should put grease on spark plugs, I checked on NGK's website (the manufacturer of the spark plugs I used in the video) and they said not to put grease on the spark plugs, so that makes it easy. Don't use grease if you use the spark plugs I used. If you use different spark plugs then check with the manufacturer first.
Id this the same on the newer cX-5's, including the turbo? Back to leaning towards the turbo which states these should be changed more often
I believe everything is exactly the same up to the 2017 model. 2018 and later may be a little different, but I would imagine the process is very similar. Just make sure you buy the correct spark plugs.
@@BuckleUpWeb Same exact spark plugs and method for my 2021 CX30
@@daimon9Great thanks, that's helpful to know!
Hey thanks! This totally helped
No problem! Glad to hear it!
You can use small rubber hose with magnet, on the end and or magnet rod to grab the spark plugs out of each cylinder, if they fall off your non magnetic socket as well….clean the head from dust and rat poop before taking them all out…do one plug at a time….anti seize🤔 not used here on the threads on new spark plugs??
Great ideas for if you don't have a spark plug socket!
I checked on NGK's website (the manufacturer of the spark plugs I used in the video) and they said not to put anti-seize on the spark plugs. Don't use anti-seize if you use the spark plugs I used but if you use different spark plugs then check with the manufacturer first.
A 5/16" SAE socket works just as well as an 8mm socket.
Thanks for sharing - do you know what the gap should be?
The spark plugs I used came pre-gapped so I'm not sure what the gap is offhand.
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@@beri232 thank you!
@@moggie100th you’re welcome :) I’m doing mine tomorrow. Lol
Do you know what’s the number of the cylinders? Going from left to right?
One resource said it’s 3-2-1-4
But I fixed but and it’s still giving me problem!
Btw great video! I never done it before but I did it
I'm not sure the order of the cylinders - the wires should go on the same way they came off. Did you mix up the wires?
Great video can you please send me the link where did you buy wrench and spark plug socket the magnetic one thank you
Yep! The links are in the description below the video!
This looks so simple! Would you recommend it for a newbie?
Ps, i have a quote in hand from the Mazda dealership; $439.44!
Absolutely you could do this! Save yourself the $439.44!
Thank you; will advise!
@@BuckleUpWeb Success! It was easy as you showed. Thank you!!
@@hilden. Awesome, so glad to hear it! It always feels so satisfying once you fix something on your car!😀
Thank you for an excellent video!
Glad you liked it!
great video. thank you!
Glad it helped!
Subscribed 😍
Would a 14MM socket do the trick? For some reason i'm having trouble finding a 9/16 with extension.
Honestly, I'm not sure if a 14MM would work or not, the manufacturer's specifications say 9/16 so that's the only one I know for sure. Here's a link to the one I used if it helps, an extension will fit on it: amzn.to/2SeLJ4e
The old spark plug sockets used to have just a piece of pre-cut foam inside the socket. You could add that to your socket if you don't want to buy the socket. Maybe an old pool noodle or similar. You'll need to drill out center large enough to grip the spark plug.
@@edkight6447 Great idea!
You never gapped them
The spark plugs I used came pre-gapped, so no need to gap them yourself if you use the same ones I did.
do you need to gap the plug before installing ? I wast old to do ,,, and what is the gap on those should be , thank's
The spark plugs I used came pre-gapped, so no need to gap them yourself if you use the same ones I did. Check with the manufacturer if you end up using a different spark plug brand.
I have a 2018 cx5 with 65k on it. How long are the plugs supposed to last? I seen something about 80k, but mine seems a bit laggy at lower rpm's and am thinking they might need changed.
The owner's manual says to change them at 75k, but it's not unheard of to need to do it earlier, especially if you're noticing stalling, starting problems or engine misfires. Swapping out the spark plugs is an easy and cheap fix, so definitely try that before you try anything else.
Is there any torque specs for the spark plugs brother?
Ah yep, torque specs are:
Cast Iron: 10.8-18 lb. ft.
Aluminum: 10.8-14.5 lb. ft.
Well done sir.
Thank you!
Thank you!
No problem!
no mention of gapping. it's been awhile since I've done this but I remember having to Gap the spark plugs are they coming pre-gapped for the vehicle Make and model these days 🤔?
The spark plugs I used came pre-gapped, so no need to gap them yourself!
How about some anti-seize on the threads, other wise great video.
Thanks! I checked on NGK's website (the manufacturer of the spark plugs I used in the video) and they said not to put anti-seize on the spark plugs. I'm not sure if it would really hurt but I didn't put any on
Thank you!!
