Spark plug gap?

2001 Toyota Tacoma 2.4l (base model) spark plug gap?-Thanks!

 

...also any recommendations on what spark plugs I should purchase? NGK, Bosch etc.? Don’t need anything crazy, just reliable.

 

The oem Denso/NGK plugs you can get off Amazon are all you need for the 2rz, allegedly they are pre gapped but I've never confirmed. I buy, put em in and go.

 

only get NGK or Denso sparkplugs for your tacoma

Gap is 0.044". They are supposed to come pre-gapped but I like to check the gap before installing, just in case

Then you have sparkplug types:
Be it copper, platinum or iridium plugs, they are all the same, but the difference is in how long they last.
Don't go believe stuff like any particular type will give you more HP, that's bullshit. Though, fresh sparkplugs will improve your MPG if you have old worn out plugs

Copper are the cheapest but they also have the shortest lifespan. They must be replaced at about 30k miles intervals
Platinum have a longer lifespan, needing to be replaced at about 100k miles
Iridium are the most expensive of the bunch, but they can last for 120k+ miles

 

I buy the Denso Iridium’s. Last time I did a tune up I checked and they were close enough to .044 so I just installed them and they’re fine right out of the box.

 

NGK and Denso have been my choice for more than 30 years and Denso is a slight favorite.

As for the gaps being pre-set, I've always set them myself regardless of any claims that they come "pre-set".

 

Thanks for the replies, I appreciate it. I went with NGK G-Power Platinum Spark Plug. If I get anywhere close to 100k I’ll be happy. It’s for my work truck so didn’t want to spend twice as much going with iridium.

 

RockAuto.com sells the NGK G-Power for 12.86 including shipping.

 

I'm a little late to the party but since it came up in a google search for myself, I figured others could use the info. These are the plugs that were recommended out of my owners manual and from what I've read you're best off using OEM. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dnp-3491

I have a 2017 DCSB 3.5L 4WD Tacoma SR5 AT but the only distinction you need to worry about is engine size. If you have the 2.7L engine there is a different recommended spark plug also made by Denso, check your owners manual.

 

Thanks for the info. Saved me a lot of trouble. 08 taco with 202k miles and I just changed the plugs. Pretty sure they’ve never been changed. You decide. Old ones measured in at.075. Wow

 

Speaking of plugs...I thought the plugs were supposed to be the dual tips...?

 

They are supposed to be dual, but plenty of people run single, like myself.

 

So please educate me as to one way or the other