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@BruceLyeg5 жыл бұрын
Definitely nicer to work on than some of the V6's mounted sideways where you have to remove the intake to get at the back three plugs.
@4DIYers5 жыл бұрын
Oh I agree. I had a Pontiac Bonneville 3.8L years ago, couldn't see the rear three plugs. And I remember the old Dodge Caravans having to go on a hoist to get the rear plugs.
@keelothedoberman3 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks! If you have the factory supercharger the driver side one closest to the firewall is kind of a pain, you need to disconnect a few things to get in there. The other 5 are a breeze! Easiest plug job ive ever done. Thanks for the clear video!
@4DIYers3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words and feedback!
@charlesmcgehee32275 жыл бұрын
Exactly the information I needed to brush up on. Well done video. Thanks. Sure is an easy engine to work on. AISIN has really made a beautiful V6 here.
@4DIYers5 жыл бұрын
Thank you and happy to help :) I have plenty more tutorials on this truck too and more to come as well.
@urban__dictionary5225 Жыл бұрын
Great Video! My car started misfiring Wednesday afternoon and I about shit myself… se your video and it helped a ton! Got it running within 3 days! Used the same Bocsh plugs and worked out great
@4DIYers Жыл бұрын
Thank you and happy I was able to help!
@oznerol34776 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the Torque wrench specs very helpful
@4DIYers Жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@edwinoliveras8221 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful video. Now I geel more confident so , soon I will be replacing the old spark plugs on my 2002 Tacoma. Thank you ! Your friend from Puerto Rico , Edwin Oliverss
@4DIYers Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! The plugs on these are fairly straight forward. If you do run into issues where they're hard to remove, I also have a video on that as well.
@stevanrose74393 жыл бұрын
This was easier then I was making it out to be. I was over thinking it. Although I have worked on cars and trucks for many years. This was the first of it’s kind. So I was making it out to be more than it is.
@MatthewWilson-w3m8 ай бұрын
My 3.4 has a sticker to only use twin ground plugs . You used a single ground plug which Toyota does not recommend. Is there a difference in performance?
@4DIYers8 ай бұрын
There's a lot of people that make a big deal about this. I haven't noticed a difference, it's not a high performance engine.
@YugarfАй бұрын
My thoughts exactly, thanks for asking!
@Roboticdoughbull3k18 күн бұрын
Only because of the waste spark system puts 2x the spark plug firing over a conventional system. The consequence of single electrode is supposedly will wear out faster as far as copper electrodes. However the modern platinum and irridium single post can probably out live anythind copper electrode wise anyway, thats the concern as I understand it.
@matthewwynne9393 жыл бұрын
It's been a while and it was good to have a refresher.
@jamessilva19995 жыл бұрын
I agree with previous comment. Exactly the information I needed! Along with all the key details. Thanks.
@4DIYers5 жыл бұрын
Awesome to hear and thank you :)
@kazekagetilo4 жыл бұрын
Thank you bro. I changed them pretty good! Thanks to you. When I did it man. The rubber insert that goes inside the sparkplug socket got stuck with the sparkplug and it was a pain in the butt to get it out of there. At the end carefully I put my socket on my extension and hammer it down softly got it in there then unscrew the sparkplug remove the rubber insert and screw it back on the engine. It worked out pretty good. Just if it happened to anyone. Thanks again
@4DIYers4 жыл бұрын
No problem and thank you for the feedback too! That's a common problem with those rubber inserts. A mechanic's claw can help with those.
@stevanrose74393 жыл бұрын
The new spark plug sockets have magnets 🧲 in them. If you don’t have one get one.
@duanehallsr.60282 жыл бұрын
If you take the rubber out of the socket, then loosen the plugs and use a piece of hose to finish unscrewing the plugs
@dcppcp Жыл бұрын
Your videos are very well done and to the point. Thank you. I bought some Bosch Iridium plugs 9651 to install and the box says 27 ft-lbs for the torque spec which is more than double the factory spec of 13 ft-lb. Do I still use the factory spec of 13 ft-lbs?
@michaelstrobel67625 ай бұрын
This guy always gets it right. Nice video.
@4DIYers5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@olnappy2 жыл бұрын
Helped me 100%, THANK YOU!!
@4DIYers2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@goldengoat17372 жыл бұрын
Why do you remove the wires from the coil pack? Can you do it with out removing the wires?
@Oscarthegreat2909 ай бұрын
On my Toyota, you can’t reach plug number 6 (rear plug on driver side). There is a metal tube in front of it that looks to be a/c refrigerant. Any ideas?
@gangweedsean476 Жыл бұрын
Great video did my first tune up today 👍
@4DIYers Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much and glad I was able to help!
