Where to buy spark plugs for Hyundai Santa Fe?
You depend on your Hyundai Santa Fe for its generous passenger and cargo capacity, quality interior, superior value offered and modern styling. Make sure that each start is as quick and easy as possible by purchasing new spark plugs for Hyundai Santa Fe from AutoZone.
How long does it take to replace spark plug on Santa Fe?
The procedure should take about 45 minutes max, once you have studied the steps and your engine bay as well as comfortable with working on the engine. Longer (about an hour) the first time due to the nasty center tie down bolt (explained later).
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.
When to change spark plugs on Hyundai Santa Fe?
Good luck. This is for the 2.7L V6 engine. While it is possible that the procedure can be performed on the 2.4/3.5 liter versions, this write-up only outlines the 2.7L procedures. Change interval is 50-60K on platinum plugs and 10-30k for copper ones.
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.
How does a spark plug work in a car?
A fully functional spark plug has an insulated passageway that facilitates voltage travelling down an electrode, where it jumps the gap and is conducted into the engine block for grounding.
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.
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.