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#162760 Apr 23, 12:19pm
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Does changing your spark plugs really make a diff?
What are the benefits from installing aftermarket plugs?

CaLiGTS #162761 Apr 23, 12:20pm
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Don't bother with aftermarket plugs, the ones Toyota sells are the best.

IK16 for GT, IK20 for GTS.

I just installed new ones on my 63K mile 2000 GTS, and what a difference.

Revs better, idles better, starts smoother. I posted a thread with some pics...let me get the link


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CaLiGTS #162763 Apr 23, 12:22pm
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I agree, toyotas come with denso plugs, they are some of the best around. If you need new ones just go to your local dealer.

Gen7fan #162764 Apr 23, 12:36pm
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good stuff thanks guys! thumbsup


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Originally Posted by DiabloGTS
Don't bother with aftermarket plugs, the ones Toyota sells are the best.
what about denso iridium power from autozone (or any other store that may carry it)?


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Denso Iridiums are what toyota sells, they are the best ones for the Celica.

If you can get them outside Toyota, sweet. My local store wanted $17.99 per plug, toyota wanted $60 (with tax) for all 4. thumbsup


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yup... got mine from the dealer as well. thumbsup


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Originally Posted by JAIMEJAMES
Originally Posted by DiabloGTS
Don't bother with aftermarket plugs, the ones Toyota sells are the best.
what about denso iridium power from autozone (or any other store that may carry it)?


Thats what you have, thats what toyota is sellin.

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Originally Posted by Gen7fan
Originally Posted by JAIMEJAMES
Originally Posted by DiabloGTS
Don't bother with aftermarket plugs, the ones Toyota sells are the best.
what about denso iridium power from autozone (or any other store that may carry it)?


Thats what you have, thats what toyota is sellin.
i heard they're cheaper at autozone...


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my local dealer sells it for more than 70... i hate dealerships..
i just got mine for $58 from AutoZone (IK20 for GTS).

hk007 #162771 Apr 23, 4:55pm
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when or how often do you need to change your plugs?


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Originally Posted by DiabloGTS
Denso Iridiums are what toyota sells, they are the best ones for the Celica.

If you can get them outside Toyota, sweet. My local store wanted $17.99 per plug, toyota wanted $60 (with tax) for all 4. thumbsup
Did you actually use a torque wrench to install those, or can you just wing it?


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you need to change them after 60K miles.. and yes you need a torque wrench to install those.. Torque: 18 Nm (184 kg.cm, 13 ft.lb)

https://celicahobby.com/tech/tsb2/ARTICLE_ENGINE_SPARK_PLUG_REPLACEMENT.pdf

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Spark plugs make a huge difference when one changes them. It's like the car is so much faster, but really its just the power being restored.

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thanks for the info! I didnt know spark plugs had such an effect ..


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