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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 07:56 AM
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Which spark plugs do yo guys use? Recommended is NGK iridium,but is it the only way to go? What about Autolite or Denso spark plugs?
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 07:59 AM
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I used the oem ones when I performed the 120k service. Just bought the service package from Sewell.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 08:04 AM
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Use OEM. I bought mine from Seeell Lexus with our discount. Best deal around and you can't go wrong.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 08:10 AM
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Oem.... Just changed at 100k, fowled plugs were causing missfires.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 08:13 AM
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OEM all the way
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 08:39 AM
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okay thanks guys!
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 08:44 AM
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I used the OEM too, and I don't see a reason for switching to anything else. It's what the engine originally came with and 99% of us aren't doing any heavy engine mods, so they are really all you need! lol
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 08:46 AM
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How often change them?
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Gearbangin
How often change them?
Every 60k miles
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 08:51 AM
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I used the cheaper Bosch double tips, in my GS 300, and my idle was never as smooth. Gone OEM since and haven't had a single hiccup.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 09:30 AM
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just did the 120k service and spark plug replacement. got everything from sewell. still runs like a beast.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 10:19 AM
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Change them every 60k with OEM plugs from Sewell.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 04:52 PM
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Don't use an Autolite plug in anything other than a lawnmower. Stick with OEM.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 05:25 PM
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OE plugs from Sewell is the ONLY way to go. Factory plugs are Nippondenso, if I'm not mistaken. I got mine from Sewell for about half what my local Lexus and Toyota dealers wanted for them. Lexus wanted $25 per plug, Toyota told me $20. Sewell charged about $13 per plug plus shipping.
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