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How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE)

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by chris4x4, Mar 16, 2009.

  1. Jun 16, 2017 at 8:28 PM
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    igno1tus

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    Thanks OP I used this today, did my plugs and air filter while I was at it :thumbsup: . It didn't take long (maybe an hour and half?) , it was my first time doing plugs on my truck . Pretty easy actually , I took my time and drank beer while doing it . I used antisize and also dialectic grease on the boots also. :hattip:
     
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  2. Jul 7, 2017 at 9:36 PM
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    Thanks to the OP for this very helpful post!

    Took my about 90 mins to do this today. Pretty straightforward process.

    At 50,000 miles the old NGKs were gapped between .055 and .060 while the Densos were pretty much all at .052. I replaced them all with OEM Densos.
     
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  3. Jul 10, 2017 at 12:05 PM
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    So I did my plugs this morning and it went pretty smooth. I did have a bit of an issue getting the driver's side front coil connector loose, but other than that it was fairly easy. Thanks Chris!
     
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  4. Jul 11, 2017 at 11:24 PM
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    SUB for later
     
  5. Jul 17, 2017 at 8:20 AM
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    From approx. 76k to 193k I had denso iridium plugs. removal gap was .046 avg for all 6 plugs. Forgot how much a pain in the ass the driver side was compared to pass side.
    Replaced with Denso Plat as that was the cheapest Napa had in stock.

    Needed a 1/2 drive to remove the old plugs that I installed with nickel anti seize.
     
  6. Jul 17, 2017 at 8:45 AM
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  7. Jul 17, 2017 at 8:50 AM
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    OTC at AutoZone for those who might not have a dealer near them. Truck runs great on these.

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  8. Jul 21, 2017 at 9:45 PM
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    CHanged my plugs today.

    Were all .070-.080 gap....
    #5 had this gooey crap.
    They were all almost seized and rusted
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  9. Jul 25, 2017 at 9:27 AM
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    Great write up Chris!

    Should I replace the wires at the same time? Im pretty far past my due date so guessing it would be wise, but I haven't seen any mention of it. Thanks!
     
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  10. Jul 25, 2017 at 9:30 AM
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    You don't have to worry about wires. 2008 Tacomas are coil on plug.
     
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  11. Jul 25, 2017 at 8:34 PM
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  12. Jul 29, 2017 at 10:47 AM
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    Well, for those in the Houston area, I just picked up the Denso spark plugs for $3/piece at Don McGill Toyota. Pretty good deal on Oem plugs and actually cheaper than the auto parts stores
     
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  13. Aug 21, 2017 at 11:02 PM
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    I got OEM densos from advance auto here in Wilkes, NC for 4.50 a piece. Tackled the job in about 45 minutes and took a 5 minutes break in the middle so I feel like I made good time. Very easy, even with the tight spots on the driver side. My plugs all came out with a gap pretty much deal on .060 for all and a little rust colored on the threads. Bear with me and no bashing, but it's the first spark plug change she's has since new at 117,000 miles. Haven't drove her since I changed them because I drive my 2010 Camry during the work week but just figured I'd share my experience. For anyone who hasn't changed spark plugs before, but wants to save money and learn a little bit and do them yourself, it's actually an easy vehicle to do them on IMHO. Thanks for the write-up Chris, helped me in more ways then one in completely this job easily and correctly!
     
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  14. Aug 22, 2017 at 2:33 AM
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    How many miles was that at?

    +1 :thumbsup:
     
  15. Aug 22, 2017 at 3:00 AM
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    But one thing I was I guess impressed by is the word for it, the plugs has a slight rust like color on the threads and the gap was bigger, but the faintness of the thread color and the electrode was still pretty flat, they honestly still looked mostly almost like new with 117,000 miles and some change on them.
     
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  16. Aug 22, 2017 at 7:23 AM
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    I'm assuming over 100k for sure (used truck)
     
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  17. Aug 22, 2017 at 8:46 AM
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    Wow. Probably runs like new, eh?
     
  18. Aug 22, 2017 at 8:51 AM
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    Yup! Was knocking bad before lol
     
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    :yes:
     
  20. Aug 23, 2017 at 1:24 PM
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    Thanks for the great write-up and photos. I'm going to tackle this tomorrow. It's been knocking a little bit under load, and is due anyway.
     
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