I was quoted $500.00 for spark plug replacement on my 2016 Toyota TRD

What area

 

Ok, im half retarded then. Either way, on the xterra it was an ass ache, so i paid. But my mechanic charged me maybe 150 to do the job.

 

This thread was needed.
Thanks OP

 

I've never used a torque wrench for spark plugs. I always just been cognizant not to over tighten and used electric grease on the threads. It sucks to try to pull a seized spark plug out. I always ended up removing the spark plug tubes cause of this. I've built several 3sgte's, 7mgte's and 2jz engines without torquing to a specific in-lb. I generally use the ole wrist tight method.

 

$400 an hour shop rate? and $100 for a set of $30 plugs?

 

I have to ask, how many miles on your truck? Why are you changing them?

 

No worries.

I've done a few timing chains on Xterras, they're not fun to work on. Sometimes it's worth shelling out the cash to avoid a huge headache.

 

I had that done too. And a new steering column. One small brass bushing that just couldnt be fixed. Sob.

 

I changed the spark plugs in my 2017 TRD OR 4x4 V6... eff the Toyota engineers! it took me just under 3 hours and I had to remove the damn intake manifold!

 

Seriously?! Damn, I don't look forward to doing this then.

 

Thank @TA2016 for posting that same video back on page 2 of this thread.

 

Yeah... I suck.

 

IT SUCKED! The passenger side took about 20 minutes. The driver side however had the intake manifold then a wire loom running over the coil packs. Also there is a bolt on the rear of the manifold that you have to use an extending magnet to retrieve.

 

No, you don't. I have the exact same setup he has and did it without removing anything other than the CAI and associated plumbing. The intake stays on. Just go through the drivers wheel well and loosen, but not remove the support brackets and it's smooth sailing. I found the plastic retainer clips to be the biggest challenge of the job. Toyota plastic clips are numerous and painful. Your fingers start to hurt after the 93rd one.

 

Loosen that rear one next time, but don't remove it. Makes fighting to get it back in a non event since it's already there. Doing it as the book says it should be done is crazy hard and long.

 

I was quoted 900 for transmission fluid, plugs, belt and a couple other things (maybe front diff and transfer case?).

 

Nonsense. It was a valiant effort And there's many who don't read all the posts who may have seen yours and though "f@ck yeah! I can do this myself."

 

someone else told me the same thing but I have the ark wheel well covers and I didn't have any extra plastic clips in case I broke some. but I am gonna order extra clips so I can try that method next go at it.

 

If you can't do it yourself, find a private mechanic you trust. Price will be around $200. I got a mechanic I trust to work on all my vehicles. (He's worked on my cars for 25 years) Once you and a good mechanic get a good rep with each other the price drops 25% at least.