@04tacomaguy13 жыл бұрын
I can't get to cylinder 6 all these brackets and fuel line in the way I don't know if I put it back together wrong last time or what but it's so cramped
@Evan_Schewe Жыл бұрын
Bro same
@ever2gut12 жыл бұрын
Woah, how's the truck run? I know there is a sticker to use dual electrode plugs and the ones you took out are also dual. Wondering if the single electrode made any difference for you
@4DIYers2 жыл бұрын
Runs fine. Some people get super critical about "what the engineer" recommends. Engineers make plenty of mistakes and people fail to realize this is an underpowered V6, it's not a high tech engine. It has a waste spark system, so each plug fires twice in the 4 stroke cycle. Using a single electrode will most likely have a lesser service life than compared to a dual electrode, therefore requiring a replacement sooner.
@ever2gut12 жыл бұрын
@@4DIYers I work with engineers so I totally agree. Some of them don't even own cars so it can be quite scary having them make decisions. Fair enough, shorter lifespan it is
@MajDuty2 жыл бұрын
I just pulled mine. OEM, dual electrode, seemingly typical NGK - 233,675 miles! While I don't recommend this, it is some impressive date, I think
@akorahmaniazar2 жыл бұрын
Well single prong I used and my engine ran pretty rough for a while then a misfire happened. Going back to the recommended double prong.
@FahdShafqat3 жыл бұрын
Can you please confirm those this increase fuel efficiency
@mikezimmerman27865 жыл бұрын
Well done easy to understand video, will be very helpful.
@4DIYers5 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@kingcruzfishin Жыл бұрын
Jolly good show sir🙌
@4DIYers Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@zrivs Жыл бұрын
thanks, install was a breeze especially since my after market intake doesnt take up nearly as much space
@4DIYers Жыл бұрын
No problem, happy to help! Do you notice much of a difference with the aftermarket intake?
@zrivs Жыл бұрын
im not sure, the 1st owner put it on before i bought the truck. @@4DIYers
@MajDuty2 жыл бұрын
I was not able to get mine to torque even near the recommended 14 ft lbs. I'd get about to 6 ft lbs and it wouldn't torque any higher, but the wrench WAS still turning. Fearing I was going to strip it out and felt they were snug enough, I tightened them no more but I was perplexed by this. All of them were like this and I tried two different torque wrenches. Since they are not holding anything mechanically I reasoned 6 ft lbs was sufficient. We'll see!!!
@brendanschroeder18622 жыл бұрын
Did you change them while you’re engine was hot?
@MajDuty2 жыл бұрын
@@brendanschroeder1862 not even warm
@brendanschroeder18622 жыл бұрын
@@MajDuty good. Was it your car all along?Someone could’ve put aftermarket heads on
@MajDuty2 жыл бұрын
@@brendanschroeder1862 yeah, a 2000 Tacoma I purchased new
@brendanschroeder18622 жыл бұрын
@@MajDuty interesting. I’m gonna say maybe your torque wrench was off then. Since it was consistent spec for all them.
@dutchman72163 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for sharing that. I'am going to give it a try.
@jimmyp5872 жыл бұрын
This video was a great help!
@fredhemi4564Ай бұрын
😎Good video,same truck as mine. Thank you. 👍🏼🇺🇸
@theschuntz5 жыл бұрын
Why did you disconnect the battery cable?
@4DIYers5 жыл бұрын
I didn't disconnect it for the video. The truck wasn't being driven until it was ready for the road so I just disconnected it, sat for about 6 months.
@Soycochodeguerrero5 жыл бұрын
You should disconnect the battery 🔋 other wise you’re going to get voltage on your brains 🧠 hahah
@aqualung14663 жыл бұрын
Awesome, easy video. Thank you. Subscribed!
@potatohamlin5242 Жыл бұрын
it should be the same for all 5vzfes right
@4DIYers Жыл бұрын
Yes it should be very similar.
@lilianahenry45725 жыл бұрын
Excellent, excellent video.
@4DIYers5 жыл бұрын
Thank you :) I have plenty more Tacoma tutorials too if you're looking for anymore repairs.
@buildingconsultants1854 Жыл бұрын
"No-seize" also lubes the threads.... no eating up those aluminum threads
@philfrancisco2708 Жыл бұрын
exactly. no need to roll the dice on that stripping
@Snipervenomaz5 жыл бұрын
26 never change a spark plug in my life hopefully , I get it done right lol
@4DIYers5 жыл бұрын
Best of luck! It's more intimidating than it actually is. I have a video for seized plugs if you run into any issues.
