FJ Cruiser SPARK PLUG Change - EASIEST Way

After 97,000 miles on the original plugs, I figured it was about time to replace them with some new ones. Follow along as we do just that.

[@mmontero15]

248k miles on original plugs here. Gonna have to do this real soon

[@AdamdONeill]

Great video! My new to me ‘08 TTSE FJ is about 50,000 kms over due for new plugs so changing them is on top of the list of maintenance to preform. I’ve never changed plugs before but thanks to your video I feel confident to do it. Cheers!

[@dironaa]

Good luck!

[@abrahamnoriega3344]

I highly appreciate the extra clear and easy way that you explain the steps, thank you for this great video, now I will go confidently to replace my plugs and coil packs, hopefully this will clear my P0303 code!!! Keep like that!!!

[@dironaa]

Great to hear!

[@christopherworrick3368]

I laughed at your comment about everything being a 10mm. My first build was a 93 yota pickup and I’m pretty sure I could take the entire thing apart with a single 10mm socket.

[@dironaa]

The most under appreciated tool in the toolbox. Also the most misplaced tool in the toolbox LOL

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[@jtwmadman2854]

As part of a complete tune-up there is a kit you should get also that replaces the boot and spring on the coil pack... These parts are similar to what used to be a plug wire for old school school guys...

[@dironaa]

Good to know. Will check that out next time the plugs are replaced.

[@FreedomExpress11]

Just replaced mine with genuine OEM plugs "Denso" that i got of eBay for $16 for the entire set!

[@dironaa]

Good deal!

[@santosf1107]

$16 counterfeit

[@MrWeliz]

@@santosf1107 They are probably Penso plugs

[@onenikkione]

@@Daniel-es4bu amazon also full of Fake auto parts

[@Fourwheeljive]

Thanx for the video I always wondered what it entailed to change the plugs on ‘08 Sandstorm FJ I bought new. Last spark plugs I changed was on my ‘76 FJ40 which was a lot simpler than what you just did. My Toyota dealer wants $231.95 to change the plugs on my FJ. As much as it pains me. I think I’ll let them do it.

[@dironaa]

Sure miss the simplicity of the older engines!

[@Kjklump]

That looks really simple. Most of my prior vehicle I end up going through the wheel wells for plug changes. I see your engine has the same oxidation.

[@dironaa]

That sounds rough, I was pleasantly surprised with the FJ. It's unfortunate how rough road salt can be on metal components..

[@gdigaditch]

I just changed mine @ 107,000 can’t believe it ran

[@carlosguzman5827]

I just change mine for the first time since new, 2008 with 207k miles. 😮

[@dironaa]

How did they look?

[@jamescolton8513]

Thanks man. Good showing.

[@dironaa]

No problem 👍

[@svnbit8408]

My God salting roads should be illegal or have a depreciation tax credit sheesh

[@dironaa]

Tell me about it. Feels like I spend half my free time mitigating rust issues due to salt. I've actually bought a cheap sacrificial vehicle to primarily drive in the winter for the past few years to keep the salt off of my nicer cars

[@variosv3217]

Thanks from🇨🇱!!

[@dironaa]

You're welcome!

[@PaleRider638]

I will be changing mine this weekend at 117,000 & change. I have a question for you..... Reading many comments on FJ cruiser forums and such, I have noticed that many owners have found NGK plugs on one side of the engine and Denso on the other. Have you or anyone else here found the same thing? I will post what I find when I pull them out. Thanks! PR

[@dironaa]

Yes, found that to be the case on my 07. Still a mystery why though

[@PaleRider638]

@@dironaa yes mine is an 07 as well. We'll see. Lots of speculation as to why. Neighbor across the street is an A tech mechanic for Chrysler , and has no explanation either. Thanks for your reply brother!

[@kenheintz4249]

Found the same today on 2007 FJ original plugs and original owner here It has 282k miles figured it could use a tune up

[@Verbickas]

Both plugs are stocked by the factory. Left and right assemblies are not done at the same location. They use whichever plugs they have stocked. Sometimes end up mismatched when assembled together.

[@mustangenthusiast]

@@Verbickas that's what I assumed

[@leocline3408]

To be honest I changed my FJ cruisers spark plugs and I did not have to remove that bracket I only moved it around a bit

[@dironaa]

Right on. That's definitely the way to go if you can finagle it

[@danmartinez9497]

Just saw your video, how are the iridium plugs going? I have 09 FJ with 300k miles and tried out the iridium plugs. Later I read that they are not recommended for this particular model. I'm switching back to stock Denso. Only got 10k miles when the iridium plugs started missing and running like crap. Had a code indicating that my #6 coil was out(they had all just been replaced 10k miles prior) replaced coil but no change other than the code went away. When I removed the plugs the #5 iridium plug had the insulator loose and all the gas was coming up through and discolored the #5 coil... Anti seize.. That's another story

[@dironaa]

I had zero issues with them but maybe I got lucky

[@onenikkione]

Where did you purchase your iridium plugs from? Amazon or Toyota dealer? Amazon is full of FAKE auto parts.

