2nd gen Tundra spark plug replacement

After 100,000 miles, it's time to tune up the Tundra. In this episode, we change the spark plugs on the 3UR-FE 5.7 liter V8. This job is quite doable at home with minimal tools.
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Link to the service data on PDF:
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[@robertrowland129]

0:02 You do not have to remove anything except the bracket on the fire wall. Just did mine today. 3/8 ratchet 2-3 inch extensions, spark plug socket, 10mm socket and triple action needle nose pliers xtra long at 14 inches to remove clips off coil packs. Easy peasy.

[@ToolDemos]

Good job!

[@donatoe78]

Thanks for the tools link. I liked that you focused on the hard passenger side of the tundra v8.

[@ToolDemos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sk8sn0surf]

Dude! i am so glad you have a Gen 2 Tundra!!! Your vids are killer!

[@PeterGriswald]

Bro. I had a look at ALL the tools you show on Amazon, and I'm here to tell you that although these tools will make your life easier. You do NOT need half of them to do the jobs that your doing. Very cool that you have a tool fetish. I do too, like ALL men lol. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great vids.

[@ToolDemos]

Fine line between ‘need ‘ and ‘want’.

[@PeterGriswald]

@@ToolDemos Agreed my dude, totally agreed! lol

[@oafboy182]

I did mine a few weeks ago. On my 08 all I did was remove the air box from the intake tube then I removed the mounting bolts for the box. That allowed me to flip the box up onto the intake manifold cover. I didn't remove any of the wire connectors. For the wiring harness I removed one mounting clip above the forward coil and the one near the rear coil. It was a lot easier than I would have expected. Also get yourself a 3 inch wabble extension it will make this job even easier. And those connector pliers are pretty sweet. I might have to pick up a pair of those. I just carefully used a pair of regular pliers. All in all the plug change on a tundra is an easy job.

[@ToolDemos]

Yeah, very DIYable.

[@acme855]

Not only a great mechanic but a fantastic teacher, Thanks

[@ToolDemos]

Thanks, I appreciate that.

[@tonyimbarrato5325]

Great video !!! I did my plugs on m Cayenne and doing my plugs on the Tundra next. Almost the same procedure. Thanks !!! Great workmanship and quality of execution. 👍

[@ToolDemos]

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[@gjm3525]

Great video, gives me the courage to try it myself.

[@ToolDemos]

Right on.

[@Methodical2]

That setup is the same as the Sequoia and the toughest plug for me was the plug near the driver side firewall because all the break lines were in the way. The passenger side was the easiest. I didn't have to remove the airbox. I used the 5/8 extension with swivel and it eliminated any issues of the those heater hoses being in the way. When the spark plug broke free, I used my Milwaukee 3/8 ratchet to spin them out to save on cranking with ratchet.

[@ToolDemos]

Good job! 👍

[@codysansom6779]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@ToolDemos]

I appreciate you.

[@robertbutcher4201]

Just bought a 21 SR5 XP series crewmax and got some new plugs at the dealership, haven't done them yet but helpful video to see how it will go. Also, thanks for the tool list link!

[@ToolDemos]

Glad to help. Happy wrenching!

[@terrycrouse1885]

really informative video,took all the guess work out of it,thanks

[@ToolDemos]

Glad it helped 👍

[@mled31611]

You convinced me to do my plugs thanks

[@ToolDemos]

Great! Happy wrenching.

[@phibs2]

Good job!

[@ToolDemos]

Thanks!

[@edwardellis7611]

Really great video I'm about to do plugs on mine. I'm not sure they have ever been replaced my truck has 213k on it its an 07 and I'm the 3rd owner. I also looks like I have an evaporator coil leak which means I've got to pull the dash completely out. I'm not looking forward to that. If you are replacing breaks I recommend slotted rotors they make a world of difference on the tundra.

[@ToolDemos]

Thanks Edward, hope the dash pull goes well.

[@HN-gj2iq]

Which rotors? ACDelco slotted?

[@awakenotwoke4830]

Slotted rotors suck. They are for race cars not trucks. Nothing stops or lasts like OEM.

