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IS350 one spark plug black other 5 ok does anybody know why?

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Old 06-08-15, 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by NickTee
Did you verify that there are no existing or stored codes? Also that all the spark plugs are torqued to spec?
All 6 plug are black . I scan at Oreilly Auto only code was low or hight supply voltage. I will double tourqued on spark plugs. Alos order new MAF sensor.
Old 06-08-15, 08:37 AM
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The black part you're pointing out doesn't matter. It would only be a problem if your electrodes themselves were black. As it is, your car's plugs are burning fuel just fine.
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That actually looks fine to me. Almost normal wear.

Now if your plugs looked like this below then we would say its more of an issue. If the car is running good, I almost wouldn't even bother unless you are doing some preventative maintenance





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Thank for information. I re tourqued all spark plug I didn't tight them enough.
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Does it run correctly now?
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Originally Posted by MWIS350
Thank for information. I re tourqued all spark plug I didn't tight them enough.
I would almost say use some fuel injector cleaner to clean your injectors. If one plug is more black than the others then your injectors arent firing properly
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Originally Posted by NYKnick101
I would almost say use some fuel injector cleaner to clean your injectors. If one plug is more black than the others then your injectors arent firing properly
Old 06-08-15, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by NYKnick101
I would almost say use some fuel injector cleaner to clean your injectors. If one plug is more black than the others then your injectors arent firing properly
Ok I will try Royal Purple injector cleaner. They say used every 10,000 miles.
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Car seem to run little better after re torqued and new MAF Sensor. Need more power might have to trade this baby in for IS F
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Originally Posted by MWIS350
Ok I will try Royal Purple injector cleaner. They say used every 10,000 miles.
Don't waste your money.
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Originally Posted by NickTee
Don't waste your money.
It doesn't work?
Old 06-09-15, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by MWIS350
It doesn't work?
Simply put: no. They're great for inducing the placebo effect, though.
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It is pricy for little bottle $15. Maybe try on IS250 because of carbon buildup.
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