Toyota V8 Engine 2UZ-FE Spark Plugs Replacement

[@TheAnalogKid2]

Makes me wanna own a Toyota just for this channel.

[@jeffreysantos9070]

Yes!! I bought a Tundra Crewmax 👍 on my way to the million miles Tundra club 💪

[@jordanmercier3616]

Lol I have an 02 sequoia with 145,000 miles, and an 06 GX470 with 147,000 miles, love em both.

[@FredTheLutinoCocatiel]

I have a 1999 Toyota Corolla LE with 129000 miles on the clock it's just about broke in.

[@mscir]

Check out the Corolla XRS, they made a high power model with a 6 spd transmission. Really quick. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6G2k5hrfb5kgsk I first saw it on Scotty's YT here kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5DTppqXg7Shqdk

[@gilbertoquinones4214]

@@mscir When I asked for it back when I bought my corolla (2009) and now the Tundra (2020). The sales person didn’t even know they existed.

[@thereelangler2391]

I just did the timing belt, water pump, tune up, brakes, etc. On my father in laws 2001 tundra. Everything was original, including the brakes. Toyota makes amazing vehicles that can take abuse and keep going.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

~ Did it yourself ? Wow ... Saved some 💰´ _❕_

[@thereelangler2391]

@@jamescalifornia2964 I was quotes $3k+ by the dealership. It took me two days, because I had never worked on a Toyota before. It was about an 8 out of 10 on difficulty. Worth it though.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

@@thereelangler2391 - Congratulations ! Must feel good doing it yourself. 👌

[@lesbarr7559]

You should’ve made tutorial for us.

[@noelmcelwee1604]

From Ireland here!….. bought myself a 2UZFE Landcruiser year 2000 and it is INCREDIBLE….. 190,000 miles on it, has a bit of a misfire so going to check it out today

[@bkanegson]

My 2000 Tundra is older but she has always gotten the job done. Bought her new, and have endeavored to keep her that way. Thanks for highlighting her inner beauty.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Dr. Peter says this will be a simple and painless procedure. ;-)

[@paulparoma]

Dr. Peter knows best.:)

[@1ronhall]

My friend Peter, it is so refreshing to watch a simple and mundane service be properly and professionally executed. It is critically important to follow the OEM’s parts and specifications to help ensure optimum reliabilty and longterm vehicle integrity. Well done Sir ..... well done!!

[@icecubez130]

I used the same Denso spark plugs for my Sienna maintenance, no anti-seize necessary! They came out just fine.

[@carlosbringas9732]

Thank you my Friend

[@apelnkn2230]

Just did mine with the valve cover gaskets and one coil pack replaced, runs like new, pcv too, but I used ngk, my preference for japanese vehicles, never had an issue 210k and still rolling along like an abrams 🗽

[@like-mindedwellness7586]

Just changed my plugs and threw some NGK plugs in and man what a difference!

[@kevinlatham5661]

cold engine, insert new plug on end of length of heavy stiff rubber or plastic pressure hose , tube will slip if threads are not properly engaged but will easily feed new plug into correct thread, torgue up as usual.

[@Trapper50cal]

In 100 Series Land Cruisers, the 2UZ-FE plugs are notorious for backing out on their own and then blowing out when only a few threads are left engaged...so I'm in the "no anti-seize" camp.

[@jimjoyce4514]

I think going OEM is the right choice for modern vehicles. I had the opportunity to do 3 this past year, replacing iridium plugs. Honda - NGK, Nissan Titan - NGK, Pontiac Vibe (Toyota 1.8L engine) - Denso. Yes - cold engine. I used Alum anti-seize very sparingly on each and torqued to spec. I want to be nice to the next person replacing these plugs. It could be me! The toyota 4.7L looks to be significantly easier than the 5.6l Titan. My spark plug socket(s) is (are) shorter, so I just attach to an extension and wrap with some electrical tape to ensure everything comes out the way it should.

[@joevanvalkenburg]

In the last 30 years spark plugs threads with a chrome looking coating are zinc plated. No antiseeze it will increase the restence to ground.

[@joevanvalkenburg]

@Sam S Yes the antiseeze adds resistance

[@33maple]

Always thought plugs were isolated, so what's the difference?

[@FredTheLutinoCocatiel]

If you paid attention it was copper anti seize an awesome conductor for ground.

