V-8 Spark Plug question

[newtrukr]

Are there any of you DIY guru's out there that know how to tell if a tundra is equipped with "standard" or platinum spark plugs? Other than removing one of course

thanks: Dennis

[Tundra Tom]

My 2000 Limited came with Standard "denso" plugs installed. I am replacing them with the same pulg this evening..

[KLS]

Do any of the Tundras come from the factory with platinums?...I don't think so. Isn't the only purpose of platinum plugs to allow for a 100,000 mile plug change interval?...and the Tundras get 30k from $2 copper plugs.


Ken

[newtrukr]

Looks like the maintenance maunal that comes with the truck is a generic one for most Toyota vahicle's. For what these things cost you would think a specific maint. manual would be included .Oh well.

Thanks for the info. Dennis

[Lazy Ace]

In my 2000 Tundra owner’s manual it says my truck came with iridium plugs. Fortunately it came with the basic Denso plugs, which were replaced by me at 30,000 with your basic $1.50 Autolite plugs. It still runs great and gets the same 17.5-mpg it was getting before. 54,000 miles and still running strong!

[Stooge]

A while back ago, I replaced my plugs in the Tundra and Sequoia. Went to the dealer, they said both had the Iridium $15 plugs and insisted on selling me these. I knew different - all came with the standard $2 Denso U-groove - a good plug anyways. Since my 2001 "inferred" that the original plug was Iridium, and the Parts Manager - now my best buddy, my Truck had the "wrong plug" installed from the factory. We checked other Tundras and Sequoias, all had the $2 normal plug. Long story short, I got 16 spark plugs for free (normal $2 ones). The over zealous parts guy, in an attempt to "up-sell" admitted his ignorance. Too bad - parts guys should have this basic information and realize that some folks aren't idiots and do know quite a bit about their vehicles. Now the guy asks me questions.

I also like how I got a case of the $10 -20004 original equipment oil filters, and not the cheaper replacements. Toyota sends me a mailbox full of "service and parts" coupons. On was "Genuine Toyota Oil Filters - $3.99 - quality craftsmanship, anti-drain back valves and BYPASS VALVES." The cheaper replacement DOES NOT have a bypass valve, while the original -20004 does. Thus - false avertisement at its best. If the parts guy would have just admitted the error - I won't have pressed it. Again, the "know-it-all" that knows less than he should, had to sell me 12 $10 filters for $4 apiece.

[GATORS_75]

FYI,

All TUNDRA's 2005 and newer have the irudium plugs which do not need to be changed until 100K. I have been fighting this battle with my local (small) dealership and went to 3 other's and they all told me the 05 TUNDRA's and newer have the 100K irudium plugs!

[smj999smj]

I use nothing but NGK spark plugs in everything I own....be it my Toyota, Nissan, Briggs & Stratton or Hasqvarna! In my trucks, I usually go with the NGK G-Platinums....they work well, last a long time and aren't expensive.