How to replace spark plugs on 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma 4.0L V6

[@ruenjou]

No over-the-top introductions and straight to the content. Great video.

[@als1023]

Same thoughts, thanks for posting.

[@jonclark9757]

EXCELLENT video!!! My '05 has 520K miles, and 3rd time spark plugs been replaced. Best truck I ever owned.

[@snicklefitz]

jon clark Nice! Just hit 400 000k on my 09

[@elonsus9747]

jon clark Do you have the 4.0 V6?

[@tolerance2024]

@@snicklefitz -----after 250k, what did you do to keep running? Generally--thanks- had 2 Toyota 35 years!! I'm learning though to DYI

[@loveydovey4u]

@@tolerance2024 I'll teach you

[@michaelchristensen2019]

Damned impressive. And to think people congratulate me on hitting 350,000 on my 2000 tacoma.

[@genaberkebile3463]

Great job!! Now I know what I'm up against! Lol THANK YOU for not playing any music during your awesome demo. I'm here for the tips NOT the music.

[@zacpipkorn2333]

Great video. Just completed the process on my 2014 Tacoma. Purchasing all the equipment cost around $40. Firestone was quoting me $250 for spark plug replacement. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@juicegaming8149]

$360 right now..🧐

[@Bayarea-ud6qo]

Yea, they quote that because they say they have to take off the intake manifold 🤔

[@costech1615]

Just an FYI. The recommended 2014 Tacoma V6 spark gap is 0.044.

[@ope-aaron]

I usually find some autorepair KZbinrs are not coherent, or have no charisma, or are annoying lol. You did an awesome job on this video, your explanation, directions and everything are easy to follow. Thanks a ton!

[@scottlarson541]

I loved this! Got right to it without unnecessary dialogue. Very, very clear and informative. No wasted movements or words. Thank you!!

[@JohnSmith-ug5ci]

You mentioned different plugs on the other bank. Toyota does that from the factory. Two different brands of plugs. I cannot tell you why. Good video.

[@rollin1871]

Its because Toyota signed a deal with Denso to use their spark plugs and forgot that they already had an existing deal with NGK so they used both brands

[@danielfiore5528]

@@rollin1871 wtf? So really use either one on either side rt?

[@rollin1871]

@@danielfiore5528 yes that is correct

[@nastysoda9212]

yeah, I did my plugs for the first time, right side were denso left side ngk. Factory does that, lol

[@CarlosAlvarado-sf6km]

Which are better, Denso or NGK or are they about the same

[@josephblowski1031]

I was able to complete the spark plug change in an hour after I watched your video. It would have taken much longer had I not watched. thanks!

[@stanne-pacellicatholicscho8649]

Great walkthrough. Was able to change my plugs in about an hour. Started with the "hard" side first. The hardest part was getting the connector back on the front coil pack. I found it easier to take the other stabilizer bracket off to do this. Finished the passenger side in about 10 minutes.

[@chrishiatt9686]

Absolutely awesome video! Thank you so much for posting, I was afraid to tackle this job until I watched your video. Happy to say I just changed my plugs without a hitch. I really appreciate you posting.

[@dexmtb]

Changed my plugs today. Thanks for the great vid and info without all the extra "talking". Straight to the point!

[@BillDavisVBKI]

Best Tacoma help on YT. Thanks for the insight on simple jobs that can be a bear Chris.

[@moosehunter1426]

Best video yet on how to do something on you tube! Thanks for clear easy to follow step by step guidance.

[@BigAlWillis]

Nice vid. Only thing I wouldn't do is drop the plugs in like that. Could throw off the gap. Gently lower them in with a spark plug socket. The rubber boot that holds is designed for that. The other thing is using such a long bar to tighten a 10 mm bolt. They break easily so best to use no bar at all. Just a good snug with the ratchet is plenty tight.

[@andrewglatz3500]

Great video helped me alot dealer wanted $350 to change the plugs. Hardest part is the wire connection on the driver side fire wall had to do chop sticks with 2 screwdrivers to disconnect it. Thanks again.

[@chloesamclutch]

I got mine after removing enough hoses by hand. I tried chopsticks but was pretty stuck, it's hard as hell to wiggle two sets of fingers especially with that 12mm bolted bracket still in place. Had to remove front first, middle, and the rear last. Middle one took a swivel socket adapter for removal and installation.

