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Oil or Antifreeze on spark plug ?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tinker2, Aug 8, 2013.

  1. Aug 8, 2013 at 2:08 PM
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    tinker2

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    So I just got done changing my spark plugs for the 90,000 service. I noticed the middle plug on the driver side wasn't tight when removing it. After pulling it there was something on the plug at the base and porcelain. I don't know if it was oil, antifreeze or compression residue from being loose ? This engine hasn't missed a beat, no oil or antifreeze use and the plugs look almost like they did when I put them in at 60,000.
    Any ideas ? Thanks
     
  2. Aug 8, 2013 at 2:12 PM
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    Mossy

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    Got pics?
     
  3. Aug 8, 2013 at 3:25 PM
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    No, but still have the plugs. I can take a couple.
     
  4. Aug 8, 2013 at 4:01 PM
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    Here's a few. The plug on the left in the photo of all six is the one.

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  5. Aug 8, 2013 at 4:33 PM
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    Unburned fuel or spark plug tube seals leaking. Looks more like fuel though
     
  6. Aug 8, 2013 at 4:33 PM
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    What does it smell like?
     
  7. Aug 8, 2013 at 5:38 PM
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    I completed my 60k service and found some of that tarry stuff on the end, not as high on the porcelain though. Another odd thing was the gap on all plugs were .050 instead of the .043. I read something about used plugs being that wide.
     
  8. Aug 8, 2013 at 5:44 PM
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    I didn't smell the plug. After giving some thought I'm thinking it's un burnt fuel from the plug being loose.
     
  9. Aug 8, 2013 at 5:56 PM
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    Found the same thing on my plugs at 60k.
     

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