spark plug color

Cobra69 · 11-16-2008, 07:27 PM

Ok so I changed out my spark plugs which where NGK's......I didn't put them in there. I put in Denso 60,000 mile plugs from the dealer.

Here is my question:

ALL 6 plugs looked coco brown from the end of the thread to the resistor tip...........this color just doesn't seem right any thoughts???

luk8272 · 11-16-2008, 07:33 PM

Hope this does it for you.
http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0geu.q65S...q/faqread2.asp

Cobra69 · 11-16-2008, 07:36 PM

Hmmmmmmmm............mine dont look like any of those. I'll post up pic tomorrow so you can see what i'm talking about. Thanks for your input I appreciate it.

luk8272 · 11-16-2008, 07:42 PM

Yeah mine never look like any in the pictures either.

Cobra69 · 11-16-2008, 08:01 PM

Here are a couple pics of what im talking about.

TengoTaco · 11-16-2008, 08:32 PM

In the back of my Haynes book it has pictures of good and bad spark plugs. Yours look normal. Here is the definition of normal wear:

Brown to grayish-tan color and slight electrode wear. Correct heat range for engine and operation conditions.

BeefTaco · 11-16-2008, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobra69

Here is my question:

ALL 6 plugs looked coco brown from the end of the thread to the resistor tip...........this color just doesn't seem right any thoughts???

That's what a normal Toyota spark plug looks like normal plugs should be brownish tan in color witch means the heat range is right and the engine looks to be running normal.

RCBS · 11-17-2008, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobra69

Ok so I changed out my spark plugs which where NGK's......I didn't put them in there. I put in Denso 60,000 mile plugs from the dealer.

Here is my question:

ALL 6 plugs looked coco brown from the end of the thread to the resistor tip...........this color just doesn't seem right any thoughts???

Denso Iridiums? do you still have the part number?

luk8272 · 11-17-2008, 09:15 AM

Those plugs look pretty good.

Cobra69 · 11-17-2008, 01:22 PM

RCBS here is the part number on the reciept #90919-01192 3.87 each.

OK guys thanks alot for taking the time out to check the pics and let me know that is normal. I appreciate your input.

linkfeeney · 11-23-2008, 11:09 AM

i open the engine cover of my truck, I dont see where I put the plugs into the coil packs?
I want to do it myself when it hits 30k Miles
thanks!

Cobra69 · 11-23-2008, 11:25 AM

the plugs are about 5" below the coil packs and boots on the wires.

Cobra69 · 11-23-2008, 11:26 AM

If you undo the bolt on one of the coil packs and pull it out of the engine, look into the hole the coil pack came from you will see the spark plug at the bottom of the hole.

linkfeeney · 11-23-2008, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobra69

If you undo the bolt on one of the coil packs and pull it out of the engine, look into the hole the coil pack came from you will see the spark plug at the bottom of the hole.

can u take a pic of it?
sorry, I;m one of those hands on person

thanks!

Cobra69 · 11-23-2008, 01:41 PM

UM.......its too dam cold out to pull a coil pack off my truck.....LOL

what year is your truck?

linkfeeney · 11-24-2008, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobra69

UM.......its too dam cold out to pull a coil pack off my truck.....LOL

what year is your truck?

i have an 09, I dont even know where the coil pack is? do u need to add anti-seizing compound?

chris4x4 · 11-24-2008, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linkfeeney

i have an 09, I dont even know where the coil pack is? do u need to add anti-seizing compound?

Yes, you will need anti seize on the plugs.

linkfeeney · 11-24-2008, 06:39 AM

any pics of these coil packs on where i put new plugs would be super?

my tire pressure monitoring system came on and 2 of my right tires are low but i got them filled up! awesome!

