Sparkplug

[BokCh0y]

Just a quick question regarding sparkplugs. When should they be changed and what is the average interval. I am running platinum plugs right now. I spoke with the dealer and they mentioned it should be done every 96 000 kms but on the website it states 192 000 km. Anyway advice? Should I go with the dealership or listen to the actual Lexus website?

[QuasarCav]

Dealership wants your money, website wants you to think you dont have to bring your car in for maintenence very much.

I'd go on the safe side, plugs are cheap.

[BokCh0y]

yeah that's what i was thinking. my plugs are $16 a piece x 6 + labour. Dealership wants $240 to do all six. Not too bad I guess.:dunno:

[Aleks]

$240 bux? :eek: :eek: :eek: I'm running a turbo and change mine every 5K and they are like 2.50 each, takes about 5 minutes to change = 10 bux total. Now I don't know how tough it is to get to on a Lexus but I can't imagine it being that hard. Look at an online tutorial maybe and save yourself some cash!

[FiveFreshFish]

$144 = 1.5 labour hours. Are your plugs hard to access? I would buy the plugs and DIY. Probably can get them cheaper than $16 each.

Another option would be to clean your existing plugs if they're not too bad.

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by BokCh0y
yeah that's what i was thinking. my plugs are $16 a piece x 6 + labour. Dealership wants $240 to do all six. Not too bad I guess.:dunno: To give you an idea of what you're paying $250 for...

Here's the cost of the parts:

http://www.sparkplugs.com/results_app.asp?productTypeID=1&AAIA=1387111

For installation, what you do is pull out the spark plug wires, then use a deep socket to unscrew the old sparkplug out...that's it.

[BokCh0y]

Originally posted by GTS Jeff
To give you an idea of what you're paying $250 for...

Here's the cost of the parts:

http://www.sparkplugs.com/results_app.asp?productTypeID=1&AAIA=1387111

For installation, what you do is pull out the spark plug wires, then use a deep socket to unscrew the old sparkplug out...that's it.

Thanks Jeff. I knew I could count on you for info.

Yeah I think I'll give it try this weekend. Buy the parts from wherever and see how it goes. My biggest concern is getting to the last 3. I hear the first 3 are readily accessible but the last 3 are a bitch.