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What is best way to do a tune-up on a 2006 X-runner?

Discussion in 'X-Runners' started by ayesijuan, Feb 17, 2015.

  1. Feb 17, 2015 at 1:13 PM
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    ayesijuan

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    I have a 2006 x-runner with about 144k on it and I don't know when the last time it was tuned up. I have had it since 97k. What are the best spark plugs and what else will I need to do a complet tune up?

    Thanks:help:
     
    ayesijuan, Feb 17, 2015
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  2. Feb 17, 2015 at 3:19 PM
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    Dbl Taco

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    Dealer. Save time and headaches. Spark plugs are a pita
     
    Dbl Taco, Feb 17, 2015
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  3. Feb 18, 2015 at 1:18 PM
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    The dealer is a pain in the wallet. Plugs aren't that bad to replace.
     
    Gatorstaco, Feb 18, 2015
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  4. Feb 19, 2015 at 2:21 AM
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    I just did a mild tune up on my 08' this past weekend. Plugs, throttle body service, and an upper engine decarbonization. I have 96K miles on it now. I noticed a difference right away. Better throttle response and smoother idle. The main reason I did it was because I noticed some pinging even running 93 octane. I'm curious to see at my next fill up if the pinging goes away.

    Plugs were too bad to do for me at least and it took about 1.5 hrs taking my time.

    What you'll need to do a full tune up are the following.
    Air filter, PVC valve, fuel filter, plugs, throttle body cleaner, possible MAF cleaner and that's about it.
     
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    beondwacko, Feb 19, 2015
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  5. Feb 19, 2015 at 5:37 AM
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    What plugs did you buy? Are there better ones than stock?
     
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  6. Feb 19, 2015 at 5:49 AM
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    "Better"? Not really. It's a matter of opinion. For some unknown reason, Toyota stuck two different brand of plugs in the truck. You have Denso on one side and NGK on the other. I prefer the Denso plugs, but it's your choice. Both are good plugs.
     
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  7. Feb 24, 2015 at 4:29 AM
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    I put in Denso's at $5.71 ea. Regular copper core. My OEM plugs after 96K were worn, but still in decent shape considering the mileage.
     
    beondwacko, Feb 24, 2015
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  8. Feb 25, 2015 at 5:55 AM
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    Did they seem to improve over the OEM? Were they worth the extra dinero?
     
    ayesijuan, Feb 25, 2015
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  9. Feb 25, 2015 at 5:59 AM
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    Denso copper plugs are OEM.
     
    CRU, Feb 25, 2015
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  10. Feb 26, 2015 at 5:44 AM
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    Ah so, thanks
     
    ayesijuan, Feb 26, 2015
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