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2011 Tacoma 4 cyl. spark plug change?

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by 2011 Tacoma 2wd, Jul 11, 2019.

  1. Jul 11, 2019 at 10:12 AM
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    I bought a 2011 Tacoma base model brand new then became disabled and lived in it for 4 years so I didn't maintain properly. It now has 307,650 miles on it and runs fine. I never changed the spark plugs. Should I leave it alone or change them? Thank you in advance for your help.
     
  2. Jul 13, 2019 at 5:28 AM
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    Sure change them. I like iridium Denso but I also have no problem with iridium NGK either, some people say only run copper plugs changed at 30K or something but I run iridium and change them around 100K, no problems so for for mine.
     
  3. Jul 13, 2019 at 2:50 PM
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    Thank you for the quick reply. Any tips on what to look for when changing the plugs after all this time? I'm concerned they maybe rusted in place if that is even possible. I'd like to use the exact same plugs you suggested, what brand do you suggest? Do the plugs need to be gapped and if so what are the specs? I'll be sure to post the results? Thank you again.
     
  4. Jul 13, 2019 at 2:56 PM
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    Hello Bill, thank you for the video on how to change the spark plugs, I need all the help I can get. I appreciate it. Bob
     
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  6. Jul 13, 2019 at 4:03 PM
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    ...^^^... I am just curious ... are you a veteran who is eligible for veteran's benefits ?
     
  8. Jul 13, 2019 at 4:14 PM
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    Thank you for all the help. Once I change the plugs I'll post how well it came out for those in the same situation. Thanks again, Bob
     
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