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best plugs? anything new In spark plugs.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Mr.Gadget, Jan 20, 2015.

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  1. Jan 20, 2015 at 8:05 PM
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    Mr.Gadget

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    What is the latest and greatest inplugs?
    any that you can run longer than 30k
    each side was different and toyota has no clue why and said to use all the same plugs.
    So why were they different and what brand and type would be the best...

    Guys at the parts counter have no clue?
     
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  2. Jan 20, 2015 at 8:08 PM
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  3. Jan 20, 2015 at 8:37 PM
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    Toyota parts counter Denso plugs are the best for your truck.
     
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  4. Jan 20, 2015 at 8:48 PM
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    And here we go, lots of opinions on this. E3's in mine now. Good for 100k they say.
     
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  5. Jan 20, 2015 at 8:52 PM
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    Last summer I installed the Denso iridium plugs specified for the 4-cyl in my V6, supposed to be good for 100K. No problems so far after 6500 miles.
     
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  6. Jan 20, 2015 at 8:54 PM
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    run the stock copper core plugs specified for the V6.... seems like the densos wear better.
     
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  7. Jan 20, 2015 at 8:55 PM
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  8. Jan 21, 2015 at 1:23 AM
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  9. Jan 21, 2015 at 6:21 AM
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    OEM Denso's every 30k. Takes less than a hour to change them.
     
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  10. Jan 21, 2015 at 7:07 AM
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    yeah its 2015 now, where are my 100k plasma injected spark plugs at!
     
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  11. Jan 21, 2015 at 7:17 AM
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    What ones? Are they all the same cor the V6 I have 2 trucks and don't know if they change for some reason...
     
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  12. Jan 21, 2015 at 7:20 AM
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    Everything you need to know. Thanks to Chris4x4 for the write up.
     
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  13. Jan 21, 2015 at 8:25 AM
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    changed to Iridium plugs just before our trip... Now I am wondering if they had anything to do with the 18.6 MPG i am getting or if its just new plugs. either way I'm happy with that, hoping for better
     
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  14. Jan 21, 2015 at 8:31 AM
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    My last plug order was:

    DENSO4506 (DEN4506)Spark Plug$ 2.27$ 0.006$ 13.62

    and that would be..

    Denso 4506 Spark Plugs, $2.27 each, for 6 plugs, total $13.62.

    You have to LOVE Rock Auto.
     
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  15. Jan 21, 2015 at 8:36 AM
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    Electricity follows the path of least resistance. Having a multi tipped plug, still will yield 1 spark. Copper is a better conductor than the other metals (Platinum, Iridium, etc.). If you want longevity, get Platinum, Iridium, etc. If you want a better spark, Copper is the way to go. The manual for the 1GR-FE calls for Denso Copper/Nickel plugs. Best results (mpg, performance) is had with the Copper/Nickel plugs.
     
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  16. Jan 21, 2015 at 8:54 AM
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    Had the original plugs in mine for 80K at least before replacing just for the heck of it. Changing them out didn't make one whit of difference in performance. Was running smooth before and after. Yes, the gaps were probably worn some, but all still perfectly clean. They either make a spark and cylinder fires or they don't and you get a skipping skipping cylinder.
     
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  18. Jan 21, 2015 at 1:02 PM
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    I Went with denso @55k
     
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  19. Jan 21, 2015 at 3:23 PM
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    Cost vs benefit, don't waste your money! There is a whole lot of magical claims out there, don't believe the half of it! Densos are a few bucks apiece, that's all I ever buy.
     
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