Hit 25,000 miles and had to change the plugs on my 2009 Aveo with the Ecotex engine. Surprised how easy it was. If anyone needs instructions let me know.
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Hit 25,000 miles and had to change the plugs on my 2009 Aveo with the Ecotex engine. Surprised how easy it was. If anyone needs instructions let me know.
Yea, I just did mine too. Coming from 2 sideways GM 6 cylinders in a row, I was pleasantly surprised at the level of ease.
I'm going to try doing mine today... picked up some NGK Iridiums last night.
are they supposed to be changed at 25k, i'm going to have to do that..
I'm almost at 30k right now... Never done it before in an aveo, but according to the guys above it's fairly easy, so I think I'll be able to figure it out. And if I understand correctly, spark plugs are not supposed to be torqued, right? :o
Technically yes. I screw them on just snuggly, to prevent gas leaking, but loose enough to be able to remove them 25K miles down the road.
I actually went by the instructions on the box - finger tight until they stop, and then 1/2 to 2/3 turn with a wrench. I actually put them in and took them back out to put on some anti-seize (since they're Iridium, I might keep them in there for a bit more than 25K mi).Quote:
Originally Posted by ontarian_frog
Also I went through two Bosh Premium wire sets (well, technically only one of them went in, the other one didn't even pass the inspection on the store counter). I put the first one it, but when I pulled one of the wires off of the distributor connectors, the ceramic part that should stay on the wire remained on the distributor prong :shock: Not good... when I demonstrated it to my dad (I was doing work by his house today) - two of them stayed on!!! And at the store three out of four disconnected from the wires and remained on the car.... (I had to drive to a store about 15 miles away because local Autozone didn't have any and the two closest ones after that were out too). So when I got to a store that supposedly had a set, I showed him what the problem was and they refunded me and gave me my money back no problem. When I did get to inspect the set that they had, one of the rubber covers (also the side that goes to the distributor) had a large gash in it... So I just put my stock wires back on in the store parking lot. Probably not going back there for those for now... And now I'm looking for a set of spark plug wires to match my NGK Iridiums... I wish NGK made a set for our car, but unfortunately they don't. Any suggestions?
Can you post the "how to" on the board so that the new owners coming into the forum looking for it can find it. I am still below the 5k mark so I won't have to do this for a while but i will be looking for these instrutions in the future and I won't take it to the stealership or repair shop and pay a pretty penny just to change 4 plugs [-(Quote:
Originally Posted by Rotarydial
Thanx
So I found out that NGK did make spark plugs for our engine, its just that nobody has it anymore. I even found the part number for them : KRX004 and the stock number 56038. But when I go to NGK website they say they're "OBSOLETE - NO REPLACEMENT". So I take it I'm out of luck on NGK wires because their site doesn't have then, and all sites that say they do but temporarily out of stock will try to re-stock at NGK and probably get to the same info.
So any suggestions for a good spark plug wire set?
Paste that part number into google and it should pull up a bunch of sites that had sold them in the past. Call em up and see if they have them in stock.
Already contacted a few of them... no luck so far. :xQuote:
Originally Posted by Daox
So I called/emailed everyone I could google with that part number, and no luck with that... even called local stores: Action Auto parts, Autozone, O'Reilly's (former Schucks)... no luck. Then on my way to Action Auto Parts to pick up a WIX filter for my HHR I saw a sign for NAPA auto parts... So as usual, they have their couple of brands I've never heard of, and then when I asked for the best they could get - he said that he would highly suggest NGK's ( :!: ) wire set. He stock checked it for me and sure enough, one left in some warehouse in Connecticut 8) :!: Ordered it, it should be here next week!!! 8) 8) 8)Quote:
Originally Posted by serega12
Haha, nice (lucky) find. :)
Yep. Agreed. :D I hope they will live up to their brand name and last me the life of my car... or at least this engine. Wishful thinking, but I would love to get a Z20LET put into my Aveo. =P~ \:D/ :bounce:Quote:
Originally Posted by Daox
I don't know if it's doable or if one could even be shipped state side thou... I'd need a VX-R ECU, harness, and all the other happy stuff that attaches to it... Oh, and I believe it has to have 6 speed transmission? Now that's REALLY wishful thinking.
Did anyone post a "How To" on this topic?
Thanks!