[@chloesamclutch]

Did mine today. Dealership rounded the 12mm bolt you said to pull. I got er done, but I had to remove a few hoses and move the clamps on one coming out of the firewall as it was hard on the hands! Truck runs like a top, also cleaned and put battery terminal spray and new washers on the battery while I was at it in addition to changing the oil. Three drivers side plugs took longer than all of the above lol!

[@isaacmaes3277]

Thanks! Very detailed video. Will be attempting this with confidence.

[@bullfrogpondshop3179]

Good quality tutorial video, thank you! It was especially helpful that you told what size sockets to use.

[@duanehenicke6602]

Good job. Only thing i would do different is use never seize on everything that skrews into aluminum. Update : After watching i successfully changed my plugs on my 08. Had to take off one extra vacuum line. Passenger side was a breeze. Driver's side not so much with my large hands. Close to 170,000 miles on mine. I had the dealer replace them at 100,000. Had it in another time for a rat problem. Cost me $3,000 in wire repairs. Can't remember if i had them replaced then. Couldn't believe how loose they were when i pulled them. Don't think the smash collars were even compressed! I did put aluminum anti seize on everything, including plugs. Didn't use torque wrench. Just played it by feel. I could feel the sleeves crushing, then went a little more. Truck runs good. I also used electric grease on all clips and boots. Thanks again.

[@stevanrose7439]

Wow 😯 3000 damage from a rat 🐀. Mice 🐁 ate the wires to me throttle causing me to have no power. It costed me 600 to have it repaired.

[@duanehenicke6602]

@@stevanrose7439 Yeah it's a ordeal when the knock sensor wire gets bit. Happened again since i posted. Sensor is down in the V under the driver side head. Took it to a mom and pop shop this last time. Big mistake! Put a snot nose kid on it. Said he couldn't get to it without pulling the heads. Half the parts under the hood are missing now 😕. Oil leaks everywhere. And they wanted $4,000 for the shitty job. They got $3,000 and lost a customer for life.....

[@sunbladerr]

Thanks for the information. You are a great example of how to do videos.

[@ultraspoke]

I have a little bit of wrenching experience, so 20 min worked for me.

[@tommycox9411]

I was worried about the driver side, it was easier than expected. Thanks.

[@audrybella6405]

Nice job on a helpful video. Now I won’t be flying blind performing the FIRST plug change on my 2006 Tacoma with 256,000 miles on it. Just flipped a P0304 code so I guess there is a good chance I need new plugs……, ya think!! I strongly second the advise on use anti-seize thread lubricant on spark plugs, especially with aluminum heads.

[@drdrew3]

Good video. I would add that a 5/8” socket made specifically for spark plugs is a good idea. They haves foam rubber insert that protects, secures and aligns the plug. Very inexpensive too. So retrieving the old plug easier without the need of a magnetic rod. And inserting the new plugs is safer since they are held in position and the threads line up correctly. One cracked or cross threaded plug is a major PIA

[@MapsAndCaps]

Im waiting for epoxy to dry on my spark plug sockets right now, since last time i changed plugs, the rubber part of the socket got stuck on the new plug and i had to hook it with a coat hanger into the head to get it back out :P

[@bluesideup007]

Good explanation and concise video. Had my old Toyota for 20 yrs, about to do first plug change on the Tacoma.

[@joshssauce]

Lol now that's reliable

[@tolerance2024]

bluesideup007--How did first plug change go--mine 18 yrs old-gonna try

[@chloesamclutch]

@@tolerance2024 I did mine today. Got some rust and crust out of back cylinder, drivers side. Definitely do the easy side first to prepare you for the other side. Coil pack connectors are a PITA on driver's side, but with enough patience it can be done in a few hours.

[@sesacarreras5899]

Great video. Don’t forget you’ll have to do a idle reset procedure after detaching the battery harness.

[@doyleredwine1683]

thanks for the vid. Factory plugs were mixed brands on these from the manufacturer. Denso on one side and NGK on the other. Nobody knows why they did this, but everyone should notice this on their first plug change. If you go to the dealer for plugs they will give you replacement plugs of all the same brand though. Denso

[@bluesideup007]

True. I was going to say the same. No good reason why. Maybe just to keep 2 suppliers.

[@paulsavage2269]

The odometer reads 156459 at the end... I hope they were changed before this one

[@tedhornstra]

Factory 1GR v6 motors came with 3 Denso and 3 NGK plugs. Also, Factory OEM plugs are only rated for 30k miles, coppers for 50k and iridiums for 100k. I would be highly suspect and worried if these were factory plugs with 156k.

[@tolerance2024]

@@tedhornstra -so would you buy iridiums for 220 k 2002 Tacoma??

