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1Gen-TundraGeneral discussion forum for the 2000 to 2006 Toyota Tundra.
This is a discussion thread titled "Spark plug dillemma Help", within the 1Gen-Tundra forum, part of the Truck Forums category.
I want to change my plugs today and am wondering if a set of FR5/4876 NGK V-Power plugs are the right ones, as far as I can tell they are one heat range hotter than the V8 tundra plugs, They cross to the V6 plugs and the V8 plugs. I just wanna make sure they are safe to use. Any help is appreciated.
The heat range of a spark plug is the plugs ability to get rid of heat. They typically do this by changing the length of the plug or the ceramic section. So a longer plug takes more time to dissipate heat and is called a Hot plug. A team of people have probably spent countless hours designing the combustion camber and related components. Having said that, I would not deviate from the Toyota specified heat range.
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what plugs should you buy if you wanted to replace? make? model#?
Head to the dealer and use OEM Denso plugs. Just let them know whatever year Tundra it is.
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there are no toyota dealers in my area so I called the closest one and service manager told me they will work. Put them in at dinner time and will be driving later tonight, he should know what he is talking about, I hope.
SparkPlugs.com is a good source... That have both Denso and NKG. SparkPlugs.com
I just changed mine today for the first time at 30,000 miles . These plugs are about two bucks each. Easy job. It took about 1/2 hour.
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My local independent auto parts store had Denso or NGK plugs for $1.59, cheaper than sparkplugs.com, and no gouging S&H charg.
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Why not use the platinum BKR6EGP? Anyone know what the difference between the "g" and "v" power designations?
The NGK numbers are as follows but just remember that each company has their own special meanings:
BKR6EIX-6418
B stands for the diameter, which is 14mm for this plug
K stands for 5/8 hex with projected tip
R stands for resistor
6 stands for the heat range
EIX stands for Iridium
6418 stands for the product stock number
V power means the plug has a 90*V-cut electrode
G power designates it as a single platinum plug
The NGK numbers are as follows but just remember that each company has their own special meanings:
BKR6EIX-6418
B stands for the diameter, which is 14mm for this plug
K stands for 5/8 hex with projected tip
R stands for resistor
6 stands for the heat range
EIX stands for Iridium
6418 stands for the product stock number
V power means the plug has a 90*V-cut electrode
G power designates it as a single platinum plug
What does the Y stand for in the stock plug? Is there any reason to not use the "G" or "V" plugs?
What does the Y stand for in the stock plug? Is there any reason to not use the "G" or "V" plugs?
The Y stands for the V-grooved center electrode with 2.5 mm insulator. Use whichever plug you desire - I'd recommend the cheapest, as the only advantage to the expensive plugs is they should get you more mileage between changes. There is no other advantage to a stock engine. Here's a site: http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/techinf...tnumberkey.pdf
Would there be any advantage to putting Iridium plugs in 2001 4.7? I'm due for a plug replacement and would like to know if they would help with fuel economy or power. The Iridium plugs did make a big difference in my boat and I was curious if they'd help the truck.
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