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2006 Taco V6 SR5 spark plug replacement.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Rdbtaco06, Feb 24, 2016.

  1. Feb 26, 2016 at 9:19 AM
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    olegoat#1

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    My "misread" on the grease = I thought he was talking about the oil filter gasket. ==
    dielectric grease on a plug wire would melt an make a mess as soon as the engine got hot.
    There's mixed opinions anti-seize. Some folks say it dries out due to the engine heat and makes the plugs almost impossible to remove. I don't know, I've never used it on plugs.
     
  2. Feb 26, 2016 at 10:38 AM
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    Tex-Tac

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    Installed Overhead Compass and Temperature Display along with outside temperature sensor and wiring; LED lights reverse backup; LED license plate lights; Added GTA Bluetooth Audio kit to stock radio for iphone audio; Spare tire steel braided air hose extension connection to rear bumper; Installed new headlights along with new bulbs PIAA H4 XTreme and for fog lights PIAA H10 XTreme bulbs. Installed new hood with "hood-scoop". Installed Predator Side Steps. Replaced front chrome grill with customized color matched (Desert Sand Mica) grill with added TOYOTA lettering (also in matched color), installed and secured tailgate anti-theft devices. Also installed a new external TPMS monitor for all 4 tires.
    O K, what exactly is "Dielectric Grease" and what exactly is it used for? Click and read: http://m.wisegeek.org/what-is-dielectric-grease.htm

    As for using dielectric grease on an oil filter gasket or anything else other than what it's sole purpose was actually intended for? Well I really wouldn't recommend it but if you feel it works for you, then have at it.

    O K, what exactly is "Anti-Sieze" and what is it exactly used for?
    Click and read here: http://www.permatex.com/products-2/...ti-seize/permatex-anti-seize-lubricant-detail

    Though, not to get off the original subject here but just quickly....

    I agree with you that lightly lubricating the oil filters gasket is/can be helpful as well, that is when changing the oil.
    What I do to lubricate the new oil filters gasket-I use just regular new/clean motor oil, just slightly spread some around the oil filters gasket right before you install it to the engines screw connection. Hand tighten then secure it/tighten down well by giving it "only a quarter turn" with an oil filter tool and ratchet.

    This makes removing it much, much easier on the next oil change.

    Overall, these are just my opinions on using specific products and tools and basic DIY technic's. By no means am I an expert or my way is the best, etc., etc., etc. nothing like that at all.

    Everyone has certain ways of doing things and using things and I respect that.

    As for all my post on this particular thread......do it.....don't do it....hey it may help someone out....then again it may not....it basically comes down to an individuals particular choice.

    I'm just trying to offer some sort of assistance because I know what it feels like when first attempting something like this. We have all been there at some point in time or another. This forum has helped me out in times of need and well I'm just trying to give back, in whatever help that I can, in some postive way.

    This is just my $0.02 that I'm putting out here and that's all.
     
    Last edited: Apr 3, 2016

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