Here's the one for 04/05 (written back in 06, so the other years didn't really exist yet), but I'm sure the general guidelines for your car are the same... viewtopic.php?f=22&t=58Quote:
Originally Posted by Oriontool
ill type up a diy for this this weekend with pics i NEED to do mine just been to busy on other cars im at like 79000 k on same plugs ](*,) i know i know [-X [-X but i will get something up this weekend
Just did mine today on my 09 Aveo5. I bought the Autolite Iridium plugs for 6.99/pc. I was very surprised to not find any spark plug wires, just that bar that houses everything! It took about 10 minutes because I was being very careful and checking all of the gaps. I don't really notice any difference in how the plugs perform on the 60 mile drive to work, but maybe my fuel economy will improve a little. I filled up on the way home and found a solid 39mph on mostly highway driving. One thing of note on the 09 is that you need a number 40 star bit driver to remove the plug bridge. It also made putting everything back together easier to use antiseize on the studs that hold the plug bridge on.
yeah plugs wont make much of a difference, but if they are gapped wrong or going bad you will notice lol
that bridge you speak of is the coil pack, its directly on the spark plugs instead of on the side of the block (hence no plug wires)
Didn't work for me. Couldn't get the cover off and then one of the bolts snapped off putting everything back together. I'm gonna go cry now and take my car to the dealer Monday.Quote:
Originally Posted by serega12
I like the NGK solid copper plugs, I replaced my stock ones at 50k and even tho they were worn they still worked great.
MY AVEOS 2010 SEDAN 1.6 (103HP) THE OWNER´S MANUAL INDICATE PROPER -STOCK- IS NGK SPARK PLUG NUMBER BKR6E (calibration1.0 to 1.1 mm). I REPLACE WITH BKR15E AND WORK PERFECTLY. SOMETIME I PUT AUTOLITE IRIDIUM BUT I BEEN HAD PROBLEMS TO COLD START.
BKR15E is a much colder plug. With NGK, the higher the #, the colder the plug and vice versa, but for most other mfgs, the higher the #, the hotter the plug. If you get fouling come winter or notice alot of carbon building up, go to a hotter (lower # BKR#E) plug. The rest of the letters should be the same as they describe the length, thread size, and electrode specs.Quote:
Originally Posted by DOSALOGA
I need advice on changing the plugs on my 2009 Aveo - I got the ecotec cover removed, then what? its plugged in on the right side and I see two torx screws - what would be my next step?
Thanks!
20Aveo09
take out the torx screws to remove the coilpack. Then take out the spark plugs underneath.
Since I haven't done plugs on my Aveo, I found this out on the interweb, supposedly from a call to a dealer:Quote:
Originally Posted by petrified.rabbit
A) when facing the engine, look down at the black plastic cover on top of the engine, underneath that cover is the coil, and then below the coil bridge is the 4 spark plugs.
B) See the white letters ECOTEC, at the right hand side of this center black plastic piece is a ARROW sign ingrained in the top of the black plastic pointing to your right. THUS you need to slide this black plastic center piece to your right, it will only move about 1/4 of an inch to the right or so at most.
C) then put your fingers underneath the portion of the black plastic piece(ECOTEC) that is now slid out to the right and sticking out about a 1/4 of inch; now pull or lift straight up with your fingers underneath that black center piece. It is snug but do not worry you will not break it, it should pop straight up for you. Now you can see the coil bridge on top of the engine.
D) Then on the right hand side of the bridge coil there is a electric type plug that goes into the right hand side of the bridge coil, you need to unplug it from the bridge coil. You will need a 40 Torx bit to unscrew the two screws that are holding the coil bridge in place over the spark plugs.
E) Then once you unscrew those two screws, you just lift the coil straight up or pull straight up.
D) Then looking down inside the top of the engine you will see the 4 spark plugs. You will need a 5/8 spark plug socket to unscrew the spark plugs.
Hope it's a help.
Happy Driving,
Kirk
thanks, rabbit - but do I need to disconnect or unplug it before I remove the torx's? and also, how difficult is it to persuadeQuote:
Originally Posted by petrified.rabbit
the coilpack to lift up? tks
it "pops" off, no real persuasion. just a gently even pull. I would unplug it to make life easier, you are going up maybe 5 inches before you could "fold" it out of the way attached so to speak, to it would be easier to unplug and remove than to leave it attached.
well I tried 'prying' the plug away and off but it didn't move much but will try a gently even pull as you suggest,
and I understand from what you wrote that it WOULD be easier unplugged so will try it again...
thanks!
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! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by DOSALOGA
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 whatQuote:
Originally Posted by aveonix
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by 20Aveo09
Happy Driving,
Kirk
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
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?
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.
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..Quote:
Originally Posted by wylee
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)