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Spark Plug blow by

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Big zeke, Apr 15, 2023.

  1. Apr 15, 2023 at 10:59 AM
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    Big zeke

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    Replaced plugs @62000, and both middle cylinders produced some discoloration on the coils from loose plugs. Wtf Toyota.

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  2. Apr 15, 2023 at 11:04 AM
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    willtill

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    Yep. Welcome to the club.
     
  3. Apr 15, 2023 at 11:09 AM
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    What year truck?
     
  4. Apr 15, 2023 at 11:11 AM
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    2017 TRD sport
     
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  5. Apr 15, 2023 at 11:14 AM
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    Jp260z

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    That's interesting. I just did mine last week, 2017 also, no discoloration. 70k miles.

    Added antiseize on the threads like usual, had a couple that were dragging pretty good on the way out.
     
  6. Apr 15, 2023 at 11:39 AM
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    Only one of mine was like this when I changed them last week at 64k miles. My buddies were all fine. Both of our trucks are 2017s OR
     
  7. Apr 15, 2023 at 11:59 AM
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    My son used to have a 2009 Honda Fit. It was reported on that forum that plugs coming loose was a common problem. I was skeptical until a trouble code (cylinder misfire) appeared along with my son saying that he could smell the engine. Out of four plugs two were loose, with one almost ready to blow out. Why plugs can come loose on certain engines, I don't know...because in my 55 years of automotive experience I had never seen this until the Honda.
     
  8. Apr 15, 2023 at 12:07 PM
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    my 17 plug swap, was fortunately, drama free at 67000. made in mexico. now the main water bypass pipe? another story.
     
  9. Apr 15, 2023 at 12:25 PM
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    TacoSupremo19

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    4 out of 6 of mine were loose
     

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