Price for plug change

XRayHipp · 02-23-2004, 07:36 PM

I'm just wondering if $90 is a fair price to pay someone to change plugs in my car -- plus I'm providing the v-powers.
Sorry if this should be in the noob section -- I don't feel comfortable doing it right now as I don't have any type of magnetic "grabber"

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cnk · 02-23-2004, 07:39 PM

You don't need magnetic "grabbers" for plugs. It takes about an hour to an hour and a half to do the plugs if it's your first time so $90 is about right as most places charge $65/hour for labor. You could always see if there's someone in your area that is willing to do it with you or do it cheaper.

Calvin

Fubaru · 02-24-2004, 12:03 AM

I've changed the plugs in my WRX once and I swore I'd never do it again... I assume it's a similar PITA in your 2.5RS to swap plugs.
If you do it yourself it would help to have a 1" or 2" articulated ratchet extension. Personally I think it's worth $90 to have somebody else do it.

xxtwowheelfiendxx · 02-24-2004, 12:47 AM

did them in my L and it took me bout 10 min and cost the price of the spark plugs.... like 16$

silvscorp · 02-24-2004, 12:53 AM

um..i changed mine and i thought it was a lot easier than I though. I have 02 WRX btw, only need to remove the battery and airbox. Entire process took me 40 mins.

If you take to the dealer then it should be one hour job I assume? Depends on the dealer's rate, average should be around 70-75 an hour.

Hayes · 02-24-2004, 12:19 PM

My Forester 2.5L engine takes me about 45 minutes to change plugs. Remove front part of air intake, two bolts on window washer and move aside and do it. The first time the rubber spark plug boots are very tight and will require a strong hand to twist and pull them loose. Eddie

mofoporn · 02-25-2004, 12:10 AM

Spark plugs are very easy to do. All you have to do on the drivers side is take the windshield washer fluid resv out. Takes 20min max if that. I say save the $90 and buy beer and stippers!!!

scoobydrew06 · 02-25-2004, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by xxtwowheelfiendxx
did them in my L and it took me bout 10 min and cost the price of the spark plugs.... like 16$

dido

gr8-wrx · 02-25-2004, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by silvscorp
um..i changed mine and i thought it was a lot easier than I though. I have 02 WRX btw, only need to remove the battery and airbox. Entire process took me 40 mins.

If you take to the dealer then it should be one hour job I assume? Depends on the dealer's rate, average should be around 70-75 an hour.

In the WRX, you only needed to remove the battery and airbox? Did you have to use a special extension like the other folks?

cnk · 02-25-2004, 02:45 PM

You don't even have to remove the battery. With the right tools, you can just remove the airbox on the passenger side and lift the windshield resevoir out of the way on the driver's side for access. I use a spark plug socket and a 1/2" extension to get the plugs loosened and then I remove the socket wrench and just turn the extension and socket with my hands.

Calvin

02-23-2004, 07:36 PM	#1
XRayHipp Scooby Newbie Member#: 50070 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Melbourne, Fla Vehicle: 2002 Black Slushbox 2.5 Ounces to Freedom	Price for plug change I'm just wondering if $90 is a fair price to pay someone to change plugs in my car -- plus I'm providing the v-powers. Sorry if this should be in the noob section -- I don't feel comfortable doing it right now as I don't have any type of magnetic "grabber" * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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02-23-2004, 07:39 PM	#2
cnk Scooby Guru Member#: 10757 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NJ Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Limited 6MT DGM	You don't need magnetic "grabbers" for plugs. It takes about an hour to an hour and a half to do the plugs if it's your first time so $90 is about right as most places charge $65/hour for labor. You could always see if there's someone in your area that is willing to do it with you or do it cheaper. Calvin

02-24-2004, 12:03 AM	#3
Fubaru Scooby Specialist Member#: 6046 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: San Francisco Vehicle: '08 Prius	I've changed the plugs in my WRX once and I swore I'd never do it again... I assume it's a similar PITA in your 2.5RS to swap plugs. If you do it yourself it would help to have a 1" or 2" articulated ratchet extension. Personally I think it's worth $90 to have somebody else do it.

02-24-2004, 12:47 AM	#4
xxtwowheelfiendxx Scooby Newbie Member#: 47597 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Vermont Vehicle: 1997 ///M3 '93 Impreza	did them in my L and it took me bout 10 min and cost the price of the spark plugs.... like 16$

02-24-2004, 12:53 AM	#5
silvscorp Scooby Specialist Member#: 28480 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NJ	um..i changed mine and i thought it was a lot easier than I though. I have 02 WRX btw, only need to remove the battery and airbox. Entire process took me 40 mins. If you take to the dealer then it should be one hour job I assume? Depends on the dealer's rate, average should be around 70-75 an hour.

02-24-2004, 12:19 PM	#6
Hayes Scooby Specialist Member#: 11808 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Coral,FL	My Forester 2.5L engine takes me about 45 minutes to change plugs. Remove front part of air intake, two bolts on window washer and move aside and do it. The first time the rubber spark plug boots are very tight and will require a strong hand to twist and pull them loose. Eddie

02-25-2004, 12:10 AM	#7
mofoporn Scooby Newbie Member#: 4766 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: I want some Toquitos! Vehicle: 2001 2.5 RS BRP	Spark plugs are very easy to do. All you have to do on the drivers side is take the windshield washer fluid resv out. Takes 20min max if that. I say save the $90 and buy beer and stippers!!!

02-25-2004, 02:45 PM	#10
cnk Scooby Guru Member#: 10757 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NJ Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Limited 6MT DGM	You don't even have to remove the battery. With the right tools, you can just remove the airbox on the passenger side and lift the windshield resevoir out of the way on the driver's side for access. I use a spark plug socket and a 1/2" extension to get the plugs loosened and then I remove the socket wrench and just turn the extension and socket with my hands. Calvin