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Platinum spark plugs?

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by blackjacktaco, Jan 8, 2010.

  1. Jan 8, 2010 at 8:44 PM
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    blackjacktaco

    blackjacktaco [OP] New Member

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    I have a 2004 V6. Is it safe to use platinum or uridium NGKs or should i stick with the stock ones?
     
  2. Jan 8, 2010 at 8:45 PM
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    TacomaDan

    TacomaDan Don't go off ninjin

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    Most people have recommended to me the stock dual electrode plugs.
     
  3. Jan 8, 2010 at 9:16 PM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    X2. Use the OEM dual ground plugs for best results. And Welcome to TW! :)
     
  4. Jan 8, 2010 at 9:43 PM
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    TacomaDan

    TacomaDan Don't go off ninjin

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    Ya my bad. I meant ground. I dont think there is such thing as a dual electrode?
     
  5. Jan 9, 2010 at 5:33 AM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Its all good. Alot of folks call them dual electrode, and who really knows who is right ;)
     
  6. Jan 9, 2010 at 6:42 AM
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    You obviously already got your answer, but just to throw in my $0.02. A couple of months ago I replaced my plugs with NGK Iridium - seemed to make sense to get a better, longer lasting plug. I didn't notice anything from a performance standpoint, but my gas mileage went down about 2 mpg. Coincidentally I took them out yesterday and replaced them with the OEM Denso dual ground plugs.

    Can't beat it when the best plug for your truck is cheap!
     
  7. Jan 9, 2010 at 7:23 AM
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    choda

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    ya i paid 20.00 less for the stock toyota plugs
     

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