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New Spark Plug Problem

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by maxpower29, Feb 19, 2017.

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  1. Feb 20, 2017 at 8:25 AM
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    Ya Ill be checking them this week if it keeps up. I might just order a new set I think they were like 27 bucks to my door so its a simple fix. Ill have to bring them to the dealer or something to make sure they are gaped right though.
     
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  2. Feb 20, 2017 at 1:22 PM
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    Buy a spark plug gap tool from your local auto parts store. The owner's manual should state the proper gap. Look on YouTube for the proper way to gap plugs. There is really no reason you should need to take this to the dealer.
     
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  3. Feb 20, 2017 at 3:43 PM
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    Thats what I did though and they seemed right to me but I think they are the problem
     
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  4. Feb 20, 2017 at 5:42 PM
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    What plugs did you use, I was thinking about using the Denso K20HR-U11
     
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  5. Feb 20, 2017 at 7:34 PM
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    I just changed mine using the denso and it's running fine.
     
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  6. Mar 12, 2017 at 8:45 AM
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    still doing it after cleaning the map. I think Im going to swap the plugs out again ffs
     
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  7. Mar 12, 2017 at 8:48 AM
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  8. Mar 12, 2017 at 9:13 AM
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    I'm assuming you all are referring to cleaning the MAF sensor right?
     
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  9. Mar 13, 2017 at 12:29 PM
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    yes sorry
     
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  10. Mar 13, 2017 at 1:28 PM
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    You gotta be super careful when re-gapping iridium or other long-life plugs. The electrodes are brittle and easy to chip, crack or otherwise damage. when you re-gap them, touch the electrodes only enough to measure the gap. If you need to adjust the gap, attach the adjuster on the ground electrode strap near where it is welded to the thread/body, far away from either electrode tip.

    The reason they are brittle is because of the iridium or other metal they are made from - these are long life plugs because the electrode metal is super hard and doesn't wear out very fast, but this super hardness causes them to be brittle.
     
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  11. Apr 29, 2017 at 3:31 AM
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    That's what I was thinking. Maybe I damaged them when I did the install. Just checking the exhaust manifold now first though because I also need to replace a couple bolts and studs I bought and that could be the issue I was thinking also if there's a leak
     
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  12. Oct 3, 2017 at 11:19 AM
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    Just replaced the plugs and that was the issue, i dont know if i damaged them or if the gap was way off (because they were A LOT), but the new ones are fine now. Thanks guys
     
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