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how to change sparkplugs 2TR-FE

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  1. Oct 12, 2012 at 7:24 PM
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  2. Oct 14, 2012 at 8:36 PM
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    any body can help me?
     
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  3. Oct 14, 2012 at 8:51 PM
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    $53 SK20HR11 ---- IRIDIUM PLATINUM power pack Spark Plugs -- # 3421 ----- 6 PCS NEW
    SK20HR11 is the correct plug for your 2009 2.7l
    The SK16R11 has not been used since 2003.

    The SK16R11 is a hotter heat range plug. I don't know what the "H" refers to.

    Beyond that, we don't have enough information to offer any help. All we know is that you changed your plugs and now it's not running properly.
    Are all of the coil packs seated properly and reconnected?
    All of the electrical and hose connections that you had to disconnect to get to the plugs?
    This is something that's not going to be easy to troubleshoot on the internet, which is probably why you didn't get any responses Friday night.
     
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  4. Oct 14, 2012 at 8:53 PM
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    Not an unusual problem.

    I'll use a standard spark plug socket to remove the plugs since it'll "stick" and draw the plug out, but for reinstallation, I'll start the plug by hand with a piece of fuel line, then torque down with the rubber insert removed from the socket.
     
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  5. Dec 6, 2012 at 9:53 AM
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    Great thread! Going to change mine over the weekend!

    Anybody see any MPG improvement?
     
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  6. Dec 7, 2012 at 7:03 PM
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    i just got a 2008 with 131km(cdn) on it still on originals,no record of them being checked,dealer sez 196km is ok,i just did diff fluid/tranny/&filters.will be checking plugs & rad fluid next.at least now i have a starting point going forward,expect to keep for a while,my santa fe has 265km & still runs great.little service goes long way.
     
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  7. Dec 7, 2012 at 9:54 PM
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    196k km is pushing it.

    On the 4 cylinder, the platinum plugs are good for around 100k miles or about 160k km.

    6 cylinder uses copper and change intervals are 30k miles or about 50k km.
     
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  8. Dec 17, 2012 at 6:55 AM
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    Just changed my plugs! Truck runs better but I'm throwing an error code now...

    Knew I would miss something lol

    Error code is: P2441 Secondary Air Injection System Control Valve Stuck Close.

    I'm going to go over it all again tonight, but anybody have any ideas of what I might've done? Thinking I missed a vacuum hose or something...

    Thanks!
     
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  9. Dec 17, 2012 at 6:55 PM
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    Hose, or a wiring connector.

    Check all connectors, even those you didn't disconnect, as they may have been pulled on and become dislodged.
     
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  10. Mar 4, 2013 at 6:11 PM
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    Does anyone know what NGK laser Iridiums plugs that go into our trucks? Link or model number would be nice.
     
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    There's no reason to get some super special plug. Just go to the dealer and ask for the proper (Iridium) plug for your engine. You will get the proper size and heat range and you'll see no difference in mileage or performance with the "wiz bang" plug.
     
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  12. Mar 4, 2013 at 8:38 PM
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    Ahh good, I didn't really wanna pay 12 bucks a plug.
     
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  13. Mar 4, 2013 at 9:09 PM
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    They're still going to run you around that.

    But they only need to be changed every 100k? I'd have to check the intervals.
    The 2.7 does use Iridium plugs, the 4.0 uses copper and changes at 30k.

    So change at 30k, every 90k you've spent $12 each on copper or $12 on Iridium. Same cost in the long run.
     
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    Good to know, I guess I will make a trip to a dealer soon
     
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    Thats a good website for NGK. Denso also has a website www.globaldenso.com/PLUG/ Just click on catalog downloads then click on Spark Plugs Training Manual 2005/2006 (English). This is a 100 page training manual. Page 61 gives notes for installing and removing Iridium plugs. There is no mention of using anti-seize.

    I purchsed my plugs from www.RockAuto.com At $5.79 a piece. Even with shipping it beats Advance Auto if you don't mind the wait. You can also search TW for RockAuto to get a discount code to use at checkout.
     
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    Brian your pic's of you changing your spark plugs have been helpful. I have a 06' toyota tacoma pre-runner sr5 regular cab, with 2.7L engine. My truck has 87k on it. I bought it used. Am just wondering when I should change plugs for this truck. Feed back would be helpful, thanks.
     
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    Can I use autolite double platinum plugs for the 2.7l?
     
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    Full tune up!!
     
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