spark plugs
nickbo
04-04-2004, 12:06 PM
i am going change my spark plugs. i have been looking at those 2 and 4 prong ones. what are the pros and cons of each?? or should i just stick with the one prong one?
i have a 99 taco with a 3.4l v6, .4x4
any help, i don't know too much about this so any help would be nice
nick
i have a 99 taco with a 3.4l v6, .4x4
any help, i don't know too much about this so any help would be nice
nick
superjoe83
04-04-2004, 12:08 PM
those are mostly just gimmick, i would stick with the factory Denso plugs
redtoy92
04-05-2004, 03:54 AM
i am going change my spark plugs. i have been looking at those 2 and 4 prong ones. what are the pros and cons of each?? or should i just stick with the one prong one?
i have a 99 taco with a 3.4l v6, .4x4
any help, i don't know too much about this so any help would be nice
nick
like joe said they are most a rip off! stick with denso! red oh yeah make sure they are gapped right or you will make the truck run like shit!
i have a 99 taco with a 3.4l v6, .4x4
any help, i don't know too much about this so any help would be nice
nick
like joe said they are most a rip off! stick with denso! red oh yeah make sure they are gapped right or you will make the truck run like shit!
nickbo
04-05-2004, 06:26 PM
thanks for the help guys, like i said i am kinda new to the whole working on my own truck thing, so every little bit helps thanks again
dfskinner
04-06-2004, 10:48 AM
Nick, I just changed mine, and I put the 1 prong ones in, and the truck did run like S@#T, so I changed them to the two prong ones, truck ran much smoother, I'd match what ever is in your truck.
Word to the wise, make sure you have a long extension when changing the plugs, and I'd change the wires at the same time. I used one of the old wires to pull the plugs out once I got it loose, and I also used the same wire to set the new plugs down in the holes. I cut the wire pretty short, and used it to set the plug in, and gave it a short turn, be sure not to cut the wire too short (the little metal connector will come out). Also, replace the tabs that come with the wires.
It took me a little time, never changed them myself, and the book wasn't really good with descriptions. Had them changed at 60,000, by the dealer and now I decided to save some money at 140,000. Good Luck
Word to the wise, make sure you have a long extension when changing the plugs, and I'd change the wires at the same time. I used one of the old wires to pull the plugs out once I got it loose, and I also used the same wire to set the new plugs down in the holes. I cut the wire pretty short, and used it to set the plug in, and gave it a short turn, be sure not to cut the wire too short (the little metal connector will come out). Also, replace the tabs that come with the wires.
It took me a little time, never changed them myself, and the book wasn't really good with descriptions. Had them changed at 60,000, by the dealer and now I decided to save some money at 140,000. Good Luck
nickbo
04-06-2004, 01:31 PM
thanks,
i am going to have my roomate help me, it looks like it will take a little longer this time, of course it is my first time doing it. it is kinda funny but i had a hard time locating all of them (ha ha ha) you are right about the book not too clear i guess tha tis what you get when you are trying to explain 4 differnent trucks. I think i got it down alright though. by the way i decided to go with the 2 prong plugs, although i think i am going to take them back and break down and buy the denso's from the dealer. again thanks for all the help
i am going to have my roomate help me, it looks like it will take a little longer this time, of course it is my first time doing it. it is kinda funny but i had a hard time locating all of them (ha ha ha) you are right about the book not too clear i guess tha tis what you get when you are trying to explain 4 differnent trucks. I think i got it down alright though. by the way i decided to go with the 2 prong plugs, although i think i am going to take them back and break down and buy the denso's from the dealer. again thanks for all the help
dfskinner
04-07-2004, 08:05 AM
Hey, if you run into problems, don't hesitate to ask, several of the guys on this forum have talked about changing plugs.
badboy916
04-07-2004, 10:19 PM
changing spark plugs is like changing your underwear. sooner or later you got to do it
superjoe83
04-08-2004, 02:22 AM
if im not mistaken the 2 prong denso's are the proper plug for the 3.4
dfskinner
04-08-2004, 04:20 PM
I used the 2 prong NGK's
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