@tonyrowe14554 жыл бұрын
Its not too hard
@robertstewart39642 жыл бұрын
Never change when the motor is still HOT
@potatopotato60662 жыл бұрын
Thanks this looks similar to a 1st gen v6 tundra I'm gonna color coat the wires and sharpie the color on the respected ignition coil
@vadex_gaming7269 Жыл бұрын
aren’t you supposed to use dual electrode plugs?
@4DIYers Жыл бұрын
It’s not a race car.
@scottpeterson480211 ай бұрын
Dual electrode is what is recommended on the engine. At least on the 2004 3.4L Tacoma.
@ramonprezahernandez67264 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, very helpful
@jctfujvreyu32023 жыл бұрын
Do you have to have a torque wrench
@4DIYers3 жыл бұрын
No, I almost never use a torque wrench unless it's something critical like a sensor, bearings, and a wheel just to be safe. But I would recommend it if you're new to such a job. Once you become comfortable with the feel, then you can get away without using one.
@eliotnavarro92123 жыл бұрын
i thought the spark plugs had to have a double ground does this not matter?
@4DIYers3 жыл бұрын
Some people are really picky about it. It's not a high performance engine. It uses a waste spark system, so if you're using copper plugs, it may wear them down a little quicker.
@LotusJones Жыл бұрын
The Toyota engineers are picky about it. That's why they put a big sticker on the engine. Many people have had rough idle and poor performance going another way. Others seem to do fine. Why take the chance?
@carlspackler95504 жыл бұрын
Man, you can tell they salt the roads in your area.
@kylequinn74006 ай бұрын
Thanks Bro!!💪🏼
@jorgeeltoritoperez72383 жыл бұрын
Maybe you know better than me but I have 99 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 with 219000 miles on it and some guy wanted to trade it for a 96 Toyota Tacoma v6 3.4 engine 5 speed manual what do you think should I trade it ?
@philfrancisco2708 Жыл бұрын
same truck same engine so if you need a truck go for it
@jorgeeltoritoperez72383 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video
@4DIYers3 жыл бұрын
No problem, happy to help!
@petew76143 жыл бұрын
Thanks, great video
@4DIYers3 жыл бұрын
No problem and thank you!
@jorgeeltoritoperez72383 жыл бұрын
I will try tonight to do it my sell wish me luck
@matthewnaderi3 жыл бұрын
Great vids thanks!
@4DIYers3 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@davidtrevino5211 Жыл бұрын
I thought NGK plugs work better on Toyotas ?
@4DIYers Жыл бұрын
I haven’t had any issues with these. This is not a high performance engine.
@LotusJones Жыл бұрын
Your manual specifies NGK or Denso - dual electrode. Some have had problems with other makes and single electrode.
@TheOnlyRaceEngineer3 жыл бұрын
SUBSCRIBED!
@4DIYers2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, greatly appreciated!
@Hever732 жыл бұрын
SO HOW MANY SPARK PLUGS DOES A TACOMA 3.4 CYLINDER V6 HAVE?
@philfrancisco2708 Жыл бұрын
6 plugs and 3 wires with 3 coil packs
@tonyrowe14554 жыл бұрын
Pretty informative
@4DIYers4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@pacomiguel69232 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@lowrangeoverland90132 жыл бұрын
thanks 👍🏆💯
@4DIYers2 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@nordicpride97082 жыл бұрын
Great video. German spark plugs in a Japanese engine 🤢
@ervinsagaysay4392 жыл бұрын
Don’t follow the specs for tightening the coil pack bolts!!! In the video he says 69’ lbs. I snapped my bolts!!! It’s 6-9 not 69!!!
@4DIYers2 жыл бұрын
I said 69 INCH POUNDS, not foot lbs. Listen to the instructions carefully.
@ciprianomateocastaneda3803 жыл бұрын
I can do it. Hipefully. Guessing
@4DIYers3 жыл бұрын
We all need to start somewhere, just take your time. I have plenty more Toyota repair videos too if you're seeking more info. Don't forget to subscribe!
@johnfitzpatrick48738 ай бұрын
Chee hoo, monologue voice is kinda hard. But thank you.
@M4Nathan0074 жыл бұрын
.044 gap btw
@4DIYers4 жыл бұрын
Manufacturers do not recommend gapping platinum spark plugs.
@noahlevor76524 жыл бұрын
@@4DIYers I bought factory plugs from toyota, do you know if they are pre-gapped? Is the .044 the correct gap? It doesn't hurt to check them. Even though you don't need to gap them sometimes they get dropped in the parts store or in shipping and the part hanging over the electrode can get bent. Ask someone who works at a parts store...
@jyoung23935 жыл бұрын
The torque will change with your 12 inch extension, it's significantly less than what you set it at
@4DIYers5 жыл бұрын
It doesn't and it's been proven many times. There is actually a video of this on KZbin using a torque wrench calibration tool.