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Old 11-13-2014, 11:27 PM   #1
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Changed Spark Plugs

Hey everyone! I decided to change my spark plugs after 90,000 miles. I've never tried it before so I had a friend to talk me through it. It took about 15 minutes because of a small error on my part. I accidentally smapped one of my spark plugs while trying to remove it . Thankfully, I had some gorilla tape in hand to remove it. Here's a few pictures of my plugs.






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Besides the faulty handling, it was a really easy job to do. I probably should've done the job sooner, but I'm not worried. A noticed a small.difference with my gas mileage increase .
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Old 11-14-2014, 12:51 AM   #2
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Did you start threading the plugs in w/ a rubber hose(if it cross threads plug slips in hose) or did you start threading them in w/the spark plug socket. Juist curious.
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Old 11-14-2014, 12:54 AM   #3
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I used.a spark plug socket. If you're going to do it yourself, make sure to stabilize the.extension (applying pressure towards the block) as you're unscrewing. Otherwise, you'll end up doing what I did.
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Old 11-14-2014, 12:56 AM   #4
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I used.a spark plug socket. If you're going to do it yourself, make sure to stabilize the.extension (applying pressure towards the block) as you're unscrewing. Otherwise, you'll end up doing what I did.
thanks im changing plugs soon in my 2007 yaris. Only 56000 miles but I do not want plugs seizing in aluminum head.
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Old 11-14-2014, 12:58 AM   #5
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i plan on using my new SK thin wall deep spark plug socket.
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