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How to change spark plugs in a Toyota Camry 4 cyl
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Mark22
Mar 7, 2005, 9:11:12 AM3/7/05
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I have a Toyota Camry 4 cyl 2001 and I wanted to change the spark plugs.
But I was surprised to see that they are located deep inside the engine
and I can't reach them with the tools that I used before for Ford Taurus
or Oldsmobil. Do I need a special wrench that can reach deep inside and to
pull out the spark plug? Thank you.
But I was surprised to see that they are located deep inside the engine
and I can't reach them with the tools that I used before for Ford Taurus
or Oldsmobil. Do I need a special wrench that can reach deep inside and to
pull out the spark plug? Thank you.
Daniel
Mar 7, 2005, 9:25:41 AM3/7/05
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5/8" spark plug socket and a 10" extension with locking end.
Observe torque figures when tightening! You're working with an aluminum
head.
Slight amount of anti-seize on threads can be helpful.
Be grateful you're not doing this job on the six cylinder engine.
Check for other maintenance items. There are a many other items that
should be done at the same time as spark plug replacement.
Observe torque figures when tightening! You're working with an aluminum
head.
Slight amount of anti-seize on threads can be helpful.
Be grateful you're not doing this job on the six cylinder engine.
Check for other maintenance items. There are a many other items that
should be done at the same time as spark plug replacement.
Mark22
Mar 13, 2005, 11:38:15 PM3/13/05
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Have any idea what the torque is? Thank you again.
Geoff
Mar 14, 2005, 4:32:26 AM3/14/05
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Hi Mark,
Haynes manual says 18 Nm, or about 13 ft-lb. This seems to be seconded in
previous posts. Use a little anti-seize compund on the threads as Daniel
says.
Geoff
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Mark22
Mar 14, 2005, 8:10:28 AM3/14/05
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Can I use Bosch Platinum 4+ spark-plugs?
http://www.boschusa.com/AutoParts/SparkPlugs/PlatinumPlus4/
http://www.boschusa.com/AutoParts/SparkPlugs/PlatinumPlus4/
Mark22
Mar 14, 2005, 8:11:21 AM3/14/05
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Can I use Bosch Platinum +4 spark plugs?
http://www.boschusa.com/AutoParts/SparkPlugs/PlatinumPlus4/
http://www.boschusa.com/AutoParts/SparkPlugs/PlatinumPlus4/
Daniel
Mar 14, 2005, 12:27:35 PM3/14/05
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Can I use Bosch Platinum 4+ spark-plugs?
----------They will fit, but not recommended.
Bosch + 4 is a marketing gimmick.
The spark will only discharge to a single point.
The Bosch plugs have a very tiny sliver of platinum in the center
electrode which has been known to cause problems with fouling in
Toyota, whereas the stock ND plugs do not have this potential problem
and show zero plug gap erosion after 60,000 miles.
Especially with the electrical items, you should stay with genuine
Toyota parts.
Personally, I use genuine parts throughout - they just have generally
better quality and fit overall, plus you know they were designed
specifically for your exact application.
bauz
Mar 14, 2005, 1:15:36 PM3/14/05
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I couldn't find the exact torque, but I want to warn you about another
issue, and maybe get an advice from other members. I don't have much
experience with working on cars, but I did use the extension with the
special plug socket. Sometimes the grip between the socket and the plug is
a little stronger than the grip between the socket and the extension. In
that case the plus socket will be left deep down after you finish
tightening the plug.
One way to get it out would be to just unscrew the plug again.I have a
socket with a rotating arm, which bent down after the extension was pulled
and I couldn't reattach it. Luckily I was able to fish it out with a hook
that grabbed the joint. Later I tied an electric cord to the joint and now
I can pull it out.
Probably other members would have better solutions to avoid loosing the
socket, but I just wanted to warn you about it. After you place the plug
in the socket, connected to the extension, try to pull the plug out and
see if you also have the socket in your hand.
issue, and maybe get an advice from other members. I don't have much
experience with working on cars, but I did use the extension with the
special plug socket. Sometimes the grip between the socket and the plug is
a little stronger than the grip between the socket and the extension. In
that case the plus socket will be left deep down after you finish
tightening the plug.
One way to get it out would be to just unscrew the plug again.I have a
socket with a rotating arm, which bent down after the extension was pulled
and I couldn't reattach it. Luckily I was able to fish it out with a hook
that grabbed the joint. Later I tied an electric cord to the joint and now
I can pull it out.
Probably other members would have better solutions to avoid loosing the
socket, but I just wanted to warn you about it. After you place the plug
in the socket, connected to the extension, try to pull the plug out and
see if you also have the socket in your hand.
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