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First plug change at 210k miles

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by knottyrope, Apr 14, 2019.

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  1. Apr 15, 2019 at 8:02 PM
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    Nothing but downhill highway driving?
     
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  2. Apr 15, 2019 at 8:09 PM
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    I cannot even get 420 KM per tank and I am light on the pedal.
     
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  3. Apr 15, 2019 at 8:19 PM
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    Not unreasonable, I regularly got 22-23 mpg in my PreRunner that had over 200k miles when I kept speeds under 75mph. I was easy on the gas and ran stock tire sizes with BFGoodrich Rugged Terrain tires @31PSI. It had zero mods though, and was very well maintained.

    My current 2005 with average maintenance, and K02's gets 16mpg with a topper and roof rack installed. I've yet to check it without. Guess I need to knock this out just to see.
     
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  4. Apr 16, 2019 at 6:54 AM
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    Just back roads 35-50 mph
     
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  5. Apr 16, 2019 at 6:57 AM
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    My ex has an 05 sienna with 215k miles. Plugs never changed. Still goes great
     
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  6. Apr 16, 2019 at 7:01 AM
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    Yep. My plugs have gapped fine at 30k every time. I still change them. Copper plugs aren’t expensive.
     
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  7. Apr 16, 2019 at 7:02 AM
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  8. Apr 16, 2019 at 7:02 AM
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    This makes sense. You won’t get 22-23 on the highway at 65+. More like 19-20 maybe.
     
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  9. Apr 16, 2019 at 7:17 AM
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    Try 16mpg mixed driving in Houston. 35" tires + 6" lift will net you about 11-12mpg, which is what most of my friends run on their vehicles.

    I get about 250 miles to the tank city driving, maybe 330-350 on the highway.
     
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  10. Apr 16, 2019 at 7:26 AM
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    My 1995 F350 4x4 CCLB 7.3 turbo with big heavy 35s and a four inch lift gets 19 MPG with the AC on.
     
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  11. Apr 16, 2019 at 8:01 AM
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    Good to know, I will look into that socket and attachment!
     
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  12. Apr 16, 2019 at 8:40 AM
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    This is the one I used. Thought it was 9/16 but its 5/8
    $19 GEARWRENCH 3/8" Drive 6 Pt. 5/8" x 6" Magnetic Swivel Spark Plug Socket - 80546
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014ZVSVK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Also used this to get the new plugs started:

    $9 Thexton Mfg Co. 492 Spark Plug Installer/Remover Kit
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OCIX9E/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
     
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  13. Apr 16, 2019 at 8:45 AM
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    Is that second one for hand-turning the plug once it’s loose?
     
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  14. Apr 16, 2019 at 8:49 AM
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    For starting the new plugs by hand so you don't cross thread them. Worked perfectly.
     
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  15. Apr 16, 2019 at 8:50 AM
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    Awesome. Appreciate the advice.
     
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  16. Apr 17, 2019 at 10:08 AM
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    lol, Bought a used car, don't know if they've ever changed the sparks, maybe I should check them...
     
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  17. Apr 17, 2019 at 10:54 AM
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    I would just so that you know. If they're fine then you can just leave them. You've got nothing to loose.
    I always checked this when l bought a used vehicle. Plugs, filters, belts, hoses. etc..Just in case for peace of mind.
     
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  18. Apr 17, 2019 at 11:00 AM
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  19. Apr 17, 2019 at 11:09 AM
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    I happened to check everything else, but didn't even bother checking the spark plugs. I just complete a full transfer case and diff fluid replacement. I don't think they ever changed the front diff fluid, cause that shit was as black as engine oil.
     
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  20. Apr 17, 2019 at 3:07 PM
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    They probably didn't.
     
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Thexton Mfg Co. 492 Spark Plug Installer/Remover Kit
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GEARWRENCH 3/8" Drive 6 Pt. 5/8" x 6" Magnetic Swivel Spark Plug Socket - 80546
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