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 Spark Plug Question
#548829
01/07/05 05:50 AM
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 35
OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Guys,
I'm going to replace my sparkplugs tomorrow. I bought the Bosch Platinum +4 plugs. They have the four electrodes, and a money back satisfaction guarantee. Have any of you used these in your T? I'm getting ready to turn over 100,000 miles, and I don't know if they've ever been changed. I bought the truck (98 SR5 4wd) with about 54,000 miles on it. It runs fine, but has been a little rough starting lately. Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Gary
98 T100 SR5 4WD
Rhino Liner
Warn Hubs
Mostly Stock
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 Re: Spark Plug Question
[Re: Winkel1]
#548830
01/07/05 07:47 AM
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Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 2,125
Body Damage is Cool
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do a search on bosch here, then take those back to the store for a refund and buy oem.
~Adam  96 T100: D44, lockers and stuff
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Re: Spark Plug Question
[Re: adam]
#548831
01/07/05 01:16 PM
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Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,921
Body Damage is Cool
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See, I've heard that too... But I've been using Bosch plugs since I owned my '89 VW; Never had any problems in any vehicle. I'm currently running a set of +4 in the T... About 10-11k miles on 'em, but they look brand new. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
4xGeek (Chris) '97 T-100 4wd sr5-suto, 3" BL, 1.5" BJ spacers, 35" ProComp AT's, 4.88's, Bilsteins x 6, etc... No longer stuck in SoCal!! 
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Re: Spark Plug Question
[Re: 4xGeek]
#548832
01/07/05 05:04 PM
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Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,256
Body Damage is Cool
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Those four pronged buggers like to eat aluminum heads. If thats not a problem for you have fun <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Spark Plug Question
[Re: Winkel1]
#548833
01/07/05 05:57 PM
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Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 378
Mudrunner
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I used the Bosch plugs for a few years until I started getting error codes. I replaced the plugs with Toyota spark plugs and no more problems. Plugs are cheap enough where it is a good idea to use OEM plugs and avoid problems.
97 T100, 32" BFG/AT, Warn hubs, stock height with Bilstein shocks, Optima battery
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Re: Spark Plug Question
[Re: Chris V]
#548834
01/08/05 07:08 AM
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Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,921
Body Damage is Cool
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How does a spark plug eat an aluminum head (other than cross-threading from improper installation) or severe overheating???
4xGeek (Chris) '97 T-100 4wd sr5-suto, 3" BL, 1.5" BJ spacers, 35" ProComp AT's, 4.88's, Bilsteins x 6, etc... No longer stuck in SoCal!!
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Re: Spark Plug Question
[Re: 4xGeek]
#548835
01/08/05 09:11 PM
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Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 645
Rock Warrior
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This months popular mechanics has an article and pictures of the 100K spark plugs stripping aluminum heads, and causing more expensive engine work.... another problem with those plugs... I think OEM is the way to go on plugs too!
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Re: Spark Plug Question
[Re: dogslovetrucks]
#548836
01/11/05 02:21 AM
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Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,921
Body Damage is Cool
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Wasn't the article about iridium plugs though? Oh well... In any case, you guys made me paranoid enough to go get a set of NGK's for both rigs. Thanks a lot <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
4xGeek (Chris) '97 T-100 4wd sr5-suto, 3" BL, 1.5" BJ spacers, 35" ProComp AT's, 4.88's, Bilsteins x 6, etc... No longer stuck in SoCal!!
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Re: Spark Plug Question
[Re: 4xGeek]
#548837
01/12/05 08:20 PM
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Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 34
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Can you get the NGK's from one of the standard auto supply places (autozone, checker, etc.) or do you have to go to the dealer?
97 T100 4x4
SR5
Extra cab
Automatic
3.4L engine
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Re: Spark Plug Question
[Re: Shedman]
#548838
01/12/05 11:31 PM
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Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 790
Rock Warrior
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They should be in stock at any of those stores. I buy mine at Checker auto.
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