Cobra69 · 11-24-2008, 06:50 AM

ok I'll take a pic of the coil pack on my truck..........mine is an 02 3.4 v-6, so might be different then yours,but you"ll get the idea. DON'T over tight the plugs either.

linkfeeney · 11-24-2008, 09:43 AM

yeah i know about the not to overtighten it. it will crack the engine block

when it is snug, I leave it as its

11-16-2008, 07:27 PM	#1
Cobra69 Senior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10578 Location: Taxachusetts (Massachusetts) Gender: Male Posts: 300 02 Tocoma TRD Expedition Setup 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4 V-6 2002 Tacoma TRD Access Cab, Deckplate Mod.,Grey wire Mod.,Cobra CB,Ext. Diff. Breather,E-locker rear only for now,CBI Custom Winch bumper, SAW 2.0, All Pro 5" leaf packs+Bilstiens 5150-10" shocks,Cooper STT 285x75x16 on Wheelers Type B 16x8 rims, Budbuilt front+Mid skid plates, Custom transfer crossmember+skidplate,Trail-Gear sliders,custom roof-rack,Ultimate-air CO2 tank,4-Hella 500 H.I.D. Lights,Atlas 10,000 lbs winch. Custom Half-doors for the summer.	spark plug color Ok so I changed out my spark plugs which where NGK's......I didn't put them in there. I put in Denso 60,000 mile plugs from the dealer. Here is my question: ALL 6 plugs looked coco brown from the end of the thread to the resistor tip...........this color just doesn't seem right any thoughts??? __________________ That Which Does Not Kill You Only Makes you Stronger.......This Is Why I Walk the Thin Blue Line. 2002 Tacoma TRD Access Cab, Deckplate Mod.,Grey wire Mod.,Cobra CB,Ext. Diff. Breather,E-locker rear only for now,CBI Custom Winch bumper, SAW 2.0, All Pro 5" leaf packs+Bilstiens 5150-10" shocks,Cooper STT 285x75x16 on Wheelers Type B 16x8 rims, Budbuilt front+Mid skid plates, Custom transfer crossmember+skidplate,Trail-Gear sliders,custom roof-rack,Ultimate-air CO2 tank,4-Hella 500 H.I.D. Lights,Atlas 10,000 lbs winch. Custom Half-doors for the summer, 1" body lift.

11-16-2008, 07:33 PM	#2
luk8272 Southern Louisiana Joined: Feb 2008, #4929 Location: Kaplan, Louisiana Age: 26 Gender: Guy Posts: 1,936 07 Silver4dr. 4x4, V6 Shortbed 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 5% Tint, Bug flector, vent Visors, Removed secondary air filter, Rear Spring TSB w/ Bilstein shocks, Toytec 3" lift, Debadged, Billet Grille, 17x9 Pro comp 6001 rims, BFG 285/70/17, Fog light anytime mod, Tailgate hose clamp mod, Prodry AFE filter. Extended Differential Breather, ABS on/off, 6000k HID heads/fogs, ScanguageII Wanting Sliders and Exhaust!	Hope this does it for you. http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0geu.q65S...q/faqread2.asp __________________

11-16-2008, 07:36 PM	#3
Cobra69 Senior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10578 Location: Taxachusetts (Massachusetts) Gender: Male Posts: 300 02 Tocoma TRD Expedition Setup 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4 V-6 2002 Tacoma TRD Access Cab, Deckplate Mod.,Grey wire Mod.,Cobra CB,Ext. Diff. Breather,E-locker rear only for now,CBI Custom Winch bumper, SAW 2.0, All Pro 5" leaf packs+Bilstiens 5150-10" shocks,Cooper STT 285x75x16 on Wheelers Type B 16x8 rims, Budbuilt front+Mid skid plates, Custom transfer crossmember+skidplate,Trail-Gear sliders,custom roof-rack,Ultimate-air CO2 tank,4-Hella 500 H.I.D. Lights,Atlas 10,000 lbs winch. Custom Half-doors for the summer.	Hmmmmmmmm............mine dont look like any of those. I'll post up pic tomorrow so you can see what i'm talking about. Thanks for your input I appreciate it. __________________ That Which Does Not Kill You Only Makes you Stronger.......This Is Why I Walk the Thin Blue Line. 2002 Tacoma TRD Access Cab, Deckplate Mod.,Grey wire Mod.,Cobra CB,Ext. Diff. Breather,E-locker rear only for now,CBI Custom Winch bumper, SAW 2.0, All Pro 5" leaf packs+Bilstiens 5150-10" shocks,Cooper STT 285x75x16 on Wheelers Type B 16x8 rims, Budbuilt front+Mid skid plates, Custom transfer crossmember+skidplate,Trail-Gear sliders,custom roof-rack,Ultimate-air CO2 tank,4-Hella 500 H.I.D. Lights,Atlas 10,000 lbs winch. Custom Half-doors for the summer, 1" body lift.

