Well done video! No annoying music, clear concise instruction, torque specs for those so inclined, and straight to the point... Now if you can whip up some videos on '97 F-250 Powerstrokes, that'd be great. Great job on this one!
Damn this job was so much easier than I thought. I had a Pontiac Bonneville and while it only had 6 spark plugs, they were a pain to replace. I just replaced my spark plugs on my Tundra with some Denso ones and man does it make a difference. It's running in tip top shape. 230,000 miles and hopefully many more! Thanks for the video!
A few suggestions. 1) Double check that gap in your manual. 2) Use anti-seize on the new threads. 3) Dialectic grease for the plug tops where meeting the coilpacks.
This is awesome! Got an '06 Tundra w/87k miles and Firestone wants to charge me $18.99x8 for the spark plugs and $141.10 in labor, as a recommended service. That's $296.02, not including tax! Watching this makes me wanna go get that spark plug socket and do it myself.
you guys are great. Thanks for the video. I'll go to Toyota today and buy the plugs for about $22.00. I talked to the Service Department yesterday and they wanted $250.00 to change the spark plugs. Can you imagine. they said it was almost a 2 hour job. You guys make it look like about a 30 minute job. Once again thanks a million. Just saved me a bunch of $$
That's because they have to spend a lot of time on their "smart" phones. Just take a little walk back into the maintenance bay of any Dealership and you'll see what I mean.
The ignition coil is easier to remove if you unscrew the bolt first, then pull it out a little to get a better grip on it. Some you don't even have to unplug it, it will come out easily
@@SuperDodoe Service manual states iridium plugs should be changed every 100k kilometres. Denso plugs are the original fitted ones. I change mine every 80k or so. It’s overkill but my Land Cruiser still runs like new.
@@SuperDodoe Service manual states 100k klm I change them around 60k or 80k and the old ones still look good. Use DENSO plugs as they were the OEM that were fitted when new.
Great video. I have a 2003 Toyota Tundra with 78,000 miles on it. I recently purchased it and doubt the spark plugs have every been changed. Should I go ahead and install new spark plugs? It starts and runs fine.
Thank you for watching! General rule of thumb is 50k but I know there are people out there that swear special tipped plugs go 120k which I don't really buy. If I were you I would change them, because the newer the plug the easier it is to get a spark and the less of a toll it takes on your ignition system as a whole. I hope this helps!
Great video thank you. I’ve got an error code for a knock sensor, P0325. I’ve got a rat under my intake manifold. Do you have a video on how to replace that sensor? Any help is appreciated
After I changed the spark plugs on my 2000 Sienna, the next day it was smoking (white) and would stop after 5 or 6 minutes. I refuse to believe it is the head gasket. Does the spark plug change have anything to do with it?
While I seriously doubt you're still looking for an answer, if anyone else sees this; All major plug manufacturers, and Toyota (among other manufacturers) specifically state not to use anti-seize on their iridium plugs. They already come with a coating on the threads for this purpose. Their reason is that anti-seize can act as a lubricant and can cause the torque values to be off, leading to over tightened plugs and thread damage. It doesn't matter how perfect your torque wrench is, the plugs are designed to go on dry, so lubricating them would decrease the torque rating to achieve the same tightness.
Because they can and some people will pay for it. That's why I really like making these videos to help others save quite a bit of money if they are willing to work on their cars. Thank you for watching!
Well done video! No annoying music, clear concise instruction, torque specs for those so inclined, and straight to the point... Now if you can whip up some videos on '97 F-250 Powerstrokes, that'd be great. Great job on this one!
Thanks so much for watching! I wish I had one to work on.
The spark plugs on those older power strokes are super easy to replace. Not sure why you need a video
@@danieldavidson8149 spark plugs ? you mean glow plugs
Re: Gap ... they only mention .044" which is the gap for 2005-06 models with the VVT-i engine.
PLEASE be aware the gap for 2000-04 is only .031".
My manual for my 2002 tundra says the gap is 0.8
You're looking at metric ... 0.8mm is roughly equivalent to .031"
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0.32 for 04 Sequioa
My is 2000 sr5 gap is .032
Damn this job was so much easier than I thought. I had a Pontiac Bonneville and while it only had 6 spark plugs, they were a pain to replace. I just replaced my spark plugs on my Tundra with some Denso ones and man does it make a difference. It's running in tip top shape. 230,000 miles and hopefully many more! Thanks for the video!
How many miles do you have now?
A few suggestions. 1) Double check that gap in your manual. 2) Use anti-seize on the new threads. 3) Dialectic grease for the plug tops where meeting the coilpacks.
This is awesome!
Got an '06 Tundra w/87k miles and Firestone wants to charge me $18.99x8 for the spark plugs and $141.10 in labor, as a recommended service. That's $296.02, not including tax!
Watching this makes me wanna go get that spark plug socket and do it myself.
Did you…….? I’m in that current situation
Same, got an 06 with 100k miles
@@musicman123ization i just did it. ran smooth for a week, the second it felt a bit forced to accerlate. Took took it be get looked at😤
you guys are great. Thanks for the video. I'll go to Toyota today and buy the plugs for about $22.00. I talked to the Service Department yesterday and they wanted $250.00 to change the spark plugs. Can you imagine. they said it was almost a 2 hour job. You guys make it look like about a 30 minute job. Once again thanks a million. Just saved me a bunch of $$
That sounds like a huge amount of time for spark plugs. That is what we are here for! Thank you so much for watching!
Bill Peterson it don’t take 2 hours it only takes about 30-16 min
That's because they have to spend a lot of time on their "smart" phones. Just take a little walk back into the maintenance bay of any Dealership and you'll see what I mean.
So I’m guessing since each plug has a coil pack I don’t have to mess with changing wires. Freakin sweet.