[@edwardellis7611]

@@HN-gj2iq Mine are TRQ Slotted

[@edwardellis7611]

@@awakenotwoke4830 Made a world a difference on my Tundra over OEM

[@lynntatro7374]

Two locking 3" extensions (3/8" drive) made by Gear Wrench (Amazon) and a normal 5/8" spark plug socket does the trick.

[@alanaho4915]

The connector pliers look awesome! I just got done watching the plug change without moving the harness. It looked a lot easier. Interesting you put dieletric greas at the rubber opening of the coil. Wouldnt that grease get on the plugs contact point and keep it from firing?? Also, a little bit of anti-seize on the threads of the plug i thik is a good idea. All in all great video! 👍

[@ToolDemos]

You’re right, definitely want to keep grease off of the electrical connection. I do like the benefits of using it, so I use it sparingly.

[@alanaho4915]

@ToolDemos the funny thing is, the other KZbinr did the same thing as you, place a little bit of dielectric at the condensers opening. Hmmmm.

[@jbosem]

@toolsdemos looking out for when you do a brake fluid flush, the spark plugs power steering, brake fluid and fuel filter is all i have left to do in my service interval

[@ToolDemos]

The brake fluid is coming soon. Did you see the power steering video?

[@jamesburroughs7248]

PVC valve how often do i replace it just asking

[@Ryan-yi6su]

Has anybody found a better upgrade than OE spark plugs and OE ignition coils? It has to do with millijouls I believe which equals better burn cleaner burn

[@turrubiartes9]

Thanks

[@kortherman7806]

Any reason to change the coil packs too? How often should those be changed?

[@ToolDemos]

I replace coils when they fail. Not considered a maintenance item.

[@jamesburroughs7248]

Great video how often should pvc breather be changed did I say that right

[@ToolDemos]

If you keep up on oil changes, it shouldn’t need replacement very often. These days, shops just replace them when they go bad, if they ever do. But, if you’re at a higher mileage and want cheap peace of mind, go ahead and swap it out for a fresh one. They’re less than 20 bucks and easy to do.

[@larryborkstrom3580]

I would jack it up on one side and go thru the wheel well to get to it to see if you can avoid taking off all the stuff on top of the motor was the way on older cars but I see that won't work

[@ToolDemos]

Yup, I remember working on small block Chevys.

[@IMPACTRATED]

By far one of my least favorite plugs to do. The only car worst than the Tundra is a Hybrid Highlander. My coworker is short so when he does plugs on a tundra hes pretty much sitting in the engine bay😂

[@ToolDemos]

I was thinking of building a step box, or removing the front tires.

[@stanweiler4344]

Should you use aluminum anti seeze on the plug threads?

[@ToolDemos]

No. The plugs have a coating on them .

[@jamesburroughs7248]

Super great video know that PVC valve how often do you change that thang

[@ToolDemos]

I usually don’t replace it until it goes bad, but enough people have mentioned it that I’ll make a video.

[@blakethesnake1555]

What are those electrical connectors pliers? I don’t see any link for them. Thanks

[@ToolDemos]

Good catch, I updated the description, thanks. Here’s the link: amzn.to/4djNgNM

[@knollie81]

What’s the brand of the green spark plug install hose?

[@ToolDemos]

Made by Mueller Kueps. Amazon: amzn.to/491ud9b You could also use a rubber hose.

[@limeallens6160]

Remove the rubber grommet out of the spark plug socket when putting the plugs back in so the socket doesn’t get stuck just remember to put it back in when your finished.

[@blakethesnake1555]

Does anyone know what plugs come stock? I see in the video he uses ngk. But most Toyota use denso plugs. Anyone know for sure?? Thanks

[@ToolDemos]

The thumbnail picture is of the OE plugs. Denso SK20HR11

[@nicholasvitaris]

Hows the driver side in comparison, as far as difficulty is concerned? Thanks for the vids. New to me Sequoia (118k mi) and your demos have been a god send!

[@ToolDemos]

Thanks. The driver’s side is much easier. It’s why I showed passenger.

[@nicholasvitaris]

@@ToolDemos Thanks! appreciate the reply. Keep up the good work!!

