Just installed new spark plugs.
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Just installed new spark plugs.
After 50k miles without changing spark plugs, I made the decision to do that deed today.
Car runs perfect, car idles very smoothly, andthe car starts easier especially in colder weather.
Question is, would you guys want me to make a DIY? To tell you the truth, I was pretty scared to do this for my first time considering ... I've never done it before .. but now that it's behind me .. it's very easy .
Anybody want a DIY?
Car runs perfect, car idles very smoothly, andthe car starts easier especially in colder weather.
Question is, would you guys want me to make a DIY? To tell you the truth, I was pretty scared to do this for my first time considering ... I've never done it before .. but now that it's behind me .. it's very easy .
Anybody want a DIY?
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I think the biggest pain was replacing the 3 rear plugs, I took out the front sway bar (6x12mm bolts and I think 3 x 10mm bolts) because it's extremely difficult fitting the ratchet, swivel drive (correct terminology?), extension, and the sparkplug socket in position to take out the 3 spark plugs.
I used the NGK Iridium IX, they have the .40 or .42 gap on them (IIRC).
I used the NGK Iridium IX, they have the .40 or .42 gap on them (IIRC).
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Originally Posted by trancemission
Sure Tyler, Im about to do mine soon. I would love a DIY. Ill put it up in the garage for ya...
Are those pretty good plugs?
Are those pretty good plugs?
I went with the NGK Iridium plugs after reading 01tl4tl's posts, he's a pretty knowledgeable guy haha.
I heard about the Pulsar plugs and I don't think they're worth $24.95 a piece .. especially after reading they don't really give you performance gains with noticeably better gas mileage.
It looks like this will help some people on the forums, I'll get my digicam back from the sister and I will get working on a thread.
EDIT: I suggest you go down to your local autoparts store and purchase them.
I got 6 plugs for $44 with tax, I remember seeing them $11 a piece on some sites
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Are you kidding me? gen 3 has to remove what to get to the rear plugs?
Dont tell me they are using plugs wires again too?!!
On gen2, a 9 inch extension- you can put a 6 and 3 inch together- reach perfect into the rear plugs- use a spark plug socket with rubber insert or magntic tip to grab the plugs
NGK Iridium IX- thats the trusted winners
Pulsestar testing still in progress by members, first reports of 1 mpg increase, and that was before the ECU reset that the plug maker said is needed when changing to them.
Never trust a shop to read the instructions!!!
They may not make big HP change on a TL, but I will take any mileage increase I can.
If it pays for itself in a year or less- thats a bargain IMO
Dont tell me they are using plugs wires again too?!!
On gen2, a 9 inch extension- you can put a 6 and 3 inch together- reach perfect into the rear plugs- use a spark plug socket with rubber insert or magntic tip to grab the plugs
NGK Iridium IX- thats the trusted winners
Pulsestar testing still in progress by members, first reports of 1 mpg increase, and that was before the ECU reset that the plug maker said is needed when changing to them.
Never trust a shop to read the instructions!!!
They may not make big HP change on a TL, but I will take any mileage increase I can.
If it pays for itself in a year or less- thats a bargain IMO
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please post DIY the dealer told me that the aftermarket sparks would fuck up my car and it wouldn't do anything but f up my car, n i was like ok...... but he insisted me of doing a plan they got which was $1200 maintenance which was to replace my spark plugs with higher performance, he was being a hypocrite i guess. but please a DIY would be great
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Where is this rip off dealership?
Originally Posted by xoulu
please post DIY the dealer told me that the aftermarket sparks would fuck up my car and it wouldn't do anything but f up my car, n i was like ok...... but he insisted me of doing a plan they got which was $1200 maintenance which was to replace my spark plugs with higher performance, he was being a hypocrite i guess. but please a DIY would be great
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I've heard of good results with the NGK Iridium's but the Pulsestar sparkplugs are just like those snakeoil Splitfire sparkplugs. A scam at best for overpriced sparkplugs.
Originally Posted by 01tl4tl
Are you kidding me? gen 3 has to remove what to get to the rear plugs?
Dont tell me they are using plugs wires again too?!!
On gen2, a 9 inch extension- you can put a 6 and 3 inch together- reach perfect into the rear plugs- use a spark plug socket with rubber insert or magntic tip to grab the plugs
NGK Iridium IX- thats the trusted winners
Pulsestar testing still in progress by members, first reports of 1 mpg increase, and that was before the ECU reset that the plug maker said is needed when changing to them.
Never trust a shop to read the instructions!!!
They may not make big HP change on a TL, but I will take any mileage increase I can.
If it pays for itself in a year or less- thats a bargain IMO
Dont tell me they are using plugs wires again too?!!
On gen2, a 9 inch extension- you can put a 6 and 3 inch together- reach perfect into the rear plugs- use a spark plug socket with rubber insert or magntic tip to grab the plugs
NGK Iridium IX- thats the trusted winners
Pulsestar testing still in progress by members, first reports of 1 mpg increase, and that was before the ECU reset that the plug maker said is needed when changing to them.
Never trust a shop to read the instructions!!!
They may not make big HP change on a TL, but I will take any mileage increase I can.
If it pays for itself in a year or less- thats a bargain IMO
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I believe for J-Series motors the spark plug torque spec is 15 ftlb's.
I just changed the sparkplugs in my wife's 2003 Pilot (I believe the same NGK OEM plug as the 3G TL).
Also there are no rear plug wires, the coils mount directly on the plug insulator boot.
I just changed the sparkplugs in my wife's 2003 Pilot (I believe the same NGK OEM plug as the 3G TL).
Also there are no rear plug wires, the coils mount directly on the plug insulator boot.
Originally Posted by princelybug
Can anyone post the factory torque specs for tightening spark plugs?
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wow.... i never thought plugs were so hard to change they took me under an hour. u take the plastic covers off along with the strut tower bar.... the first set of plugs is right in ur face when u open the hood and the second set is behind the manifold plenum just reach back n repeat what u did on the front.... in addition to changing i do use a lil silicon grease on top of the plug and anti-seize on the plug threads. other than that i think its a simple procedure. easier than changing ur intake
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The DIY will be up tonight, still making some adjustments to my pictures / content.
Tripnbeats: The procedure may be easy, but some don't feel confident enough to it themselves. I personally thought it would be a lot of work, but after taking an hour and a half .. it wasn't a big deal.
Plus, this will save you a trip to the dealer ...
Tripnbeats: The procedure may be easy, but some don't feel confident enough to it themselves. I personally thought it would be a lot of work, but after taking an hour and a half .. it wasn't a big deal.
Plus, this will save you a trip to the dealer ...
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oh yea i agree.... i just wouldnt think anyone would need a diy but then again ya never know.... better to do it than break something. good work.... im gonna go take the pics of the 07 mirror install to do a DIY myself
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dont worry folks- I even schooled him on correct application of thread anti sieze, dont gop it all over the threads- just a touch is all it needs
Your DIY is in final edit by OP, just needed a few special tips added and such
Your DIY is in final edit by OP, just needed a few special tips added and such