The ignition coil is easier to remove if you unscrew the bolt first, then pull it out a little to get a better grip on it. Some you don't even have to unplug it, it will come out easily
0.31 is the gap for the V8, which they have in the video. The gap for the V6 is .044
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Another guy says it is .032. You say .031. Which is it? If so, why do they not update the video?
@@thyslop1737 maybe google the specs for the year of your rig.
@@thyslop1737 the spark plugs I took out proved the spacing is less than important.
As mentioned in several other comments the gap for the 4.7 v8 is .032"
Great video, thank you. How long is that extension?
.044 gap is incorrect for the 4.7L V8. The owners manual clearly shows the gap to be .031. The.044 gap is for the V6 engine.
2UZ-FE engines came with iridium tipped , pre-gapped plugs. You should not use feeler gauges on these iridium plugs
how long do the stock plugs supposedly last?
@@SuperDodoe Service manual states iridium plugs should be changed every 100k kilometres. Denso plugs are the original fitted ones.
I change mine every 80k or so. It’s overkill but my Land Cruiser still runs like new.
@@SuperDodoe Service manual states 100k klm
I change them around 60k or 80k and the old ones still look good.
Use DENSO plugs as they were the OEM that were fitted when new.
Recorded 3 years ago and dude already knew about carona (note gloves)
Also note this is a joke.
lol ahead of the curve!
It is actually getting really hard to find gloves for work now. Thanks for watching!
🤣🤣🤣
Thank you. A well done video. I think I can do this now.
You got this! Thanks for watching!
Great video. I have a 2003 Toyota Tundra with 78,000 miles on it. I recently purchased it and doubt the spark plugs have every been changed. Should I go ahead and install new spark plugs? It starts and runs fine.
Thank you for watching! General rule of thumb is 50k but I know there are people out there that swear special tipped plugs go 120k which I don't really buy. If I were you I would change them, because the newer the plug the easier it is to get a spark and the less of a toll it takes on your ignition system as a whole. I hope this helps!
Do I need to use dialectic grease on spark plugs when changing them? Working on a 2002 tundra 4.7
Yeah its a good idea to put in the coil. Thanks for watching!
Awesome video, think I can do this myself, Thanks so much!
Great video thank you. I’ve got an error code for a knock sensor, P0325. I’ve got a rat under my intake manifold. Do you have a video on how to replace that sensor? Any help is appreciated
Great Vid - What Spark Plug Part #? Prob most important part - also anti-seize and some dielectric grease on coil to prevent sticking.
After I changed the spark plugs on my 2000 Sienna, the next day it was smoking (white) and would stop after 5 or 6 minutes. I refuse to believe it is the head gasket. Does the spark plug change have anything to do with it?
Plugs wouldn't make your car smoke white. Thank you so much for watching!
What was the problem?
I've read the torque is 13 lbs not the 18lbs suggested here?
I got my info from Toyota.
My Toyota manual says:
Using a 16 mm plug wrench, install the spark plugs.
Torque: 17.5 N·m (180 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf.)
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Thank you
Thanks for watching!
My owners manual says .31 on my 2001 v8 tundra
yes, I have same vehicle. Pays to read a repair manual like Haynes.
Yup
Will it be the same process for my dads 2007 Toyota Land cruiser? Thanks!!
Very similar! Thanks for watching!
Thanks👍🏿
What is OEM spark plug part #?
Guess its Over-Kill but I use dielectric paste for the electrical connectors because of the salt in our area.
Great video.
Thank you so much for watching!
Looks to be much easier than the 5.4 lL, 3 valve f150 of the same vintage,
Oh yeah, much easier. But I did a video on that too. Thanks for watching!
Shhhhhhh, we don't speak of the triton engine. hands up everybody that has the Lisle 65600 kit :)
anti seize ??
Did you anti size the threads?
While I seriously doubt you're still looking for an answer, if anyone else sees this; All major plug manufacturers, and Toyota (among other manufacturers) specifically state not to use anti-seize on their iridium plugs. They already come with a coating on the threads for this purpose. Their reason is that anti-seize can act as a lubricant and can cause the torque values to be off, leading to over tightened plugs and thread damage. It doesn't matter how perfect your torque wrench is, the plugs are designed to go on dry, so lubricating them would decrease the torque rating to achieve the same tightness.
Good looking out, Kyle!
@@ResistanceIsFreedom thanks!
My owner's manual for a 2003 V8 Tundra says I MUST use a dual ground plug. You show a single ground.
What did you end up using? My owners manual says the same but I'm having trouble finding the dual ground plug.
Did you disconnect the battery ?
It's recommended
The narrator sounds like the narrator from 88 rotors
2000 Land cruiser 👍
Sweet. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
what would be the gap size on my 2004 toyota sequoia? v8 4.7L
Exact same, the sequoia is the exact same as the tundra aside from the rear end and a few minor things
and why do repair shops want $290? Plugs are $60 bucks... that leaves $230 charge for 30 min (max) work???
Because they can and some people will pay for it. That's why I really like making these videos to help others save quite a bit of money if they are willing to work on their cars. Thank you for watching!
Indeed...thanks for providing the videos for those of sane mind.
Great questions?
Amazon says .032. Manual says .031
It really doesn't matter too much. It's only 1 thousandth of an inch difference. If it were me I'd aim for 32. Thanks for watching!
wrong sparkplugs
They are right. Thanks for watching!
@@2carpros yes. Wrong plugs. Not Iridium. From the manual. BKR6EYA. NGK. For the V8. 2002 Tundra. Also wrong gap!
Wrong gap size! 2001 tundra 4.7l 2UZ-FE reads .08mm or .031 in. This could jack up your car.. check your own Manuel!
I only have a Juan, is that cool?