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Spark Plugs (yes i know every 30k)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by DCtodave714, Dec 6, 2013.

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  1. Dec 6, 2013 at 9:52 AM
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    I'm aware Toyota recommends every 30k. but do you guys happen to know the exact kind they recommend on Amazon? or even better is there such thing as a more high performance/top end plugs? thanks!
     
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  2. Dec 6, 2013 at 9:54 AM
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    chadderkdawg Don't ask questions you don't want the answer to..

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    Just get OEMs, everyone claims this or that, just get the tried and true replacements.
     
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    Use the OEM den so plugs.
     
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  4. Dec 6, 2013 at 9:57 AM
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    I second the motion for OEM Denso/NGK
     
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  5. Dec 6, 2013 at 9:58 AM
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    OEM, they're relatively inexpensive for a stealership item. might get lucky on ebay as well.
     
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  6. Dec 6, 2013 at 10:07 AM
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    There have been recent reports posted that installing Iridium plugs (instead of standard) reduces or eliminates pre-ignition pinging.
     
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  7. Dec 6, 2013 at 10:38 AM
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    OEM from the dealership for around $4 each. They will be Denso plugs.
     
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  8. Dec 6, 2013 at 1:34 PM
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    150K on the original plugs and wires in my 2000 Tundra and still runs great.
     
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    the motors will have one side in NGK's and one in denso's due to agreements with both parties and toyota..

    That stated NGK makes a MUCH better product, spent the extra and get them. You should see the differences between the NGK's and denso dual ground plugs in the 3.4L v6... the denso'd gap becomes huge ... NGK's looks hardly used.
     
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  10. Dec 6, 2013 at 2:46 PM
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    I found the exact opposite when I changed my plugs at 31k on my 2011. The NGK were gapped to .047 while the Denso's were gapped at .043. The factory replacement plugs you get at the dealership will be Denso's.
     
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  11. Dec 6, 2013 at 4:02 PM
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    Interesting maybe its on the dual grounds on the 3.4... but those denos's SUCKED
     
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  12. Dec 6, 2013 at 4:24 PM
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    NGK's don't hold a gap on the 3.4's either.
     
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  13. Dec 6, 2013 at 4:53 PM
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    whats the spacing supposed to be?
     
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    thanks man!
     
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  16. Dec 6, 2013 at 5:17 PM
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    No problem. :)
     
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  17. Dec 7, 2013 at 5:36 AM
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    Just put a set of NGK iridium plugs in my '08 @21K , the Denso plugs were junk already .
    Runs a whole lot better cold and seems better throttle response overall .
    Sarge
     
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    if i bring the truck and plugs to a local small shop will they know this spacing or should i mention it??

    thanks again guys
     
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    You can mention it. It wouldn't hurt anything. If you buy the plugs from the dealer they "should" be pre-gapped. All but one of mine were so you would still need to check them.
     
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  20. Dec 8, 2013 at 1:23 PM
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    I just changed my denso plugs, and the truck idle's super smooth. Before that, during idle it was a bit rough. Old denso's electrode was really worn out. Made a huge difference with new denso plugs. Cheap maintenance!!
     
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