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Old 03-16-14, 06:09 PM
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okay so i recently bought this 1998 gs300, and i did a sparkplug change.. i got the 2.29 each plugs NGK R v-power.. now my car is sputtering then dies by itself.... what did i do wrong? no check engine light..


ideas: cheap plugs? NGK-R v-power...wrong firing order...

car was running fine before, but i just wanted to change it to know i have new plugs ehh...
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i came across this picture... and i put my wires exactly like his..but mines doesnt have the C or G sign.. my wires are red. aftermarket i guess?
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i need help asap! i need this car by tomorrow morning for work FML!
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here is my fire order.
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bump NEED IDEAS ANSWERS PLEASE!
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Are you running the correct plugs? Our cars need specific plugs or you will throw a code, you can go with OEM Densos. Part number is PK16TR11 Double platinum tipped!
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i guess i had the G & C twisted around... now my car starts... and seem to be fine.. im using NGK- R v power..
2.29 each... should i not? from autozone
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i guess i had the G & C twisted around... now my car starts... and seem to be fine.. im using NGK- R v power..
2.29 each... should i not? from autozone
U should go with oem specifics. Our lexus are made to
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Originally Posted by saephanh12
i guess i had the G & C twisted around... now my car starts... and seem to be fine.. im using NGK- R v power..
2.29 each... should i not? from autozone
U should go with oem specifics. Our lexus are made to run with those plugs and premium fuel.
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Originally Posted by saephanh12
i guess i had the G & C twisted around... now my car starts... and seem to be fine.. im using NGK- R v power..
2.29 each... should i not? from autozone
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/7962411-post19.html
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crap fml... well will the v-power one work for now? cars drives okay....
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$2.29 each!? Holy crap lol, I got 8 brand new NGK iridium IX's maybe going in tomorrow, I paid like $65 for my 400...never cheap out on your baby man, do it right and do it once...
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seriously, i payed about 40 shipped for my gs3...

no point in cheaping out, unless you don't like your car.
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