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Spark plug issues

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by gpeet, Feb 28, 2013.

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  1. Mar 2, 2013 at 2:54 PM
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    I wish the plugs I just pulled out of my Chevy looked that good.
     
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  2. Mar 2, 2013 at 3:06 PM
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    Keep in mind that plug is brand new with only 3000 kms on it and is all black with soot
     
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  3. Mar 2, 2013 at 3:08 PM
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    He first pic is the side with no carbon the second pic is the carbon side, the ceramic should be close to white
     
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  4. Mar 2, 2013 at 5:44 PM
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    Drive it nothing to see here
     
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  5. Mar 2, 2013 at 6:27 PM
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    Doesn't appear fouled to me either.
     
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  6. Mar 2, 2013 at 6:30 PM
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    No problem on that except overly concerned owner.

    If you are really anal you can index the plugs to get the most out of each cylinder.
     
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  7. Mar 2, 2013 at 6:32 PM
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  8. Mar 3, 2013 at 2:15 PM
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    I wouldn't say I am overly concerned. I have had many vehicles, works on lots of motors and I have never had a plug look like that, it does have carbon build up on it and given the low kms that caused that I would like to fix it before it causes me an issues way back in the woods somewhere.
     
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  9. Mar 3, 2013 at 2:45 PM
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    How many replies does it take to convince you that you are worried about nothing?
     
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  10. Mar 3, 2013 at 2:49 PM
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    at least 4 more.
     
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  11. Mar 3, 2013 at 2:54 PM
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    it looks like your head gasket is about to blow in the next 5 miles. Feel better now?
     
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  12. Mar 3, 2013 at 3:47 PM
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    Two more now and u can stop worrying. BTW, i just changed mine today. Easy job and no issues.
     
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  13. Mar 3, 2013 at 4:08 PM
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    Okay I know some owners are OCD when it comes to their vehicles from personal experiences. I feel very comfortable saying that your plugs are fine and you're over reacting. Any type of major fuel issue would have either resulted in a leak, power loss, mileage loss, or excessive black smoke from the exhaust. The check engine light would probably only help with either excessive knock, o2 or air/fuel sensor, or catalytic efficiency.


    Out of curiosity, nothing personal, are you by chance an engineer?
     
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  14. Mar 3, 2013 at 4:54 PM
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    No, software developer.
     
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  15. Mar 3, 2013 at 5:24 PM
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    I pulled my #5 plug and the insulator was still white after 8k miles. That being said, I don't think I would worry about your perceived condition.
     
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  16. Mar 3, 2013 at 6:22 PM
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    plug looks fine...did you check the gap...the gap might be off...they should be gapped at .44 ..
     
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  17. Mar 3, 2013 at 10:11 PM
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  18. Mar 4, 2013 at 5:25 AM
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    gap was fine
     
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  19. Mar 4, 2013 at 6:21 AM
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    Here's #4 for you, now you can rest easy tonight... :D

    If you still are feeling uneasy about the plugs, have the Toyota dealership check it out...
     
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