Hi guys,

I just got my 2003 TL Type-S and was wondering if there was a DIY guide on changing spark plugs and getting rid of the "maintenance light".

Thanks a lot guys, lots of great people and information here

-Kenney

 

hmm wanna make a meet to go there?

 

wrong thread

 

Just scroll thru the main page of Gen 2 for thread on plug change with bolt sizes and tips

Use NGK Iridium or Denso Iridium ONLY

 

Why only use those? I have BOSCHE Platinums, are they bad or something?

 

The voltage they work *best* at is too low for that engine. Sure they may actually be listed as compatible in some part guide, but they'll get fouled out in no time. I've used them in even lower performance cars and had nothing but bad luck...my

 

Thanx for the heads up

 

TO turn off the Maintenance Light here what you have to do.

1. Turn engine OFF
2. Hold down SELECT & RESET Button together then turn the key to II ignition switch ON
3. Just hold it for about 10seconds until maintenance turn OFF

 

If the above method does not reset it, and instead changes the outside temp reading

Go back and with engine running- push and hold both buttons to reset oil/service light

 

And the NGK Iridium have a super fine center electrode and 1 small side ground
Made to work in our cars

The Bosch work great in some cars- not ours, too many electrodes for us

 

i have the new bosch iridium platinum fusions... did anyone try those yet?

 

See my notes about German plugs in Jap cars then return those plugs and buy the NGK Iridium

I dont think you can buy "iridium platinum fusions"
irid and plat are a one or the other metal for the electrode
And you dont want that Bosch massive 4 grounds type either
Just trust that thousands of members here are using the same plug for a reason.If you dont really want our advice- stop asking

 

Why the attitude 01tl4tl? He simply asked if anyone tried those. And he didn't disregard your advice, he didn't even say anything negative...

 

Alright lets settle down folks it was prolly a mistake 01tl4tl is a good guy, it all depends in the mood one is in to respond like that, I speak from experience ive done that before, not here tho thank god I would of been Yelled at by the Mods But anyways, I got the NGK Iridium IX's. The tiny electrode thingy Is smaller compared to the Boschs and such. NGK is what came with the car so why get anything diff? There they same price as any of the other ones and your not gonna get more performance out of any of the other ones.

 

thanks for the advise, i'm going to return the fusion and get the ngk iridium ix.

 

Thats the way to change the temp. The buttons have to be pushed before you turn the key to the run position

 

Kris- One of these days I will remember which way resets service and which changes temp!

 

which of these plug is right or good for our car http://www.ngk.com/results_app.asp?AAIA=1410310

 

These are the stock replacement plugs for the TL


J32-A1
NGK- PZFR5E-11
DENSO- PKJ16CR-L11


J32-A2
NGK- PZFR6E-11
DENSO- PKJ20CR-M11


Either will work. If im not mistaken the double plat will last longer.
There is no benefit from the iridium, i would just stick with the OE plug

 

Either will work. If im not mistaken the double plat will last longer

 

$11.71/plug is it reasonable price or does anybody knows that where can i get a better price...........and do i also need to get the spark plug glue ( it goes on to the thread of the spark plug)...

thanx so much for the help

 

OMG Spark Plug Glue rofl

ANTI SIEZE is the name of the poduct and it makes the plugs easier to remove in the future

7 Bucks each for NGK Iridium- widely used by members of this forum for long life and good performance

 

i think i might stick with the OEM one which is ( NGK plat) since most of the members in here are using that

 

NGK Platinum or Iridium performance so close it doesnt matter in normal driving conditions.

 

Hooray, I get to change mine very soon.

 

so $11.71 is reasonable price right? i need to order soon, i have 3 days weekend this week and i'm planing on changing them out

 

does 02-Tls engine has J32-A1 or J32-A2?

 

Just go to the auto parts of your choice-Kragen carries NGK and they can look it up for you.

 

because what happen was i placed an order for the NGK- PZFR6E-11 and then i notice that they are different year for the car. i think i was suppose to order the NGK- PZFR5E-11
and that for the J32-A1 and not the J32-A2

 

the differance between 5 and 6 in the plug number is the heat range
Depending on how you drive dictates if you need colder plug- like extended freeway driving versus in town.

 

just call NGK tech said that the premimum is for 5 and the 6 are for the Type S

 

If you have the Type S you have the J32 A2. If you have the TL-P (99-03) you have the J32 A1

 

cool thanx for verify....you guy rock

 

pretty new about the car parts and all ...so was just wondering if there is a different spark plugs for canadian cars or for the cold weather..

 

Is $39 a good deal for 6 NGK plugs?

 

No. Go by the part numbers i mentioned above

 

RD

That would depend on which plugs

The Iridium plugs are about 7 bucks USA each

 

yup I was talking about the Iridium plugs

 

Sounds like a good score then RD

Never hurts to run a can of Seafoam thru the intake before you change the plugs, let any carbon blow-off get stuck on the old plugs

ALL OTHERS This does not mean you must replace plugs after seafoam- it means if you are going to do the plugs- do this first

 

Yep I was going to seafoam in about 1.5K miles. Through intake, oil, fuel tank. Change plugs and oil about 50 miles later I can't wait, my car has 93K miles and has never been Seafoamed and by the looks of it, it will make a BIG difference at 93K