[@skyguysd6674]

Used this video again. A timeless video. Thanks again!

[@marvbeer7215]

Thanks for the video! Helped me get those sparkies changed without any big issues. Just that one front drivers side coil wire was a pain as you mentioned.

[@carljenkins5092]

I always slip a little rubber hose over the plug when I thread it in. Also when I take them out. Great video. Thanks.

[@robertgraham3559]

I recommend inserting the new plugs with a socket and extension. Other than that, this is all spot on! Also, be aware that it might take quite a bit of force to get some of the plugs off the coils.

[@BEAR-]

7:53 The left bank (driver side) comes with NGK plugs from the dealer and Denso plugs on the right. They did this because of one side needing to burn hotter to keep perfect timing. I’ve ran all Denso plugs in my 2012 Tacoma without issues. But the NGK plugs on the left is the correct way of tuning this vehicle up.

[@DigitalCity-sj4es]

wrong.

[@GirlsNDragons]

@@DigitalCity-sj4esOnly one wrong here is you 😂

[@DigitalCity-sj4es]

OK...12 years as a Toyota Tech tells me differently. @@GirlsNDragons

[@Bojiga98]

@@DigitalCity-sj4eswhy are other people in the comments saying their engines had different plugs on each side as well?

[@DigitalCity-sj4es]

@@Bojiga98 the different plugs IS correct, the reason is because Toyota made business contracts with both companies and NOT because they wanted one side to burn hotter as the numbnuts stated. they are copper plugs.... both brands.

[@aneled5501]

I am so surprised at how easy this looks. I was told I needed new boots when I got the quote for the over 200k service. I have an 07 Tacoma w/about 240k. Your coils looked great.

[@starbound03]

My 07 is at about 205, and I'm about to do this. Doesn't look too hard!

[@Tunasub1993]

Really good video, but why didnt you use any anti sieze on the threads?

[@texassodbuster]

Short, Sweet and to the Point! Very good video! Thanks AutoRex!

[@tjbroome1]

Best video so far on Toyota maintenance I’ve seen

[@purtnearperkins]

Followed your video to help fix a misfire (code for Cyl 4) I thought was due to old plugs. After replacing them, Swapping coils, Cleaned throttle body by spraying several cans of carb cleaner into a vacuum port while running, Removed and cleaned each injector verified they spray good, 150 psi compression test in each cylinder (170 wet), still have misfire code but it’s moved to Cyl 1 & 2. I’m totally stumped and at a loss. 2008 Tacoma 4.0, 175k

[@RichardTremblay-q9v]

Great video. Straightforward & concise. Thank you.

[@1967krafty]

thanks autorex you made my job a lot easier cheers!!! from Ontario Canada

[@nastysoda9212]

that truck is clean! I clean my engine bay but it;s dirty as can be a month later, not even driving in dirty roads.

[@PorscheCarreraS]

Nice video simple and to the point. I just changed my plugs after 31,000 miles and I too found that the drivers side and passenger side had two different brands of plugs. NGK on one side and Denso on the other. Took about an hour and 15 minutes to do all plugs. Glad I changed them when I did, the old plugs were worn significantly out of spec after just 31,000 miles.

[@raffikkiz]

Makes sense. Factory puts 3 NGK and 3 Denso. Nothing wrong just means you haven’t changed them since the truck was new. Copper plugs (which is what these are) only last 30,000

[@alexquick3281]

Just came here to say this too!

[@bobs-nq8wr]

hey Rex great video, thanks for sharing. Just wondering - why no anti-seize?

[@leehulbert890]

Dropping the spark plugs down the hole could change the gap. I use a length of hose to start threads. Use di-electric grease on coils. Anti-seize on threads. Other than than, good video. Clear mis-fire codes.

[@joytothejob]

Can you explain in more detail what "I use a length of hose to start threads" means in your response.

[@brycechow9178]

Just avoid all this by getting a spark plug socket it has rubber in it to hold the spark plug so you don’t have to drop it in

[@HB-yq8gy]

Thank you, This is a walk in the park compared to plugs on a 09 Sentra.

[@dalewaters8066]

Thanks for the info. Going for my shop now. Also thanks for showing tacoma.

[@ivanugalde5516]

Thanks for the video can’t wait to do the spark plug change on my 2015 Tacoma Pre runner

[@thomasclifford3470]

Thank you thank you. Perfect video for what I'm needing right now

[@berrylium1]

Awesome. My sparks were different brands from left to right too. Came like this from factory.