11-16-2008, 07:42 PM	#4
luk8272 Southern Louisiana Joined: Feb 2008, #4929 Location: Kaplan, Louisiana Age: 26 Gender: Guy Posts: 1,936 07 Silver4dr. 4x4, V6 Shortbed 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 5% Tint, Bug flector, vent Visors, Removed secondary air filter, Rear Spring TSB w/ Bilstein shocks, Toytec 3" lift, Debadged, Billet Grille, 17x9 Pro comp 6001 rims, BFG 285/70/17, Fog light anytime mod, Tailgate hose clamp mod, Prodry AFE filter. Extended Differential Breather, ABS on/off, 6000k HID heads/fogs, ScanguageII Wanting Sliders and Exhaust!	Yeah mine never look like any in the pictures either. __________________

11-17-2008, 01:22 PM	#10
Cobra69 Senior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10578 Location: Taxachusetts (Massachusetts) Gender: Male Posts: 300 02 Tocoma TRD Expedition Setup 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4 V-6 2002 Tacoma TRD Access Cab, Deckplate Mod.,Grey wire Mod.,Cobra CB,Ext. Diff. Breather,E-locker rear only for now,CBI Custom Winch bumper, SAW 2.0, All Pro 5" leaf packs+Bilstiens 5150-10" shocks,Cooper STT 285x75x16 on Wheelers Type B 16x8 rims, Budbuilt front+Mid skid plates, Custom transfer crossmember+skidplate,Trail-Gear sliders,custom roof-rack,Ultimate-air CO2 tank,4-Hella 500 H.I.D. Lights,Atlas 10,000 lbs winch. Custom Half-doors for the summer.	RCBS here is the part number on the reciept #90919-01192 3.87 each. OK guys thanks alot for taking the time out to check the pics and let me know that is normal. I appreciate your input. __________________ That Which Does Not Kill You Only Makes you Stronger.......This Is Why I Walk the Thin Blue Line. 2002 Tacoma TRD Access Cab, Deckplate Mod.,Grey wire Mod.,Cobra CB,Ext. Diff. Breather,E-locker rear only for now,CBI Custom Winch bumper, SAW 2.0, All Pro 5" leaf packs+Bilstiens 5150-10" shocks,Cooper STT 285x75x16 on Wheelers Type B 16x8 rims, Budbuilt front+Mid skid plates, Custom transfer crossmember+skidplate,Trail-Gear sliders,custom roof-rack,Ultimate-air CO2 tank,4-Hella 500 H.I.D. Lights,Atlas 10,000 lbs winch. Custom Half-doors for the summer, 1" body lift.

11-16-2008, 08:32 PM	#6
TengoTaco Senior Member Joined: May 2008, #6892 Location: Vista, CA Age: 21 Posts: 253 2004, TRD,4x4 2004 Access Cab Manual 3.4L Flowmaster 40, OME 881 Coils and OME Comfort Shocks. Installed!	In the back of my Haynes book it has pictures of good and bad spark plugs. Yours look normal. Here is the definition of normal wear: Brown to grayish-tan color and slight electrode wear. Correct heat range for engine and operation conditions.

11-17-2008, 09:15 AM	#9
luk8272 Southern Louisiana Joined: Feb 2008, #4929 Location: Kaplan, Louisiana Age: 26 Gender: Guy Posts: 1,936 07 Silver4dr. 4x4, V6 Shortbed 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 5% Tint, Bug flector, vent Visors, Removed secondary air filter, Rear Spring TSB w/ Bilstein shocks, Toytec 3" lift, Debadged, Billet Grille, 17x9 Pro comp 6001 rims, BFG 285/70/17, Fog light anytime mod, Tailgate hose clamp mod, Prodry AFE filter. Extended Differential Breather, ABS on/off, 6000k HID heads/fogs, ScanguageII Wanting Sliders and Exhaust!	Those plugs look pretty good. __________________

11-23-2008, 11:09 AM	#11
linkfeeney Senior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #393 Location: mount laurel, NJ Posts: 652 09 Doublecab TRD Off-rd 2009 Double Cab Automatic v6	i open the engine cover of my truck, I dont see where I put the plugs into the coil packs? I want to do it myself when it hits 30k Miles thanks!

