Changing Spark Plugs on 2009 Aveo

[DOSALOGA]

JUST CHECK THE CALIBRATION FOR BEST PERFORMANCE (1.0 to 1.1mm) & ONE BY ONE JUST TO BE SURE TO PLUG THE RIGHT WIRE TO THE RIGHT SPAKPLUG. IF YOU LOST THE SECUENCE JUST CHECK THE LARGE OF WIRES.

[gone20]

JUST CHECK THE CALIBRATION FOR BEST PERFORMANCE (1.0 to 1.1mm) & ONE BY ONE JUST TO BE SURE TO PLUG THE RIGHT WIRE TO THE RIGHT SPAKPLUG. IF YOU LOST THE SECUENCE JUST CHECK THE LARGE OF WIRES.

thanks for the advice Dosaloga! I will remember that!

[aveonix]

Any luck? I still haven't looked at mine, but the electrical plugs almost always have a spring loaded catch, lever, etc. to keep the plug engaged. Often you squeeze the plug while pulling.

Happy Driving,
Kirk

[gone20]

Any luck? I still haven't looked at mine, but the electrical plugs almost always have a spring loaded catch, lever, etc. to keep the plug engaged. Often you squeeze the plug while pulling.

Happy Driving,
Kirk

I hadn't made much progress yesterday, other than getting the ecotec cover off and trying to determine how exactly that plug comes out - several wires go into one plug which apparently is held in place by a clip - that plug in turn is attached to what
looks like another plug (which I tried removing with no joy). I went no further, deciding to wait until I had ample time to spend on it. I thought earlier this morning that perhaps it IS the first plug, if you will, that being held in place by a clip, that comes out. I know once I discover what's going on and how it's done, I will feel comfortable next time.
Thanks!
Tom

[aveonix]

I hadn't made much progress yesterday, other than getting the ecotec cover off and trying to determine how exactly that plug comes out - several wires go into one plug which apparently is held in place by a clip - that plug in turn is attached to what
looks like another plug (which I tried removing with no joy). I went no further, deciding to wait until I had ample time to spend on it. I thought earlier this morning that perhaps it IS the first plug, if you will, that being held in place by a clip, that comes out. I know once I discover what's going on and how it's done, I will feel comfortable next time.
Thanks!
Tom

It's the one with the clip. Remove the clip and the plug should come free.

Happy Driving,
Kirk

[gone20]

Thanks, Kirk, that simplifies it to the point where even a pea-brain like me can do it!
I'll letcha know how it turns out -
Tks agn!
Tom

[wylee]

This is interesting. After seeing this thread I had to look at my owner's manual; I couldn't believe the recommended spark plug replacement interval was 25k. The manual goes a bit further in saying not to exceed 37.5k. Jesus! What the hell did they use for plugs?

[gone20]

well then I'm in deep doo-doo as my Aveo has almost 48k on the original plugs, and I'm a stickler for proper maintenance - looks like I failed here miserably. Hope to change plugs tomorrow though.

[petrified.rabbit]

This is interesting. After seeing this thread I had to look at my owner's manual; I couldn't believe the recommended spark plug replacement interval was 25k. The manual goes a bit further in saying not to exceed 37.5k. Jesus! What the hell did they use for plugs?

they are standard coppers, i had to replace mine at 19000 miles because it started to miss terribly. I think i am due for another set here soon..

[DOSALOGA]

I don´t know if am I wrong but I change the sparkplugs every 10,000km (is cheap part) and then my car always is working fine (just like 10 box)