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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Spark Plugs #554248 01/18/05 08:30 PM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 792 J javven OP Rock Warrior I'm looking at re-replacing the spark plugs (I just changed). Ever since putting them in my rig's smoking like a chimney. I've gapped and re-gapped them to no avail. They're -the cheapest- autolite plugs in existance that are 'appropriate' for this vehicle. Any suggestions / recommendations? Thinking of Bosch Platinum 4+ but not sure. Change your oil hot and often. 07 Taco V6 4WD 5-Auto Re: Spark Plugs [Re: javven] #554249 01/18/05 08:36 PM Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 11,727 Monterey, CA LRJ4x4 Web Wheeler If your burning oil don't use Bosch Platinum 4+ they will gum up very fast. Just get the OEM NGK's they work great! BTW changing plugs will not make your truck stop smoking....that's the ring or valve seals <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> 98 Montero with cold weather package 96 Toyota Land Cruiser, fully locked Mall Machine :-) Re: Spark Plugs [Re: LRJ4x4] #554250 01/18/05 08:51 PM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 792 J javven OP Rock Warrior It wasn't smoking until I changed the plugs. It's acting like it's running too rich. Change your oil hot and often. 07 Taco V6 4WD 5-Auto Re: Spark Plugs [Re: javven] #554251 01/18/05 09:23 PM Joined: May 2003 Posts: 613 South Alabama Yellowhammer Rock Warrior Bosch Super are good plugs. The platinum plugs are okay if your rig is running well and you are willing to allow the plugs time to reach operating temps before drag racing the ricers. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> I agree with Les, don't use the platinum plugs if you are having problems. they will just foul up. 1991 Montero LS 3.0 5-Spd LWB 31" Bridgestone Dueller ATs on stock rims, tan/tan interior/exterior 1986 Isuzu Trooper 2.3 5-spd - partially disassembled, tan interior/dark blue exterior Re: Spark Plugs [Re: javven] #554252 01/18/05 09:41 PM Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 949 Mill Hall, PA Monty Rock Warrior I myself have used nothing buy NGK Vpowers. Plugs are not going to make a difference at all. You have bad valve seals and/or guides, or you have bad rings. It's just coincident that the somke started after you did your plugs. 1989 Raider V6/MT 2005 Jeep Liberty CRD Turbo Diesel Re: Spark Plugs [Re: Monty] #554253 01/18/05 09:48 PM Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,741 springfield,oregon powerRam50 Body Damage is Cool NGK <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> 87 dodge power ram 50,35" tires,5 1/2" total lift,4.6 gears,lockers front and rear,Rancho RS5000's,custom front bumper,custom rock sliders,cct extended diff breathers,75 amp alt(40 amp stock),thorely header,K&N,wheeled hard... Re: Spark Plugs [Re: javven] #554254 01/18/05 10:06 PM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 792 J javven OP Rock Warrior Oops. Can overfilling cause this? Darn manuals. I wish they'd agree. One lists SIX QUARTS as the fill requirement. Will drain a little tonight. Change your oil hot and often. 07 Taco V6 4WD 5-Auto Re: Spark Plugs [Re: javven] #554255 01/18/05 11:17 PM Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,538 Red Deer, Alberta torquemonster Body Damage is Cool I use the Denso spark plugs...not the Iridium plugs but just the equivelant to the NGK V-Powers and they are cheaper and MUCH better quality than the NGK. I have been running mine for 60,000 km (37,500miles) and the "V" groove is still there. a couple years ago I ran the NGK V-powers and the "V" groove was gone in 5000 km (3125 miles). Re: Spark Plugs [Re: torquemonster] #554256 01/18/05 11:31 PM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 792 J javven OP Rock Warrior Get me a part number? Change your oil hot and often. 07 Taco V6 4WD 5-Auto Re: Spark Plugs [Re: Monty] #554257 01/18/05 11:45 PM Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,904 W wyleone Body Damage is Cool Quote I myself have used nothing buy NGK Vpowers. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> I run V-powers in everything i owned in the last 15years w/no problems. I change them every 20K mi, They don't wear that bad for me. 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