[@cpsmonroe1]

berrylium1 that’s standard yup

[@chloesamclutch]

Mine were same brand, Denso. It was obvious they were factory. Still ran ok for having 161k, but a slightly noticeable improvement now.

[@clifmike]

Factory plugs are different on each side, wasn't prior change. Great video.

[@purpleroadster7306]

The way you dropped the new plugs in made me cringe... that’s literally the point of using a spark plug socket

[@stevegoodwin9067]

Just saw that! He basically destroyed the gap on the plug.

[@Lumpia_In_Texas]

No

[@mycobsession]

I like to put a piece of rubber hose over top of the new spark plug and use it to lower the plug into the hole and begin threading it

[@marcpikas2859]

@@mycobsessiongreat idea but why not use the same magnet he used to pull them out and lower them in slowly? Got to find the right size hose now.

[@stevepeters6756]

Better solution is to use a piece of fishing line going through the socket, push spark into the socket that has the fishing line in it will hold the plug in the socket and that way you don't drop the plug in the hole changing the gap

[@halljason21]

Thanks for sharing the video! Clear directions and easy to follow. $385 is what I was quoted. $36 worth of amazon products and 2 hours of my time 👌🏼

[@ryantettenburn940]

The stealership quoted me 480$ yikes.

[@Rotary12]

Why did you not use a sparkplug socket? Also, you should have put anti-sieze on the threads and dielectric greason on the boot, not white lithium grease.

[@walterfoster7352]

Just finished changing mine out thanks for your help. Great video

[@quickdraw42]

Thankyou very much for showing me how its done...good job...you're a darn good teacher !

[@ricksa2786]

I use dielectric grease. White lithium grease dries out and becomes hard.

[@tomk3732]

So I watch this video every 5 years to replace my spark plugs ;) 110,000 miles on last set and gap extended all they way to 0.06in .

[@goodfriend7609]

Thanks for taking time to do this video. I need to replace the plugs in my 2015 Toyota Tacoma and don't want to take it to the dealership, I'm sure they'd charge me out the ass for the work and not actually do anything to the truck (need I say, I do not trust them).

[@ultraspoke]

Very well done. Great tips. I changed the six plugs with new Denso plugs on my 2010 Tacoma in about 20 min. after watching this video.

[@clutchitup8565]

Greg Moreno they quoted me 2 hour job at dealership im going to do it myself

[@user-et1mi9ck2n]

Nice. Looks like ngk iridium plugs. Any updates did they last long 100,000mi.?

[@bomatdaman]

Nice video and note there's no reason to disconnect the battery for this procedure.

[@ltgadget]

Great camera work. What are you using to hold your camera?

[@AutoRex101]

It’s pretty ghetto. Just a Sony AS15 zip-tied to an old baseball cap. Been using it for almost 10 years now!

[@ltgadget]

@@AutoRex101 well it works great!

[@torres427]

Thanks for the video. It was helpful on my ‘05 Tacoma. It took me roughly an hour and a half-I didn’t keep track bc I was listening to the radio. I took my time and installed new Denso plugs.

[@elgatogordo9523]

Thank you for the informative video 👍My son and I will be doing this task this weekend 😎

[@jonathannewby697]

Awesome vid brother, thanks to Matt Morse for the reference guide. Getting after this today.

[@ricksa2786]

NGK acually recommended againts anti-seize lubricants. Anti-sieze lubricants cause over torquing by as much as 20%. This cases striping or damaging of the cylinder head threads.

[@chrisginoc]

@Greg McCormack So install NGKs as is and dry? Im looking to replace my oem spark plugs.

[@willmcgregor7184]

Chris G Just need to check the gap. Nothing else needed for newer generation of NGKs.

[@gregkoonce3059]

Thank you for this video. It has been a long time since I tackled an auto maintenance project and the video is a great guide. As the other viewer, my plugs were different brands on each side. I was not able to move the support bracket out of the way as it had the tubing for the clutch anchored to it. I had to take both bolts out and then that gave me enough room to manuever.

[@mistyskye4180]

They are different brands on each side original from manufacturer. I intend tti replace then that way as well

[@jacobhauenstein]

@@mistyskye4180There is no reason to replace them Denso-NGK left/right. It is because the two halves of the engines were assembles in different locations. Plugs are identical in heat range.

[@j.u.c.o]

According to the tacoma world forum, Toyota shipped these trucks with different brand plugs in each side. Denso on one side & NGK on the other lol.

