How To Change Plugs On 05 Tocoma V6

parfleet · 05-16-2007, 12:46 PM

Just purchased a 2005 Tocoma Pre-Runner with the 4.0 V6 Engine. The truck had only 21,000 on it when I purchased it on 12 April 2007. I converted to Royal Purple Motor Oil immediately and replaced the drain plug with a oil drain off/on valve from Lubricant Specialists. I replaced the stock air filter with a K&N. I am a do-it-yourself and am wondering when the time comes to change the plugs, how will I can access to them. The passenger side appears to fairly easy. It looks like all I have to do is remove the air filer and and can easily gain access to the three plugs there. The driver side looks like a challenge for sure. Any ideas out there please.

Thanks!

parfleet

2003greenbean · 05-16-2007, 03:25 PM

i have never even looked under the hood of a 2nd gen tacoma but hpefully someone here can help welcome to tacoma world

007Tacoma · 05-17-2007, 04:54 AM

Wish I could help, but I have the 4-banger.

Good news - These plugs are extended life, I am going from my horrible memory, but I think you don't have to change them until 50,000 miles. It could be more, but I just woke up and I have a horrible memory.

Panama Red · 05-17-2007, 07:16 AM

The Service Guide book says that the V6 spark plugs get replaced at 30k miles (not 50k miles). The I4 uses Iridium plugs that are good for 100k, but the V6 plugs (from what I understand) are copper cored, so that makes them 30k miles.

07TRDsport · 07-24-2007, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by parfleet

I converted to Royal Purple Motor Oil immediately and replaced the drain plug with a oil drain off/on valve from Lubricant Specialists.

parfleet

the valve is just so you can turn it and drain the oil out, correct? seems much easier.. how much do they cost?

Panama Red · 07-24-2007, 06:51 AM

O'Rilleys sells a "push and turn" type drain plug for $11 that fits on the Taco too, size M12 x 1.25 IIRC. I chose this one over the drain valve that has a handle because it is less likely to be bumped by something you drive over and lose all your oil.

07TRDsport · 07-24-2007, 08:38 AM

yeah i was thinking about that problem... haha

tacomaman06 · 07-24-2007, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panama Red

O'Rilleys sells a "push and turn" type drain plug for $11 that fits on the Taco too, size M12 x 1.25 IIRC. I chose this one over the drain valve that has a handle because it is less likely to be bumped by something you drive over and lose all your oil.

are these made out of brass, with an o-ring? if so, i may get one for my taco, and one for our honda accord!

05-16-2007, 12:46 PM	#1
parfleet Junior Member Joined: May 2007, #1594 Location: Pensacola, FL. Age: 60 Posts: 9 05 PreRunner, SR5 Package, 4.0 Engin 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Front Bush Guard with 100 Watt Driving Lights, Color Match Tonel Cover.	How To Change Plugs On 05 Tocoma V6 Just purchased a 2005 Tocoma Pre-Runner with the 4.0 V6 Engine. The truck had only 21,000 on it when I purchased it on 12 April 2007. I converted to Royal Purple Motor Oil immediately and replaced the drain plug with a oil drain off/on valve from Lubricant Specialists. I replaced the stock air filter with a K&N. I am a do-it-yourself and am wondering when the time comes to change the plugs, how will I can access to them. The passenger side appears to fairly easy. It looks like all I have to do is remove the air filer and and can easily gain access to the three plugs there. The driver side looks like a challenge for sure. Any ideas out there please. Thanks! parfleet

05-16-2007, 03:25 PM	#2
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007Tacoma Moderator; TW Moderator Joined: Jan 2007, #643 Location: San Antonio, Texas Age: 27 Gender: Guy Posts: 5,822 08 PreRunner SR5 DoubleCab LongBed BSP 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L TacomaWorld.com Sticker, URD True Cold Air Intake, Debadged, Blackened Headlight Mod, 30% Window Tint, Access LE Tonneau, Bed Mat, OEM Daytime Running Lights + On/Off Switch, Fogs-On-Anytime Mod, Alternating Turn-Signal Mod, Canvas Seat Covers, Pioneer Stereo, iPod Connection, PAC steering wheel remote, Homemade Bike Rack (4 bikes), Firestone Destination ATs 265/75R16, TRD Suspension Upgrade	Wish I could help, but I have the 4-banger. Good news - These plugs are extended life, I am going from my horrible memory, but I think you don't have to change them until 50,000 miles. It could be more, but I just woke up and I have a horrible memory. __________________ 007Tacoma is currently out of the forum and on vacation. If you would like to leave a message for 007, do so here: beep

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05-17-2007, 07:16 AM	#4
Panama Red Senior Member Joined: Apr 2007, #1442 Location: Irmo, SC Age: 57 Posts: 118	The Service Guide book says that the V6 spark plugs get replaced at 30k miles (not 50k miles). The I4 uses Iridium plugs that are good for 100k, but the V6 plugs (from what I understand) are copper cored, so that makes them 30k miles.

07-24-2007, 06:51 AM	#6
Panama Red Senior Member Joined: Apr 2007, #1442 Location: Irmo, SC Age: 57 Posts: 118	O'Rilleys sells a "push and turn" type drain plug for $11 that fits on the Taco too, size M12 x 1.25 IIRC. I chose this one over the drain valve that has a handle because it is less likely to be bumped by something you drive over and lose all your oil.

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