Has anyone changed the spark plugs on their Azera yet? With 126K miles, it's time and I'm considering going with NGK Iridum plugs. When I had my Camry, I used Bosch Platinum +4 plugs, but Bosch plugs run too hot for Hyundai cars. Anyone have any experience with NGK plugs?
Has anyone changed the spark plugs on their Azera yet? With 126K miles, it's time and I'm considering going with NGK Iridum plugs. When I had my Camry, I used Bosch Platinum +4 plugs, but Bosch plugs run too hot for Hyundai cars. Anyone have any experience with NGK plugs?
I think I read somewhere that the Azeras come with the NGK Iridum plugs and if they last over 100K I wouldn't have problem using them. Yes, I did use the NGKs in my Chrysler 300M and never a problem. To bad its not as easy to change the plugs in our Azeras as it was in the 300M, 30 minutes to R&R all six.
That would be interesting information. I know when I had my '02 Sonata, they came with Champion plugs in them. I agree with you on not being able to change the plugs on the Azeras ourselves. The front three are pretty easy to get to, it's those back three that are a monster. It must be a lot of work because everywhere I've called, the labor alone is around $250 for plug replacement.
That would be interesting information. I know when I had my '02 Sonata, they came with Champion plugs in them. I agree with you on not being able to change the plugs on the Azeras ourselves. The front three are pretty easy to get to, it's those back three that are a monster. It must be a lot of work because everywhere I've called, the labor alone is around $250 for plug replacement.
Hi Allmet, confirmed with my Hyundai parts dept and use the NGK plugs.
$11 to $14 apiece on amazon, not a cheap plug. Yes, you have to remove the intake manifold to get to the back three and if doing it yourself , I would have a new intake gasket available, don't want any air leaks after all that work to change three plugs.
Well...that is what I will go with then. I know when I stopped by All Tune & Lube in my area, they were charging $30/plug for the tune up. So...I'll gladly pay $11-$14/plug! LOL
Yeah...it's a lot of work and I'm really not interested in doing it. However, I would get the intake gasket and probably the upper engine gasket replaced while I'm at it.
It may be a lot of work but look at it this way, only to be done every 100K miles...so in reality, that's not bad at all.
Does anyone know why the 2009 Azera 3.8 is spec'd for a 1-step colder plug? Is the engine different?
I just changed my plugs at 70K miles. They could have easily gone 100K miles. The plugs were clean and the gap was still tight at .044.
I have used Denso TT plugs in other applications, always choosing the one-step colder plug option, and always been happy with the performance and gas mileage results. So I bought 6 Denso PK20TT and put them in my Azera about 10 days ago.
The car ran just as smooth and had just as much power. I gapped them at .046. I had to leave on a 1400 mile trip. Gas mileage was the same or a little less at first, but now it appears I am getting 3% - 4% better mileage if i can trust the car's computer display. I am not taking these plugs out.
The Denso PK20TT will not last as long as the stock Iridium NGKs. I have done clutches and timing belts in other cars but I am not as quick or as skilled as sbr711. It took me 4 hrs to change the Azera plugs but I think I could do it quicker next time.
I was going to buy the intake gasket. It appears I need two a front and rear. Is that correct? Gaskets are 6.26 each
total Price is $50.68 with shipping.
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