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Spark Plug Replacement, 2018 TRD Off Road Premium

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by bobcat931, May 26, 2025 at 10:06 AM.

  1. May 26, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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    bobcat931

    bobcat931 [OP] New Member

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    My 2018 TRD Off Road Premium is due for 80K maintenance and the dealership recommends replacing spark plugs. Toyota manual says replace plugs at 120K.

    I do mostly highway, city driving. (However, when I need off road capability I need it, hence the TRD Off Road.) No dusty dirt roads, no towing.

    Any benefit to replacing plugs now--i.e. engine performance, mpg? Not cheap and not something I want to try myself.

    Planning to keep this 4Runner for years to come.

    Appreciate answers based on your expertise/experience, esp. any mechanics among you.

    Thanks.
     
  2. May 26, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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    nimby

    nimby in the drink

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    Totally fine to change them at 120k.

    I just did mine at 120k and they had normal wear.

    I don't see any benefit to doing them at 80k.
     
  3. May 26, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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    morfdq

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    About to do my plugs at 80k with an OEM pcv valve, clean throttle body and MAF sensor. I don’t disagree that’s early but I have OCD for maintenance. Plus it’s like $70 in parts. I’ll drain and fill the coolant as well.
     
  4. May 26, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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    steelevo

    steelevo Not so new anymore...

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    If they’re iridium plugs, then 120k miles should be no problem.
     
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  5. May 26, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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    Guppy1301

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    Save yourself $300 and do it yourself. Plenty of YouTube videos out there to guide you. Get the factory Denso Iridiums. You can do it!
     
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