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2012 Tundra Spark Plug Recommendation
Posted on 8/18/17 at 9:42 am
Posted on 8/18/17 at 9:42 am
Like Gorilla, I just hit 100k in my truck. 2012 Tundra 4.6L V8. Got the oil changed this morning, and they gave me a list of recommended maintenance for 100k. First on the list was new spark plugs for $311.43. That seems EXTREMELY high for that service, no? Even if it is a dealership. So I'm going to go ahead an change those myself. What brand would you recommend? Should I change the spark plug wires, too?
Advice?
I've never had a vehicle over 100k miles, so I'm in uncharted territory here.
I also know nothing about engines other than changing the oil and checking a battery and fluid levels, simple shite like that.
Advice?
I've never had a vehicle over 100k miles, so I'm in uncharted territory here.
I also know nothing about engines other than changing the oil and checking a battery and fluid levels, simple shite like that.
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Posted on 8/18/17 at 9:56 am to Homey the Clown
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What brand would you recommend?
NGK
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Should I change the spark plug wires, too?
I don't think it has spark plug wires. Coil on plug setup.
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Advice?
Gear Wrench 6-Inch Swivel Spark Plug Socket
Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:02 am to weadjust
Whats the difference between the cheap NGK and the more expensive NGK?
Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:04 am to weadjust
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NGK
This
Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:05 am to Wtodd
Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:08 am to weadjust
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NGK
Or denso. The denso quad style are better than the ngk. Just put stock ones back in.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:10 am to Homey the Clown
Factory sparkplugs and gap. Use compressed air to blow out the recesses where the sparkplugs are so debris doesn't fall in the combustion chamber. Make sure engine is cold before removing plugs, I spray a little Kroil onto the plugs about an hour before I pull mine. Have a good ratchet, extensions, and socket handy before starting. A long handle, flex head 3/8 drive ratchet is best. Get some anti-seize and dielectric grease for the new plugs, a little of each goes a long way. Start new plugs by hand as far as you can go, cross-threading is easy to do and very bad here. Torque to factory spec and that means buying a decent in-lb torque wrench if you don't have one. Watch a few Youtube videos on this before you really commit.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:13 am to Homey the Clown
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Whats the difference between the cheap NGK and the more expensive NGK?
You can get standard 25k miles /platinum 50k miles/double platinum 75k miles /iridium spark plugs 100K miles. Depends how long you plan to keep the truck.
Miles is a guestimate but you get the idea
Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:13 am to Clames
frick, you just made this shite much more complicated. Thought this was gonna be easy like changing out a bolt 
Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:15 am to Homey the Clown
A Yota don't need any dayum plugs, total waste of money.. Those are for Chevys...
Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:17 am to Homey the Clown
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Thought this was gonna be easy like changing out a bolt
$300 is sounding a lot more reasonable, amarite?
Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:23 am to MWP
Well $300 seems a little steep still, but frick, I wasn't planning on hooking up an air compressor to blow out the sockets, and getting a torque wrench to make sure they aren't too tight, and all that other bull shite. I was just gonna swap em. Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck I'm gonna pay $300 prolly Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:24 am to Homey the Clown
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I'm gonna pay $300 prolly
Smart move.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:26 am to MWP
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MWP
You must be a mechanic
Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:27 am to Homey the Clown
On a pushrod V8 it would be. OHC makes it a bit more involved since you can't actually see the sparkplug you are working on. Just have to take more precautions since you don't want anything falling down the sparkplug well and into the cylinder. Aluminum heads are easier to strip so that's always a consideration no matter the design.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 12:39 pm to Homey the Clown
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You must be a mechanic
Naw, just looking out for a fellow Tundra owner who was about to embark on a potential cluster frick since he thought changing out spark plugs would be like changing out a bolt.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 12:42 pm to Homey the Clown
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These? Obviously I'd need 8, but that spark plug would suffice?
Those look like it.....someone mentioned Denso; those are good too
Posted on 8/18/17 at 12:44 pm to Homey the Clown
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I wasn't planning on hooking up an air compressor to blow out the sockets
Shop Vac works
Posted on 8/18/17 at 1:03 pm to Homey the Clown
Any local reputable indy mechanic shops?
Posted on 8/18/17 at 1:58 pm to Clames
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Use compressed air to blow out the recesses
Im trying to wrap my head around this, why would you blow compressed air? Would you not want to vacuum them out? Blowing the air in would blow the any pieces into the block would it not?
OP, go get a torque wrench from harbor freight for like $15. I've changed many a plugs without one though, but using a torque wrench is def a good idea.
All he is saying is use a vacuum, apply some anti-seize, start them by hand, and properly torque them. Its really not that much.
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