[@EdwinMactalMusic]

Thanks sir!

[@dironaa]

Most welcome!

[@spacetrucker2196]

I have 189k on my original plugs. I figured I'd wait till get get an engine code.Still nothing 13 years in.

[@dironaa]

Hahaha not sure I'd be willing to go that long, but good torture test.

[@mariab.e.2182]

I really need to know the firing order of the spark plug, I mean, the number of the each one, I can't find it :,( Its for a FJ Cruiser 2008, anyone? Thank you so much for the video and answer!

[@mcloven727]

Hey passenger side is 5..3..1 driver side 6..4..2 I believe

[@breeze787]

I've not had a good experience with Bosch plugs, radios or anything. How did those Bosch plugs work out?

[@dironaa]

No issues yet, have a couple thousand miles on them. What has been your experience?

[@breeze787]

On a Toyota 4Runner the Bosch plugs were missing like they were really faulty the very moment I drove off to test them. I put the old plugs back in and my 4Runner became normal again. I've yet to change the plugs on my FJ but finding out that you went 90K with the original plugs? I'll let it go awhile.

[@cory8791]

Just for fyi one of the main reasons to change your spark plugs at certain intervals is to keep your ignition components from not over working. When a spark plug gets worn down it causes the coil pac to work harder there for over heating it causing premature failure.

[@Byzantine-Chants]

Where do you live? Canada

[@lonetrader00]

Recommended change is every 30,000 miles according to my owners manual. My 09 CTS says to change them at 100,000. I wonder why the difference.

[@dironaa]

I've read that it has to do with gas mileage, plugs can be run longer than 30k but you might end up with a very slight increase in emissions output. I think Toyota tried to squeeze every last drop of efficiency into these engines to conform to EPA regulations. But of course that's all speculation

[@m1cajah]

Original plugs on my FJ were copper. Those need changed at 30k miles (as recommended). Your CTS likely came with platinum plugs, which have 100k miles change intervals. Iridiums run fine to 300k miles or more, at least based on my online searches. Obviously YMMV.

[@jdhitc]

You know what that bracket is for... The bottom bolt snapped off.

[@lunchie80]

To get the plug out with the bracket in the way, just use a spark plug socket and a couple of short extensions with a swivel joint between. I swear most videos like this, the people must have never been to a tool store 😂

[@dironaa]

Trust me I tried with and few knuckles and failed before pulling the bracket off, but maybe there are lower clearance knuckles out there than the ones I own.

[@FollowTheCloud]

Hey great video. I'm going to change my plugs this week. Which iridium plugs did u use ? I want to use the same ones you used. Do your spark plugs have a model number that I can look for ??

[@pauly3d728]

Where do I buy that special socket

[@dironaa]

Should be available at most hardware stores, NAPA auto parts, Home Depot/lowes, harbor freight, etc.

[@pauly3d728]

@@dironaa thank you, do you know the name of it tho

[@dironaa]

Should be called a spark plug socket

[@charleswolfe3395]

Sorry bud but you lost me at 12:55 when you said you’d be using Bosch Iridium plugs. 1. Don’t use Bosch, you are overpaying over the factory Denso brand 2. Don’t use iridium plugs on a non supercharged FJ.

[@dironaa]

I don't disagree, but the iridium plugs were actually on sale and if I remember right ended up being cheaper than the equivalent to the denso plugs

[@ArbitraryOnslaught]

goin on 190, 000 I gotta change these plugs

[@dironaa]

I’d say it’s about time lol

[@TDONLEY91]

First mistake was not using denso or NGK plugs

[@dironaa]

The Bosch plugs never gave me any issues

[@TDONLEY91]

@@dironaa Maybe they worked for you, but everyone knows that NGK and denso are always oem for japanese cars. Not to mention NGK usually makes cooler (temp) plugs than anyone else

[@Verbickas]

Iridiums generally run like garbage in early year FJ's.

[@dironaa]

Worked great for me

[@CarlosMartinez-xv5zd]

Mine purrs like a kitten. I run oem plugs! Changed them at 150k.

[@LLCoolPass]

ngk or denso. never bosch dude

[@dironaa]

Why’s that? They never gave me any problems

[@gncc600]

Bosch plugs on a Yota....ouch. can't take you seriously now...lol

[@dironaa]

But the guy at the auto parts store said all the cool kids were doing it...

[@stevegowan1282]

Platinum plugs 08 f j?