[@berryreading4809]

I just pulled a set of these plugs, factory originals from a rav4 with 165,000 miles 😲 they were in horrific condition, but the engine was running decently enough before with no history of misfire codes or engine related dtcs! Other than the quart of oil that particular group of engines burns every month it is now running much smoother 😖

[@SigmaSheepdog]

I'll be doing this to my 5.7 Tundra in the near future. I will also be changing out the valve cover gaskets which is a job that I'm not looking forward to.

[@DonBMW]

I always watched this channel and the ended up buying a first gen Tacoma. Didn’t even realize it until I saw the comments below. Hahaha!

[@greedygringoprospecting6941]

i put some e3 spark plugs in my 2016 tacoma. the oem plugs were over do my truck runs good. gave a good day.

[@kevindelandrealty]

The video I've been looking for. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@renarudo1]

I love this motor in my 4runner. It runs so smooth and I just did my spark plugs sometime ago. Keep up the great work sir.

[@renarudo1]

@Sam S 120k miles

[@stevemccooleq]

Denso or NGK are pretty much like Ford or Chevy. Both good, just personal preference.

[@FredTheLutinoCocatiel]

I almost think the NGK dual electrodes will give you better fuel mileage just my experience because I put the Denso in replacing the NGK dual electrode iridium spark plugs and lost a little fuel mileage.

[@jasonsims007]

@@FredTheLutinoCocatiel My NGK coppers are getting better gas mileage then my Densos did. The Densos only had 15k on them when I switched

[@billygreenhorn9275]

I love V8 Toyotas

[@jeffreysantos9070]

Yes!! I love my Tundra Crewmax 👍

[@alansexton7]

NGKs came out of mine and they were probably the originals. Man they were crunchy coming out. One click at a time not knowing if they would snap with more pressure. 189K miles on them probably.

[@paulparoma]

I prefer NGK plugs.

[@Liviefan4everr]

I feel ya man I used ngk and denso on my Camry I prefer ngk also.

[@paulparoma]

@@Liviefan4everr OK then. NGK it is.:)

[@michaelbrennan7148]

Thank you for posting.

[@dongeorge4037]

For those of us who do our own maintenance -- which is your purpose in creating your maintenance videos -- who are american and do not have (the quite expensive, but quite good) Snap-On torque wrench, you might remember to mention the correct Foot Pound torque for installing the plugs.

[@rikrik8972]

How can I make an appointment to have my Toyota pickup service by you..???? Great job on the information you give on your videos.

[@dmamrenko12]

Petr I watch all of your videos 💪💪

[@wavefanatic7384]

Do all 2UZ-FE use the same spark plug specs? My Tundra is a 2001, manual says to use Denso K20R-U. Those are conventional nickel plugs of course. I have searched on auto part sites and they spec out a different Denso model. Thanks for all the great vids. They help a lot and definitely make me love my old truck more.

[@jasonsims007]

That's what I used in my 02 and that's what the manual says to use. I recently switched out the K20R-U to the NGKs also listed in the manual. (BKR6EYA) part number 7990

[@danielhowell1640]

I was always told that you spin on the spark plug until you feel resistance and a quarter turn past that.

[@chesucat]

You didn't wear a mask while replacing those dusty old brake shoes, but you wear a mask talking to the camera alone. Those crazy Californians!

[@gdj8013]

I thought the same thing but then I remembered California has some the worst/craziest COVID restrictions at the moment so he’s probably just trying to stay outta trouble 🤷‍♂️

[@apelnkn2230]

He was born in chernobyl, brake dust least of worries lol jokes ;)

[@dansklrvids7303]

Another great video! Could you take a moment to explain why copper anti-seize is the correct choice? Thank you!

[@jptrainor]

Does Toyota's service manual call for anti-seize? I'm guessing not if @Toyota Maintenance didn't use it. Honda specify to use a small amount of anti-seize on the threads of NGK iridium spark plugs and provide a torque spec that I assume takes into account that small amount of anti-seize (18 Nm / 13 lb-ft on my 6 cylinder J35A7 V6 and 25 NM / 18 lb-ft on my four cylinder R18A1). I followed Honda's service manual, but NGK's web site says no anti-seize.

[@bufallobiff]

Aluminum will crossthread on the way out. Seen it and done it. I'm going with anti-seize.............

[@marklemke7130]

I have been told to be sure to use dielectric grease on the upper end of the spark plug where it connects with the coil pack. What are your thoughts on this? Thanks for your video.

[@JediSuPhu]

How can you not regap new spark plugs? Every time I've bought new ones they came with a different gap than the factory spec calls for.

