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Spark plug socket

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by PooTaco, Aug 8, 2025 at 12:33 PM.

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  1. Aug 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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    shakerhood

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    I used to use a rubber hose to start spark.plugs on air-cooled VW's as the space was quite tight to reach into.
     
    shakerhood, Aug 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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  2. Aug 8, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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    Sorry, I read some of the reviews on Amazon..
     
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  3. Aug 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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    You're as old as me (maybe).
    I had a British import as a 1st car and did the same thing.
    Cheers
     
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    I would be more worried about the sparkplugs having a level of consciousness all their own and being able to make decisions about how they are going to fire and in what order or if they talk amongst one another and decide they are all going to foul out because they are upset that i was too rough with them when putting them in. I mean a situation like that can really mess your day up.
     
    Phlogiston, Aug 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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    A little too much LDS back in the day, maybe? Or more recently? :crazy::rasta:
     
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  8. Aug 8, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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    I personally prefer rubber inside spark plug sockets for the protection against cracking of them.

    My tip with them is to shoot some silicone spray inside first before the job to prevent the rubber/socket staying on the plug

    I have a Mac Tools set but I believe they're just a standard 5/8"(16mm) hex plug. I'd just run to the store and get a spark plug socket you like the name of.

    I also like changing my plugs with a locking extension. Lexion and Vevor tend to be decent for diy purposes from Amazon. For store bought, I would go Harbour Freight/Princess auto
     
    joba27n, Aug 8, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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