spark plugs

[nickbo]

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

[superjoe83]

those are mostly just gimmick, i would stick with the factory Denso plugs

[redtoy92]

Originally Posted by nickbo

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!

[nickbo]

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]

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

[nickbo]

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

[dfskinner]

Hey, if you run into problems, don't hesitate to ask, several of the guys on this forum have talked about changing plugs.

[badboy916]

changing spark plugs is like changing your underwear. sooner or later you got to do it

[superjoe83]

if im not mistaken the 2 prong denso's are the proper plug for the 3.4

[dfskinner]

I used the 2 prong NGK's