No Problem!!
What should I do if the bolt won’t unscrew?
What about the spark plug gap, should we check that or are they preset?......thanks
They're preset on the spark plugs I used!
Can Bosch double iridium work fine ?
Sorry, I can't say for sure. All I know is that the ones I used in the video will work.
how do you know how tight to screw in the sparkplug without screwing it too much?
You can tighten to the specific torque that the spark plug manufacturer recommends with a torque wrench, they recommend:
Cast Iron: 10.8-18 lb. ft.
Aluminum: 10.8-14.5 lb. ft.
Thank you sir 🙏
You're welcome!
Did you gap the plugs or did they come already set at the correct gap?
The spark plugs I bought came pre-gapped
@@BuckleUpWeb I put mine in my 2016 Mazda CX-5 yesterday and they were all perfectly gapped also. My old plugs had 128,000kms on them and aside from minimal carbon buildup, they were in excellent condition.
@@beri232 Glad it went smoothly!
Do you know how much they need to be torqued at?
Yep, torque specs are:
Cast Iron: 10.8-18 lb. ft.
Aluminum: 10.8-14.5 lb. ft.
10-14lb per Mazda
do i need to have a torque wrench and set it up to a specific a torque spec or can i just use the same wrench listed in your description?
I probably should have used a torque wrench, but I didn't have one. It's not a bad idea to use one if you have one. The torque specs are:
Cast Iron: 10.8-18 lb. ft.
Aluminum: 10.8-14.5 lb. ft.
@@BuckleUpWeb thanks! also will this work on 2019 model as well?
@@spoons3697 The engine is almost exactly the same on the 2013-2017 models, 2019 make have some slight differences but the process should be exactly the same. I can't see why you'd have any trouble after watching the video - just make sure you get the right spark plugs, that's the only thing I can think of that would be different on a 2019
You saved me $200
Great! Happy to hear it!
Thanks
No problem!
Does it not call for a specific torque for the plugs.
I probably should have used a torque wrench, but I didn't have one. It's not a bad idea to use one if you have one. The torque specs are:
Cast Iron: 10.8-18 lb. ft.
Aluminum: 10.8-14.5 lb. ft.
Would you know the spark plug gap at hand?
Sorry, I don't know the gap offhand, the spark plugs I used in this video come pre-gapped for Mazda CX-5, so I didn't need to worry about it
O'Reilly Auto told me .042-.044 spark plug gap.
I bought a 9/16” Duralast spark plug socket from autozone and it doesn’t seem to be deep enough. I could use a regular 9/16 socket to loosen the spark plug and remove with magnetic socket but I’m concerned with putting the new spark plug in. Have you ever heard of this problem?
Hmmm, I'm not sure why that wouldn't work. Maybe try going back to Autozone and ask them why it doesn't fit? I would think that any spark plug socket would be deep enough.
I haven't used a regular socket, the hard part would be threading in the new plug, you don't want to just drop it down in there. You could use a magnet to place it in, but then you'd have to get it off the magnet somehow.
You may be able to pull it off, but personally I'd try and find the correct spark plug socket.
Same with me. I was able to find a deeper spark plug socket on Amazon.
Any idea if your spark plugs should be torqued to a certain N.m setting?
Yep, torque specs according to NGK (plugs I used in this video):
Cast Iron: 10.8-18 lb. ft.
Aluminum: 10.8-14.5 lb. ft.
Gonna save me about $300 at the dealership
That's so insane!
Maintenance is so easy on this engine not like a 90s MB v8 with special torx bolts and redundant bolts and plastic covers smh
Yeah, basic maintenance is so easy on a CX-5, glad I'm not dealing with a bunch of unnecessary bolts!
The Mazda service center quoted me $360 to do this.
Insane! Not worth it at all when you can do it in 20-30 minutes on your own
Don't forget to torque plugs to spec and use anti-seize grease on threads... and before clean debris BEFORE removing plugs.
Can you suggest which Anti-Seize Grease I should look at? For the Torque, how do I know how hard/much torque I've applied? should I just tighted it up as much as I can?
Don't you need to torque to spec
That's not a bad idea. The torque specs are:
Cast Iron: 10.8-18 lb. ft.
Aluminum: 10.8-14.5 lb. ft.
The dealership wanted $275.00 for this job LOL
Not worth it!!
Nothing worse than forcing it in and stripping those threads, cue stomach drop.
Oh no, don't want to do that!