11-23-2008, 11:25 AM	#12
Cobra69 Senior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10578 Location: Taxachusetts (Massachusetts) Gender: Male Posts: 300 02 Tocoma TRD Expedition Setup 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4 V-6 2002 Tacoma TRD Access Cab, Deckplate Mod.,Grey wire Mod.,Cobra CB,Ext. Diff. Breather,E-locker rear only for now,CBI Custom Winch bumper, SAW 2.0, All Pro 5" leaf packs+Bilstiens 5150-10" shocks,Cooper STT 285x75x16 on Wheelers Type B 16x8 rims, Budbuilt front+Mid skid plates, Custom transfer crossmember+skidplate,Trail-Gear sliders,custom roof-rack,Ultimate-air CO2 tank,4-Hella 500 H.I.D. Lights,Atlas 10,000 lbs winch. Custom Half-doors for the summer.	the plugs are about 5" below the coil packs and boots on the wires. __________________ That Which Does Not Kill You Only Makes you Stronger.......This Is Why I Walk the Thin Blue Line. 2002 Tacoma TRD Access Cab, Deckplate Mod.,Grey wire Mod.,Cobra CB,Ext. Diff. Breather,E-locker rear only for now,CBI Custom Winch bumper, SAW 2.0, All Pro 5" leaf packs+Bilstiens 5150-10" shocks,Cooper STT 285x75x16 on Wheelers Type B 16x8 rims, Budbuilt front+Mid skid plates, Custom transfer crossmember+skidplate,Trail-Gear sliders,custom roof-rack,Ultimate-air CO2 tank,4-Hella 500 H.I.D. Lights,Atlas 10,000 lbs winch. Custom Half-doors for the summer, 1" body lift.

11-23-2008, 11:26 AM	#13
Cobra69 Senior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10578 Location: Taxachusetts (Massachusetts) Gender: Male Posts: 300 02 Tocoma TRD Expedition Setup 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4 V-6 2002 Tacoma TRD Access Cab, Deckplate Mod.,Grey wire Mod.,Cobra CB,Ext. Diff. Breather,E-locker rear only for now,CBI Custom Winch bumper, SAW 2.0, All Pro 5" leaf packs+Bilstiens 5150-10" shocks,Cooper STT 285x75x16 on Wheelers Type B 16x8 rims, Budbuilt front+Mid skid plates, Custom transfer crossmember+skidplate,Trail-Gear sliders,custom roof-rack,Ultimate-air CO2 tank,4-Hella 500 H.I.D. Lights,Atlas 10,000 lbs winch. Custom Half-doors for the summer.	If you undo the bolt on one of the coil packs and pull it out of the engine, look into the hole the coil pack came from you will see the spark plug at the bottom of the hole. __________________ That Which Does Not Kill You Only Makes you Stronger.......This Is Why I Walk the Thin Blue Line. 2002 Tacoma TRD Access Cab, Deckplate Mod.,Grey wire Mod.,Cobra CB,Ext. Diff. Breather,E-locker rear only for now,CBI Custom Winch bumper, SAW 2.0, All Pro 5" leaf packs+Bilstiens 5150-10" shocks,Cooper STT 285x75x16 on Wheelers Type B 16x8 rims, Budbuilt front+Mid skid plates, Custom transfer crossmember+skidplate,Trail-Gear sliders,custom roof-rack,Ultimate-air CO2 tank,4-Hella 500 H.I.D. Lights,Atlas 10,000 lbs winch. Custom Half-doors for the summer, 1" body lift.

