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220k original spark plugs?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by BOBONTUESDAY, Dec 27, 2016.

  1. Dec 27, 2016 at 8:55 PM
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    BOBONTUESDAY

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    I've got 220k on my original spake plugs. Is it time I have them changed out? 2007 v6 I'm the original owner.
     
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  2. Dec 27, 2016 at 9:11 PM
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    Is this some type of joke? If it is then ya got me! Haha good one. If you just happen to be serious then you my friend are something else. But seriously spark plugs normally are supposed to be replaced every 60k. You could run them ~80-90k tops if they were iridium or dbl platinum. I would be suprised if there were even electrodes left on those plugs after 220k. Seriously read your manual man.
     
  3. Dec 27, 2016 at 9:13 PM
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    Sharpish

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    No, the time to have them changed out would have been 190 000 miles ago
     
  4. Dec 27, 2016 at 9:14 PM
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    TrdSurgie

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  5. Dec 27, 2016 at 9:15 PM
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    Pretty sure 30k is the interval. I think op is messing with us.
     
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  6. Dec 27, 2016 at 9:15 PM
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    I know I'm really surprised they lasted this long.
     
  7. Dec 27, 2016 at 9:20 PM
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    The truck runs fine, no missfires or anything. I'm surprised they lasted this long.
     
  8. Dec 27, 2016 at 9:20 PM
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    I'm pretty sure all manuals have a maintanence log in them with required maintainence for every so many thousand miles. Read that and make sure you are up to date on everything.
     
  9. Dec 27, 2016 at 9:21 PM
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    Are you the original owner?
     
  10. Dec 27, 2016 at 9:22 PM
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    Yes I am.
     
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  11. Dec 27, 2016 at 9:25 PM
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    Wow, would not think possible. Bet it runs better when you change them.
     
  12. Dec 27, 2016 at 9:27 PM
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    I thought it was about time to do a full service on the truck.
     
  13. Dec 27, 2016 at 9:29 PM
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    Blkvoodoo

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    It's entirely possible and happens more often than you might think. It runs, runs well and mileage has never really changed. Just don't think about it. Full steam ahead. Just one of those things.

    Change em. It'll run just as well, maybe a bit better.
     
  14. Dec 27, 2016 at 9:49 PM
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  16. Dec 28, 2016 at 12:17 AM
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    Confession time, I ran a 1st gen for 220k on original plugs with no issues. Getting ready to replace them on my '15 that has 33k though.
     
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  17. Dec 28, 2016 at 1:02 AM
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    This guy is full of shit, pics to prove otherwise lol
     
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  18. Dec 28, 2016 at 10:06 AM
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    Trolling...

    Looks like he got a few bites too.
     
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  19. Dec 28, 2016 at 9:32 PM
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    Why would I make this up?
     
  20. Dec 29, 2016 at 6:31 AM
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    So you are serious?

    If so, I'll counter with:

    Why would you neglect your truck maintenance for 220 thousand miles?

    The plugs should be changed every 30 thousand miles.
     
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