A true “how to” video! The time you spent explaining how the coil connectors work and all the detailed steps of how you did what you did is invaluable. It’s those little details that we DIYers often get stuck on or slowed down by. Thank you!

Just replaced the sparkplugs on my 2018 Outback (4 cylinder). It was a real pain in the ass, especially the plug on the drivers side rear plug. Just like you showed in the video, there is very little room to get the plug boot out. Obviously Subaru engineers don't think about service friendliness.

Thanks for showing this video.  Prior to watching, I would have felt taken advantage of, to be billed 2 hours of labor for spark plug replacement.  I can't believe how labor intensive they made it to access the spark plugs.  Yeesh.

Quickest way I've ever spent $600 in my life!

Thank you. Now I'm not going to have a subaru 😅😅😅

Why do you need to unplug the coils rather than unbolting the whole piece and leaving it?

Absolutely head and shoulders above almost every other "how to" video  of a tricky vehicle maintenance job that I've ever seen. Your explanations and descriptions are spot on and the camera angles give you a great idea of what you would actually see. It also made up my mind that, should this be required for our Outback, given  my tool collection and competence level, our local dealership in Ayr will be getting the job. I've been doing basic maintenance tasks on our vehicles for many years and have never had spark plugs swapped by a garage, but this is an access problem too far. Great video.

Geez thank you. There are like no tutorials online. Can't believe my luck finding your video two days after you posted it.

Thanks, this is by far the best video I've seen on how to change the spark plugs for a Subaru Outback. You clearly showed all the steps. It still took me 3 hours, but that was mostly because I couldn't get the driver's-side rear coil pack off. I depressed the release wire but it wouldn't release the connector. I ended up prying the release wire off with a screwdriver, then the connector came loose easily and I was able to get the pack off to complete the pack removal. Getting the release wire back on was a little difficult due to the cramped quarters, but it worked in the end.

I watched 3 other videos before I got to this one (yours Jack Fletcher), it is hands down, no contest, the best video on how to change the plugs on my Subaru Outback (2015 Unlimited). You showed the process with excellent details included that will boost my confidence in doing this, which I am going to do very soon ( in 2 days). The details you include are very important/valuable to those of us that are DIYers. But now I also see why the Dealer charges so much for the labor on this job, but now I'll do it anyway. I would have provided my own plugs and coils for the Dealer. Thanks a million!!

This is by far the best video for changing the Outback spark plugs. Thank you.

12:28 I used a magnetic thin walled 3.78” long with integrated swivel spark plug socket and used various 1” extensions as needed. But the long socket does make it easy.

Great video for a still relevant car.  I always leave my wires connected to the coil pack, it helps hold it out of the way when I gently pull them aside.  Also one less thing to fail or break in the process.  Also, 3/8 snap on wobbly or universal joint for that rear driver side, long extension then ratchet up out of the way to break it loose.

definitively cured me of buying one. Thanks.

1.8 hrs.  This guy did it under 17 min 😎.

Hey man GREAT VIDEO!
first time doing spark plugs and this was crazy difficult for me ur video was perfect and literally made the impossible possible for me lol 😂 much love!

Great video! good explanation and excellent camera angles too. No wonder this is an expensive service at a shop. But I might pay myself to do it..

Very helpful. My 2017 OB 2.5i just hit 150k, so this is definitely needed. Based on your video I'm now considering having a mechanic do it - doesn't look like a ton of fun ;-)

Great vid. Just a miserable job. All of my connectors were stuck bad. Just did it without removing the coils.

Wow, Subaru does not make it easy. I love what you do for me, Toyota!