How many spark plugs does a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe have?
Usually an engine has one spark plug per cylinder, but some engines may have two spark plugs per cylinder.
Can you replace the spark plug on a Hyundai Santa Fe?
Replacing the spark plugs on a Hyundai Santa Fe is quite intensive and most owners choose to let the dealership perform the procedure. But there are a few that would want to do it themselves.
How do you replace the valve cover gasket on a Santa Fe?
Apply liquid gasket to the head cover gasket at the corners of the recess. Install the valve cover and using a torque wrench tighten the bolts in sequence. Using the spark plug tool, put the new spark plugs in. Reconnect the spark plug wires and the breather hose from air cleaner hose.
What should I do if my spark plug is stuck?
05- You can remove the front plugs at this time. If the plug wires are stuck, rotate them clockwise and counter-clockwise until they are loose. Use dielectric grease on the bolts when you replace them. Anti-seize on the plug threads is also recommended. However, be careful not to get it on the electrodes.
Where are the tie down bolts on a Santa Fe?
Remove the three rear plenum tie down bolts. The left one you can see from the left side, the right one is right below the throttle cables about an inch from the right edge of the plenum, and the center one is under the main throttle cable bracket. DO NOT REINSTALL THE CENTER BOLT WHEN REVERSING THE PROCESS.
Replacing the spark plugs on a Hyundai Santa Fe is quite intensive and most owners choose to let the dealership perform the procedure. But there are a few that would want to do it themselves.
How do you remove a spark plug from a Hyundai?
Use the spark plug removal tool, ratchet, and a 3/8″ extension to remove the spark plugs from the engine. Rotate counterclockwise to remove the spark plug. You may need to use a magnetic pickup tool to pull out the spark plug. Install new spark plugs.
What kind of spark plugs do Hyundais use?
The original spark plugs installed on Hyundai equipped with the four-cylinder engine are NGK, or Denso iridium coated spark plugs. Below we have listed two highly rated spark plugs that will fit Hyundai vehicles.
When to replace the spark plugs on a 2016 Hyundai Elantra?
According to the owner’s manual of a 2016 Hyundai Elantra, the spark plugs should be replaced every 105,000 miles or 84 months. Keep in mind that depending on your driving style and conditions, the spark plugs may last longer or need to be replaced as early as 60,000 miles.