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Changed plugs

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 12retire, Dec 9, 2019.

  1. Dec 12, 2019 at 3:07 AM
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    sgtnewundies

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    Iridiums change around 80000-100000 miles. Regular plugs I would change about 60000 and put the Iridium in. No need to overthink about plugs.
     
  2. Dec 12, 2019 at 3:45 AM
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    Blockhead

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    I’m puzzled when people do this. If you’re going to all that trouble why not just spend the $25 for new plugs instead of putting the old ones back in? But, like others said, to each his own...
     
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  3. Dec 12, 2019 at 4:13 AM
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    six5crèéd

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    I agree, that's like changing the air in your tires from winter to summer. If the thing is running good, why clean the plugs or even check them every 15K?
     
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  4. Dec 12, 2019 at 3:31 PM
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    BakoTruck

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  5. Dec 15, 2019 at 5:16 PM
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    TxStVanWilder

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    I guess at 130k i should take a look at the plugs now huh...

    What are the part numbers for stock replacements? NGK and Denso

    I used to just run NGK TR6's when i put nitrous through my old silverado and TR55's on motor tunes... No clue what these little 6 cylinders use
     
  6. Dec 15, 2019 at 6:56 PM
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    b_r_o

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  7. Dec 17, 2019 at 10:59 AM
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    BakoTruck

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    Why check oil level? Why change the oil and oil filter? It's still good right? Check the blinker fluid level, absolutely! These are machines, parts need to be checked, things need maintenance.
     
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  8. Dec 17, 2019 at 11:07 AM
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    six5crèéd

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    Ain't nobody got time to check all that mess. When mine stops leaking oil on the cement I know it needs some more. It sweats horsepower.
     
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