11-23-2008, 01:41 PM	#15
Cobra69 Senior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10578 Location: Taxachusetts (Massachusetts) Gender: Male Posts: 300 02 Tocoma TRD Expedition Setup 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4 V-6 2002 Tacoma TRD Access Cab, Deckplate Mod.,Grey wire Mod.,Cobra CB,Ext. Diff. Breather,E-locker rear only for now,CBI Custom Winch bumper, SAW 2.0, All Pro 5" leaf packs+Bilstiens 5150-10" shocks,Cooper STT 285x75x16 on Wheelers Type B 16x8 rims, Budbuilt front+Mid skid plates, Custom transfer crossmember+skidplate,Trail-Gear sliders,custom roof-rack,Ultimate-air CO2 tank,4-Hella 500 H.I.D. Lights,Atlas 10,000 lbs winch. Custom Half-doors for the summer.	UM.......its too dam cold out to pull a coil pack off my truck.....LOL what year is your truck? __________________ That Which Does Not Kill You Only Makes you Stronger.......This Is Why I Walk the Thin Blue Line. 2002 Tacoma TRD Access Cab, Deckplate Mod.,Grey wire Mod.,Cobra CB,Ext. Diff. Breather,E-locker rear only for now,CBI Custom Winch bumper, SAW 2.0, All Pro 5" leaf packs+Bilstiens 5150-10" shocks,Cooper STT 285x75x16 on Wheelers Type B 16x8 rims, Budbuilt front+Mid skid plates, Custom transfer crossmember+skidplate,Trail-Gear sliders,custom roof-rack,Ultimate-air CO2 tank,4-Hella 500 H.I.D. Lights,Atlas 10,000 lbs winch. Custom Half-doors for the summer, 1" body lift.

11-24-2008, 06:39 AM	#18
linkfeeney Senior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #393 Location: mount laurel, NJ Posts: 652 09 Doublecab TRD Off-rd 2009 Double Cab Automatic v6	any pics of these coil packs on where i put new plugs would be super? my tire pressure monitoring system came on and 2 of my right tires are low but i got them filled up! awesome!

11-24-2008, 06:50 AM	#19
Cobra69 Senior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10578 Location: Taxachusetts (Massachusetts) Gender: Male Posts: 300 02 Tocoma TRD Expedition Setup 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4 V-6 2002 Tacoma TRD Access Cab, Deckplate Mod.,Grey wire Mod.,Cobra CB,Ext. Diff. Breather,E-locker rear only for now,CBI Custom Winch bumper, SAW 2.0, All Pro 5" leaf packs+Bilstiens 5150-10" shocks,Cooper STT 285x75x16 on Wheelers Type B 16x8 rims, Budbuilt front+Mid skid plates, Custom transfer crossmember+skidplate,Trail-Gear sliders,custom roof-rack,Ultimate-air CO2 tank,4-Hella 500 H.I.D. Lights,Atlas 10,000 lbs winch. Custom Half-doors for the summer.	ok I'll take a pic of the coil pack on my truck..........mine is an 02 3.4 v-6, so might be different then yours,but you"ll get the idea. DON'T over tight the plugs either. __________________ That Which Does Not Kill You Only Makes you Stronger.......This Is Why I Walk the Thin Blue Line. 2002 Tacoma TRD Access Cab, Deckplate Mod.,Grey wire Mod.,Cobra CB,Ext. Diff. Breather,E-locker rear only for now,CBI Custom Winch bumper, SAW 2.0, All Pro 5" leaf packs+Bilstiens 5150-10" shocks,Cooper STT 285x75x16 on Wheelers Type B 16x8 rims, Budbuilt front+Mid skid plates, Custom transfer crossmember+skidplate,Trail-Gear sliders,custom roof-rack,Ultimate-air CO2 tank,4-Hella 500 H.I.D. Lights,Atlas 10,000 lbs winch. Custom Half-doors for the summer, 1" body lift.

11-24-2008, 09:43 AM	#20
linkfeeney Senior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #393 Location: mount laurel, NJ Posts: 652 09 Doublecab TRD Off-rd 2009 Double Cab Automatic v6	yeah i know about the not to overtighten it. it will crack the engine block when it is snug, I leave it as its

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