[@MattExzy]

The Toyota literature I've read generally warn against gapping plugs.. but if you bought a set and they were uneven, I'd go ahead and re-gap. These Densos look to be protected in shipping, so I'd assume they wouldn't need gapping.

[@FredTheLutinoCocatiel]

NGK iridium or Denso iridium protected in Packaging do not Gap if they're not correct return them to your parts supplier. Also I would put some Dielectric grease on the porcelain and in the coil connectors

[@JediSuPhu]

Well I get the Denso from autozone and they're protected, but the gap is set at .38 or whatever and I needed .43 if I just throw them in, I have crappy acceleration and hesitation when I push on the gas pedal.

[@Luckingsworth]

Sounds to me like you are buying cheap aftermarket and getting what you pay for.

[@608portraits9]

Good video I will use OEM ignition coils (Denso) because I brought some off Amazon and in 2 years 5 have gone out already and was misfiring and caused my catalytic converter to go out in my opinion (2005 GX470), all two of them! I looked up that a misfired can cause the cat to malfunction, what is your take on this?

[@screweduptx512]

My 02 Tundra baby needs some serious help. I'm learning still but man I'd sure love to have professional Toyota maintenance help.

[@jacobliddiard158]

Love your videos!

[@pancakesauce6297]

You should put your shop info in the description for those of us who wish to take a car to you

[@dp4614]

I’ve been asking the same!!! I trust him.

[@jeffreysantos9070]

I would see him if I lived in northern CA!!

[@erikcox1947]

His shop is easy enough to find. It is located in Arcata Ca.

[@dp4614]

@@erikcox1947 man!! He’s way up there in Northern California. I thought he was in Southern California. But thanks for the information.

[@mobilecommunicationsnetwor5268]

All this seems to be a tough decision because the oxygen sensor especially the one at the top of the exhaust always requires copper anti seize. Difficult to remove without it. Is the exhaust hotter than the spark plug port? Or what do you think causes this seizing in the exhaust? Have you tested with and without anti seize? if so what were the results?

[@eppenga]

Exhaust is iron, it rusts solid. Engine is usually aluminium, way less rust.

[@Funwithhighnotes]

The head is aluminum. Using anti-seize will skew the torque reading and it’s easy to over-tighten them, whether by hand or done properly with torque wrench. Also, Denso uses a very thin proprietary coating on the threads, and Toyota accounts for this in their torque specs. Furthermore, even though the plugs are pre-gapped and have the protector around the ends, it’s always good practice to check the gap just to make sure it is where it’s supposed to be. If I remember correctly the gap for this engine(same engine I have) is 1.043 per my 2008 4Runner v8 2uz sport model manual.

[@officialtaijetson8263]

Hi there. I got a P0306 code and I switched out the coil and spark plug. But my sequoia still isn’t running properly and has a flashing engine light. What else can I do? Need help!

[@vqdriver]

@Toyota Maintenance the 10mm coilpack bolts on my 2000 LX470 are all corroded badly. I purchased an aftermarket set of stainless bolts and washers to replace. How would you suggest I remove the originals? Use a smaller socket and try? If that won’t work I’ll cut the tops off and find a way to extract the remaining bolt. Just thought I’d ask. Thanks for all you do!

[@brucesimms4862]

I recall denso saying that the threads are lightly coated at factory and not to add anything

[@mscir]

Great video thank you Peter.

[@mikeatv]

i have a 2005 tundra 4.7 runs as smooth as glass..

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks for sharing this video.

[@777Jan]

Unfortunately I had a loose spark plug on cylinder 3 and it destroyed the thread. Small cause huge impact! Am now trying to figure out together with my mechanic how to re-cut a thread. Probably will have to take off the motorhead and do a full insert. Any tips or experiences to share? thanks in advance

[@kennethwhitt7509]

Same plugs for the non vvti engine?

[@tomgallant6279]

Another great video. My 03 Tundra 4.7 uses denso copper plugs. Change every 30 k. Should I switch to the iridium...

[@jasonsims007]

no

[@wayne93094]

Great video man

[@Da808Boii]

Just did these on my 06 Sequoia at 185k was a breeze except i got a spark plug rubber grommet part stuck in the cylinder boy that wasnt fun to get out lol

[@stanleywilliams5343]

I use Iridium Bosch on my 99 Chevrolet C/K 2500.

