** Newbie here: DIY spark plug change and maintenance light?**
03-10-2007, 03:12 PM
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** Newbie here: DIY spark plug change and maintenance light?**
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
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
03-10-2007, 04:03 PM
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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
Use NGK Iridium or Denso Iridium ONLY
03-10-2007, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 01tl4tl
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
Use NGK Iridium or Denso Iridium ONLY
03-10-2007, 06:04 PM
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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 
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03-10-2007, 07:58 PM
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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
Go back and with engine running- push and hold both buttons to reset oil/service light
03-10-2007, 07:59 PM
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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
Made to work in our cars
The Bosch work great in some cars- not ours, too many electrodes for us
03-10-2007, 10:14 PM
#12
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
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
03-10-2007, 11:57 PM
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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.
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.
03-12-2007, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 01tl4tl
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
Go back and with engine running- push and hold both buttons to reset oil/service light
03-12-2007, 12:27 PM
#17
Kris- One of these days I will remember which way resets service and which changes temp!
03-12-2007, 05:05 PM
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Burning Brakes
which of these plug is right or good for our car http://www.ngk.com/results_app.asp?AAIA=1410310
03-12-2007, 05:15 PM
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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
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
03-12-2007, 05:16 PM
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Either will work. If im not mistaken the double plat will last longer
03-12-2007, 05:53 PM
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Burning Brakes
$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
thanx so much for the help
03-12-2007, 05:56 PM
#22
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
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
03-12-2007, 07:58 PM
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NGK Platinum or Iridium performance so close it doesnt matter in normal driving conditions.
03-14-2007, 12:37 AM
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Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by fsttyms1
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
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
03-14-2007, 12:43 AM
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Just go to the auto parts of your choice-Kragen carries NGK and they can look it up for you.
03-14-2007, 12:49 AM
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Burning Brakes
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
and that for the J32-A1 and not the J32-A2
03-14-2007, 12:18 PM
#30
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.
Depending on how you drive dictates if you need colder plug- like extended freeway driving versus in town.
03-14-2007, 02:43 PM
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If you have the Type S you have the J32 A2. If you have the TL-P (99-03) you have the J32 A1
03-27-2007, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by flubber_lee
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..
03-27-2007, 11:51 AM
#37
RD
That would depend on which plugs
The Iridium plugs are about 7 bucks USA each
That would depend on which plugs
The Iridium plugs are about 7 bucks USA each
03-27-2007, 01:17 PM
#39
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
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
03-27-2007, 01:23 PM
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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 
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