[@BradThePitts]

If you are going into aluminum heads I thought anti-seize was required on the spark plug threads. (?)

[@c.franklinkielich9443]

Yes!!

[@tylerb137]

Its pointless. The head gets so hot it burns away the anti seize

[@davidjohnson8523]

@@tylerb137 Not true. Anti sieze compound is rated to 1800 degrees f.

[@chooch1995]

Clearly the ant-seize doesn't burn away - you can see it on the threads of the first old plug pulled out & examined closely........

[@smellfunny1864]

Nickel grade anti-seize is rated at 2600 degrees. The most used standard grade (silver) is 1800. However NGK says compound is a NO NO. www.driven2automotive.com/blog/why-you-shouldnt-use-copper-grease-when-installing-spark-plugs/

[@three6hunter]

Much easier than I thought it would be. Thank you very informative

[@touna911]

Did u mention 5\8 socket for spark plug removed

[@lamontgray1158]

Yes he did

[@renestephens9911]

GREAT video! No extra BS!

[@angeljaimes3277]

What is that white filter in the intake ? Is another air filter ? My look very dirty..... but i don’t know if it can be replaced looks like is sealed for me...

[@raffikkiz]

That is the emissions carbon filter. If it is REALLY dirty you can drill it out. It has black carbon in it. So maybe it only looks dirty to you. I took mine out at 105,000 miles because it was super dusty and i live in a desert.

[@carystarke8000]

Do you like the TRQ plug and Coil Kits ? Also is it really necessary to disconnect the Battery ?

[@RockGlock10]

Thank you. Replacement went smoothly.

[@jesusmuniz7866]

Hi can you tell me which one is the spark #4 on Tacoma V6 thank you..

[@williamboggs7507]

You don’t use anti-seize on the spark plug threads?

[@christinevidales8691]

Best video ever. Please do a 2000 Tacoma v6!!!

[@stevanrose7439]

Good presentation I’m sure you helped lots of people with your information. Thank you.

[@MrGameNfit]

ok for a 2006, how is that engine bay so clean??

[@mycobsession]

Don’t you want to use antisieze on the spark plug threads?

[@najeram03]

Ok so i just did replaced the spark plugs and and added the gray silicone that comes with the sparks plugs. Now after turning on the truck it was fine the next day it started to Jolt like it wanted to turn off. Especially when Im at a stop it sounds even more what could could be did i screw it up on the spark plugs

[@mattsmith6828]

2013-15 Tacoma owners are pretty lucky. Toyota started using "Emission Control Valves" in their 4Runners starting in 2013.

[@stingray4mesidewinderbandga]

I just ordered some plugs for my 05. I've had it 11 years and haven't changed them. Do you think it's time ? I'm at 208k miles. Probably original ones in it.

[@theoneforu69]

Great Video! Keeping it simple...

[@manstick1]

Quarter turn past snug? what is the In. or ftlbs setting?

[@arvizoofam8431]

What is the sparkplug gap recommended

[@devonrodriguez6307]

Have to say pretty clean engine bay you got there lol

[@briankadams66]

Not likely to mess up the gap but still, I'd use the spark plug socket to lower the plugs in place.

[@scottsteibel]

Thanks, very clear and detailed.

[@edwardnoyola2860]

Awesome video very very helpful I ended up doing it myself! Great step by step my brother!

[@bigoneish]

On the passenger side spark plugs that's you started with you say not to start tightening the spark plugs with the socket wrench but you go crazy from the start on the driver side.

[@robertwilkinson8421]

Great Tutorial, Well done.

[@alwaysrockn2009]

That was a great video! Thank you for posting it!!!

[@SwaggyDB]

Could you do a radiator flush on the 2nd Gen Tacoma?

[@andor8635]

Great video/I needed a review done them but its been a while Thank you.

[@dogfather68]

Good instruction, now I can try it myself. Iridium plugs, you don't need to gap them?

[@chloesamclutch]

I did but the NGK were pre gapped. I recommend checking it as it's a PITA if even one plug isn't correct.

[@raffikkiz]

You can gap them. Just have to be very careful to not damage or put any pressure on the iridium tip (center of the spark plug that has a point)

[@rkleach1]

Would the quarter turn rule be sufficient for tightening the spark plugs?

[@kyclay58]

Excellent video with great lighting and sound.

[@uno3863]

I just bought a 2012 TRD sport with 92,xxx miles, at what mileage should I replace my plugs?

[@brianlegg6746]

Perfect to the point video! Thank you and good work