[@sychosez]

Where are you located? I know you are in California, I live in Sacramento and would love to bring my 01 Sequoia up for a thorough inspection.

[@Ac22768]

I see a California plate. Where’s (what city) is your shop located?

[@Rob-fx2dw]

Thanks.

[@eppenga]

Hi Peter, is it an idea to use some dielectric grease on the connectors to keep moist out?

[@billygreenhorn9275]

If it wasn't done at the factory then don't do it...easy tip to remember

[@eppenga]

@@billygreenhorn9275 whahaha did you see the video that was just released by Peter? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnbVfpltmq1lgKM

[@billygreenhorn9275]

@@eppenga yea so? if you watch the video carefully he says to use it on older engines not on a 2UZ-FE which is the one I commented on...numb nuts

[@mobilecommunicationsnetwor5268]

Can aluminum and the spark plug materials rust? Can other engine materials cause rust with the spark plugs? Does the manufacture every use anti seize copper?

[@MrGrzmnky]

I love your videos...what is your accent?

[@asaffarfar1529]

Easy as pie.👍

[@brucesheehe6305]

Peter, come to PA!

[@Alien_Spores]

In having a misfire problem on tundra 2uzfe... I need help. I've been over everything. Still no code either

[@berryreading4809]

Any chance its noise from a badly leaking cracked exhaust manifold? Or can you actually "feel" the engine running rough?

[@Alien_Spores]

@@berryreading4809 thank you. It's a noticeable misfire. Medium in severity of feeling. New plugs, coils. I'm gonna pull plug and check gap. And hopefully since they're only 2 weeks old I'll see a significant difference on one.

[@billygreenhorn9275]

@@Alien_Spores Might have some bad gas but check each coil when its running

[@jeffreysantos9070]

Check out Scotty kilmer KZbin videos on misfiring.

[@JONNYCABANI]

Not an expert but is it possible the coils and or plugs are fakes?

[@Sooperdooper74]

Where are you located. I need my truck in your garage!

[@DanielFrankHoffman]

Can you show how you replace a connector if you break it?

[@MrT1-b5f]

buy new wires

[@1Barsamian]

Those plugs are counterfeit, Denso plugs come with a paper protective tube not a plastic tube

[@icecubez130]

My Densos came from rockauto and also had plastic tubes.

[@mikeschoolcraft21]

I took my 2017 Tacoma in for free oil change and was told it was $968 for oil change, air filter and cabin filter, spark plugs, tire rotation, and the rest was inspection of a long list including front and rear diff, transfer case, oil inspection not replaced. I asked for just the oil change and was told for the family plan to have 100k drive train warranty I have to pay $968 for the free oil change for life. I left. I looked and due to emissions regulations they recommend replacement of plugs at 60k. They are iridium.

[@aquaticterrafirma]

Do what the owners manual says to keep the warranty. Also in the USA anyway you DO NOT have to use the dealer to keep warranty. Just need to show the records if needed.

[@shauntvr4312]

Put those plugs in the wife's Toyota great plugs

[@derek3850]

Like the channel....but what's with the mask???

[@a_aronhdtech]

I'm guessing there were people around during the last part of the video and he was being safe.

[@steveaguilar7625]

Why you write the #s on the coils? Lol 😂 it’s all the same.

[@daytondave3034]

If a coil pack goes bad (and they do), a code reader will tell you which cylinder it is. If they are marked, you know which one needs replacing.

[@steveaguilar7625]

@@daytondave3034 of course so why mark them? Lol

[@Hojjiifp]

Why change spark plugs? What are the indications for changing them?

[@ccadama]

@CJ L. My mechanic who I've used for a long time said for a Toyota, spark plug changes are only need based upon mileage. So in the case of the Tundra it was 100K miles. Peter didn't know that the plugs were changed before hand in that Tundra. Hope that helps.

[@Bushy556]

If the gap gets too big from west it causes the coils to work harder to put out the voltage to get across the gap.

[@stevemccooleq]

The tips of spark plugs sit in a small chamber where there are hundreds of explosions going on every minute. No need to change, they last forever.

[@ega0117]

Your are up late my friend

[@ega0117]

Don’t put anti seize please

[@paulparoma]

Use Loctite instead!;)

[@stevemccooleq]

@@paulparoma LOL...the next guy will love you!

[@paulparoma]

@@stevemccooleq I am that next guy.:)

[@gtucek]

Loose the mask!

[@Nathancl22]

Lol why u worried about what other people do.