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Anybody let the dealer change tne spark plugs

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Kotah, Jan 4, 2018.

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  1. Jan 4, 2018 at 4:47 PM
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    I have cracked open an engine that had neglected oil changes. It was a barely functional motor. So bad that I had to replace the oil pump. It had around 120K miles on it. So much sludge everywhere.
     
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  2. Jan 4, 2018 at 4:50 PM
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    I'd wager 80% + of Tacoma owners have. It would be interesting to know how many of the units sold are really soccer dad trucks. Because manly looks, paved camping and mulch bags.

    Doesn't matter does it? I mean all the v6s are laid out the same, right? Except the older S/C models.

    Aren't they spec'd out in the owners manual for 30k intervals?
     
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  3. Jan 4, 2018 at 4:52 PM
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    Every 30k miles is the recommended interval for v6 plugs
     
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  4. Jan 4, 2018 at 5:39 PM
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  5. Jan 4, 2018 at 5:45 PM
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    It would help if the dam temperature would get above freezing, with the wind chill its just to cold to work on it outside
     
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  6. Jan 4, 2018 at 5:47 PM
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    I have and was charged just over $100 by my Dealership. 4.0 V6.
     
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  7. Jan 4, 2018 at 6:51 PM
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    Shit no. Just because I'm from Texas doesn't mean I wear a cowboy hat, ride a horse and say "howdy y'all" :rofl:. Shit gotta go feed the horse.
     
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  8. Jan 5, 2018 at 6:45 AM
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    good stuff ! but every 30K ?

    that would mean every 4.5 yrs for me......

    [​IMG]
     
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  9. Jan 5, 2018 at 6:48 AM
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    Never. They wanted $300 to do what I could do myself with $50 worth of parts.
     
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  10. Jan 5, 2018 at 6:51 AM
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    They did mine under service ... also I believe the 2nd gens need them changed out every 30k miles from what I’ve read online
     
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  11. Jan 5, 2018 at 6:53 AM
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    A lot of stuff.
    Dealer told me $275 ... I did them myself.
     
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  12. Jan 5, 2018 at 7:14 AM
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    183k miles an I have not changed my plugs yet
     
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  13. Jan 5, 2018 at 7:16 AM
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    You might want to do that.
     
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    :annoyed: :notsure:
     
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  15. Jan 5, 2018 at 7:44 AM
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    That's like flunking your field driving exam for the 4th time.

    Not something to brag about.
     
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    At this point he might end up hurting the engine with new plugs faster than just leaving them
     
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  17. Jan 5, 2018 at 7:57 AM
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    are you the same dude who has never touched his transmission fluid either? i forget
     
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  19. Jan 5, 2018 at 8:10 AM
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    If your concern is the plug breaking off while trying to remove them, that is something he needs to consider. Whether he wants to do the change himself or if it’s best to have the dealer do it. That way if the plugs do break off, well the truck is already where it needs to be for a fix. Its just going to cost some $$$

    I would not however encourage anyone to just do nothing about plugs that old. His engine performance has to be miserable. Poor Taco :(
     
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  20. Jan 5, 2018 at 8:12 AM
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    no performance issue, same MPG

    ex wife 05 sienna as original plugs too at 205k
     
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