liqB

I just finished changing my plugs. 06 IS250 w/ 94k miles. I got the car around 70k, figured the plugs were already changed at 60k. When I took off the intake manifold I noticed it was pretty dirty/oily so I cleaned it up w/ some TB cleaner.

So when I put it all back together I forgot that I unhooked the coolant hose that went to the TB, well I just moved the clip around never actually removed the hose. After my test drive I noticed a small puddle of coolant under the car. Checked the overflow it was about 60% so I topped off, and placed the clip back. Anyway should I hose off the dried antifreeze on the back of the motor/ on top of the tranny?

Also my plugs looked like this....

How many miles does it look like is on them?

jonathanz

iTrader: (2)

You should hose the engine and wipe it clean, unless you don't care able the burning smell of coolant

Gville350

iTrader: (10)

On the tops (not the electrode end, the other end), do they have an arrow or carrot painted into them?

liqB

What it has.

Need4Speed

Clean the Coolant is my recommendation.

Wht95scort

That yellow marking means they were original plugs as in never been changed before.

Gville350

iTrader: (10)

Bingo!

liqB

Guess you guys have an idea what stock plugs look like after 8yrs/ 94k miles.