How to replace spark plugs on Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain?

You will find Spark Plugs located threaded into the top (3.6L V6) or the side (3.4L V6) of each Cylinder Head, so remove the air intake duct for a 3.6L V6; otherwise, you can check it out from here! You will need specific tools including spark plug socket, extension, and gap gauge for adjusting the gaps as required. It is recommended not to start until the engine is completely cold. Examine new plugs for defects and adjust their gaps using a gauge whose measurements are provided in the gap specifications section. Carefully bend the side electrode without breaking off any porcelain insulator if required. Avoid scratching these platinum or iridium coatings on these electrodes. If your engine is a 3.6L V 6 take out ignition coils or rather untwist boots and pull them off since in case of having a 3.4 L V 6 engine remove spark plug wires by simply twisting and pulling off boots." Use compressed air around plugs in order to avoid any dirt falling into cylinders."Fit spark plug socket over plug to be removed, turn counterclockwise and then compare against chart supplied showing how engine should run." A thin coat of anti-seize compound should be applied before installing new plugs."Install a new plug into hole, thread it tight with torque wrench / ratchet using short piece rubber hose for assistance". Finally put back ignition coil or set spark plug wire on each other after you have done this process for all remaining spark plugs.

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- 2010-2017 Chevrolet Equinox | LT SUV, LTZ SUV | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.6L
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- 2018-2024 Chevrolet Equinox | 4 DOOR BASE , 4 DOOR LT , 4 DOOR LTZ | 4 Cyl 1.5L
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- 2010-2017 Chevrolet Equinox | LS SUV, LT SUV, LTZ SUV | 4 Cyl 2.4L
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- Replaces: 12568387, 25330840, 12565030, 25161444
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- 2005-2009 Chevrolet Equinox | SS SUV AWD, SS SUV FWD, SUV AWD, SUV FWD, SUV LT AWD, SUV LT FWD | 6 Cyl 3.4L
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- 2008-2009 Chevrolet Equinox | SS SUV AWD, SS SUV FWD, SUV AWD, SUV FWD, SUV LT AWD, SUV LT FWD | 6 Cyl 3.6L
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- 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox | 4 DOOR LT , 4 DOOR LTZ | 4 Cyl 2.0L
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- 2005-2006 Chevrolet Equinox | SUV AWD, SUV FWD, SUV LT AWD, SUV LT FWD | 6 Cyl 3.4L
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Chevrolet Equinox Spark Plug

Spark Plug of Chevrolet Equinox vehicles is those specific components which help in burning the mixture of air and fuel in the burning chamber of the engine. The Spark Plug starts the combustion process when it ignites the mixture of fuel and air, which has been pre-mixed to the tune desired by the Engine Control Unit ECU in the engine. Chevrolet Equinox Spark Plugs generally have an insulator made from ceramic crucible, central electrode that has a metal terminal covered by copper core center electrode and extensively encased in steel shell. There are various types of Spark Plugs; copper/nickel Spark Plugs, platinum Spark Plugs, and iridium Spark Plugs; the assessment reveals that the heat range, and the kinds of the electrodes differ in terms of their durability and high performance depending on the intended use of a particular type of engine. There are correlations between the Regularity of the maintenance or replacement of the Spark Plugs and the Chevrolet Equinox's efficiency in terms of performance and fuel consumption.

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Q: How to replace spark plugs on Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain?
A: You will find Spark Plugs located threaded into the top (3.6L V6) or the side (3.4L V6) of each Cylinder Head, so remove the air intake duct for a 3.6L V6; otherwise, you can check it out from here! You will need specific tools including spark plug socket, extension, and gap gauge for adjusting the gaps as required. It is recommended not to start until the engine is completely cold. Examine new plugs for defects and adjust their gaps using a gauge whose measurements are provided in the gap specifications section. Carefully bend the side electrode without breaking off any porcelain insulator if required. Avoid scratching these platinum or iridium coatings on these electrodes. If your engine is a 3.6L V 6 take out ignition coils or rather untwist boots and pull them off since in case of having a 3.4 L V 6 engine remove spark plug wires by simply twisting and pulling off boots." Use compressed air around plugs in order to avoid any dirt falling into cylinders."Fit spark plug socket over plug to be removed, turn counterclockwise and then compare against chart supplied showing how engine should run." A thin coat of anti-seize compound should be applied before installing new plugs."Install a new plug into hole, thread it tight with torque wrench / ratchet using short piece rubber hose for assistance". Finally put back ignition coil or set spark plug wire on each other after you have done this process for all remaining spark plugs.