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Old May 27, 2026 | 02:14 PM
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I've been trying to get a quote for sparkplugs replacement, and all SoCal dealers are around $1250. One Toyota dealer quoted me $1049 today, which is still more than expected.
By looking at it, 3 plugs are fairly easy to get to, but the other 3 look like PITA.
Where do you guys take your GS to, for service like that? I'm about 30 minutes north of LA.
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Old May 27, 2026 | 04:45 PM
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Check out the 2GRFSE spark plug video to check amount of work. If not DIY work, then get some idea:

Seems not to bad really. Dealer way too high. Have independent mechanic do it, maybe about 400.

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Old May 27, 2026 | 08:37 PM
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I got quoted over $900 at my local Lexus dealer during my last oil change. I purchased the plugs from Bell Lexus for about $87 and did it myself last Friday following DIY Dan's video. It was pretty easy, it just takes time. The most difficult thing, which wasn't really difficult, just time consuming was the bolt to the coil pack on the driver's side front plug. It's partially under the plenum, but Dan covers that. I used a wrench to break it loose as Dan did and then used my fingers to spin it out the rest of the way because there isn't much room to spin the wrench. I added a bit of dielectric grease to the plug tips as well where Dan does not. I saved over $800 doing it myself. I didn't time it, but it probably took a little over an hour and I took my time. I'm happy with it.

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Old May 28, 2026 | 03:50 AM
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Same as above. I used the Dan video. Easy to follow. I think he has the wrong torque spec for the spark plugs though, so double check that.

if you’re not comfortable doing it yourself, you should still be able to take your car to any trusted mechanic. There isn’t anything about the process that is Lexus specific that would necessarily require you to take it to a dealership.
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Old May 28, 2026 | 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by ArgonBlue
Same as above. I used the Dan video. Easy to follow. I think he has the wrong torque spec for the spark plugs though, so double check that.

if you’re not comfortable doing it yourself, you should still be able to take your car to any trusted mechanic. There isn’t anything about the process that is Lexus specific that would necessarily require you to take it to a dealership.
I read about the torque specs in the comments after watching the video prior to doing the work. Dan used 23ft/lbs, I set my torque wrench to 20ft/lbs and gave it a little extra oomph until it felt snug.
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Old May 28, 2026 | 01:46 PM
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Thanks for everyone's input. Much appreciated.
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Old May 31, 2026 | 05:25 AM
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Can these be used for the GS?
Amazon Amazon
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Old May 31, 2026 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Red4GS
link took me to a recliner. Won’t fit in a GS

edit, now it works.

spark plugs I used for my 2014 f sport are 90919-01249

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Old May 31, 2026 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ArgonBlue
link took me to a recliner. Won’t fit in a GS
lol really?

6 pc DENSO Iridium TT Spark Plugs compatible with Toyota Tacoma 3.5L V6 2016-2017

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The correct torque spec to tighten the spark plugs is 13 foot pounds according to the manual.


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Glad you posted this. I thought 23# was a bit much and another noted 20# which may be a bit much. I remember in honda being 16#. Not having FSM for Lexus, was going to keep it at 16# also.
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