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iridium spark plugs worth it in a 6 cylinder?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by amocat21, Dec 5, 2014.

  1. Dec 5, 2014 at 10:46 AM
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    amocat21

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    Being Toyota puts the cheap standard plugs that are to be changed every 30k in the 6 cylinders, but the long lasting iridiums in the 4 cylinders is it beneficial to put iridium plugs in my 6 cylinder? NGK the best ones?
     
  2. Dec 5, 2014 at 11:14 AM
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    MJonaGS32

    MJonaGS32 MJ on a GS

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    I put irridiums in because I didn't have to change it for 90k. When I hit 120k, I put another set of irridiums in there. time is money :D
     
  3. Dec 5, 2014 at 2:30 PM
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    standard plugs unless you are blown on the v6.
     
  4. Dec 5, 2014 at 4:57 PM
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    savedone

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    No doubt the iridium plugs will last long, but before you jump into using iridium plugs when copper plugs are what the manufacturer recommends and there is a reason and it is not to keep the initial cost down read the links. You need to understand the difference and why copper is the better choice for your vehicle Your system is designed for the copper plugs, stay with them.
    http://www.carsdirect.com/car-repai...m-and-platinum-understand-for-top-performance

    http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/o/article-spark-plug-basics
     
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