[@MrTheduke161]

Do you have to disconnect battery before starting this job? Thanks

[@ToolDemos]

No, it’s not necessary.

[@MrTheduke161]

Is it best for engine to be completely cool or warmed up when changing plugs? I have 2014 5.7. I noticed in your video you mentioned something was hot when you were taking it off. Thanks for the help

[@limeallens6160]

spark plug gap?

[@billdeems3607]

.40

[@theedmondsept]

How many miles do you suggest to replace the plugs? I also have a 2018 Tundra

[@ToolDemos]

This was part of my 100,000 mile service. The plugs may have been able to go longer but I like to get it done before there’s a problem.

[@stephenfritz7493]

We've had them fail anywhere from 112,000 to 140,000 miles. But alot of our fleet idles a lot. If it's your POV change them at 100,000 miles. Generally our rotors and pads are shot at 120,000 miles. But these are work trucks. I've heard of highway trucks having the original plugs and brakes at 190,000 miles.

[@theedmondsept]

@@ToolDemos Awesome. thank you

[@tundrav8georgia]

Every 50k I do

[@kevindelandrealty]

@@stephenfritz7493 I'm changing mine at 130,000 miles for the first time. It still runs great, just changing because it's time.

[@turrubiartes9]

First time toyota owner. First time doing the spark plugs on a toyota. What spark plugs you recommend?

[@ToolDemos]

Denso or NGK. Don’t buy on Amazon.

[@alabamacollectibles]

@@ToolDemos Why not buy plugs on Amazon the price is half of my local part stores? Thanks.

[@ToolDemos]

@@alabamacollectibles because it is very common for Amazon to sell counterfeit parts. That website is full of counterfeits and they might look like the genuine part but they will not work like one. Way too many people have had problems with that so I am fine with paying full price.

[@TheYoungerSemiOldMan]

I still cant see or understand how to get ANY clips off or the wires that hover over the coil packs on the left side. They ad reverse screwed in from the head, out. Ive never seen this and cannot see how you are taking them off without breaking everything plastic. Also, i dont have the fancy pliers and wondering how to do it for normal people

[@ToolDemos]

Those clips pull straight up. As far as accessing connectors that are buried and you don’t have the Lisle pliers- you’d need to move the heater hoses out of the way.

[@hustlehi808hawaii4]

You didn’t put anti seize on the spark plugs

[@ToolDemos]

Nope, they recommend you don’t.

[@garyramsdale9340]

@@ToolDemos That brand in the silver thread has a special coating to stop seizing.

[@awakenotwoke4830]

Anti seize does funny things with dissimilar metals. In a salt water environment it's like welding. Use oil or grease.

[@Aleejandro_Gomez]

What’s the brand of pliers

[@ToolDemos]

Lisle

[@josezetino3311]

I thought it was more easy. But isn't it I have to pay some one for do it.

[@ToolDemos]

No shame in that.

[@NDEfireONE]

Harbor freight has them for $4 and some change

[@ToolDemos]

Which tool is that?

[@CPthetooladdict]

Man ive never had to change plugs on a tundra and I can assure you I'm not looking forward to lol

[@ToolDemos]

Lol

[@mr.commander3947]

way more complex than my ford expedition ecoboost v6....

[@mr.commander3947]

THIS is very intricate /complex task to do,, come on,, toy----japanese vehicle use to be easier to work with,, obviously not true for this tundra,, which offer no room for your hand/tool to access, . look at those bundles tree branch,,, man,, japanese electric wire system have a good reputation of neat,,, but not the tundra,, it may still look neat,, still bet u will get charged by 2 hours at the shop for 8 spark plugs replacement,, 2 hours just for 8 plugs is a hefty job costly----$300---400 only labor cost ,, excluding the parts... as a result,,, are you ready for 5 hundreds bucks repair???? worth last roughly 100k miles ???

[@ToolDemos]

Yup, the job pays 1.9 hours.

[@danillibaylis6156]

Thank you. I have a of two thousand eight. Needs a tune up. I just wanted to see what all the mechanic had to go through.🫵🏼👍🏼

[@ToolDemos]

Glad it helped