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Old 02-24-15, 10:14 PM
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Default Spark Plug questions and interval recommendations

How many of you guys have changed out your stock plugs yourself, and if so was it difficult for a DIY job??

What is the interval that Lexus recommends, and what type are they (NGK, Denso, etc....)?
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Lexus recommends every 60k miles, as for brand names I would just go w O.E. & have a certified tech install them. They are $125 bucks for a complete set alone.
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I picked up the OEM Densos from Advance Auto Parts for $90 shipped when they had a promotion going on. I think they run it once or twice a year.

The job itself is pretty straightforward, I would want to kick my own *** if I spent $400 for the dealer to do it. Took me about 3 hours taking my time.
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I'm at 55k and i would also like to know if anyone has done it. i don't want to spend the labor to have the dealer do it if i can do it. i mean i work on jet engines how hard can it be.
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I'm at 45k right on my 08.. its been 7 years. Do you guys recommend for me to change it soon?

FYI - I have already purchased a set of spark plugs and sitting my basement for the winter
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Originally Posted by 2011slvISF
I'm at 55k and i would also like to know if anyone has done it. i don't want to spend the labor to have the dealer do it if i can do it. i mean i work on jet engines how hard can it be.
Those jet engines might be affecting your reading skills. As I said in the post directly before yours, it is an easy job.
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if you have the tools its not that hard to change. Its just hard getting to some of the plugs its PITA.

lots of threads on this....
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...otos-test.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...acement-2.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ml#post7331852
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^^^^Thanks those links were what I was looking for!
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It took me about 4 hours to do. I can probably do it again in 2. I spent a lot of time trying various tools and attachment combinations to get the plugs in and out. It's very cramped
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My mechanic spent 2-3 hrs on the job, it was very cramped. He charged me $80 I think it's well worth it
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115000 miles on my mums GS300 spark plugs. Just changed them.
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