# \#sparkplugs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/sparkplugs/7281.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2014 Toyota Highlander - When do I need plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-highlander-when-do-i-need-plugs/194730)
**Author:** [@orville35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/orville35)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-highlander-when-do-i-need-plugs/194730 "2024-04-15T21:52:32Z")
Does a 2014 Highlander need new spark plugs at 120,000 miles --- ## [2014 BMW 535i xDrive Misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-535i-xdrive-misfires/193615)
**Author:** [@louisdi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/louisdi)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-535i-xdrive-misfires/193615 "2023-10-31T05:21:32Z")
1: Plugs replaced car appears to be running great. Drive it around for a day without issue. 2: Brake pads need replacing so replace brake pads 3: Test drive after pad replacement, no issues 4: Come back an hour later,… --- ## [Spark Plug analysis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-analysis/193001)
**Author:** [@Solidventur](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Solidventur)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-analysis/193001 "2023-09-23T23:16:18Z")
Need advice on reading these plugs. from a Sienna with 57k miles on a Toyota 2GR-FKS engine. Some kind of “sandy” deposit on them, what does it indicate? --- ## [Wet spark plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wet-spark-plugs/191672)
**Author:** [@MilanS02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MilanS02)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2023, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wet-spark-plugs/191672 "2023-07-15T22:57:45Z")
I have a problem with hard starts and bad emmissions which I think are caused by wet spark plugs. They were changed few months ago because the car couldn’t start, all of them were black (some of them had 1 some 4 “legs”,… --- ## [2004 Dodge Neon - Broken plug leads to trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-neon-broken-plug-leads-to-trouble/188419)
**Author:** [@Liayhjoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Liayhjoy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-neon-broken-plug-leads-to-trouble/188419 "2023-01-12T02:47:50Z")
One of the spark plugs in my car snapped and my boyfriend drilled it out he took a magnet and got all the metal shards out but now there is knocking I’m wondering if this could be a metal shard and if there’s any way to … --- ## [Which kind of spark plugs should I put in my oil burning car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-kind-of-spark-plugs-should-i-put-in-my-oil-burning-car/187716)
**Author:** [@carg618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carg618)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-kind-of-spark-plugs-should-i-put-in-my-oil-burning-car/187716 "2022-12-05T14:52:29Z")
Hello. I have a 2000 Corolla that burns oil and seems to be running lean due to the white on the current spark plugs. I have never seen a lean code come up though. My spark plugs I have now are shot and need to buy new o… --- ## [2011 Nissan Sentra - Plug issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-sentra-plug-issue/187351)
**Author:** [@MEncalada](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MEncalada)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-sentra-plug-issue/187351 "2022-11-11T15:05:25Z")
I have a 2011 Nissan Sentra bought from a private seller the car was running good very well when I went to test drive it before buying it but not even 2 months after i started having problems I changed the spark plugs an… --- ## [1999 Toyota Camry - Plugs - Do I really need to replace them?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-camry-plugs-do-i-really-need-to-replace-them/179615)
**Author:** [@Wc0528](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wc0528)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2021, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-camry-plugs-do-i-really-need-to-replace-them/179615 "2021-09-29T23:08:20Z")
Have owned my car since new. 170k on the original spark plugs. Do I have to install plugs regardless of how good it runs? How about spark plug wires and coils? Thx --- ## [72 VW with problems starting hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/72-vw-with-problems-starting-hot/14139)
**Author:** [@adamwentzell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adamwentzell)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2021, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/72-vw-with-problems-starting-hot/14139 "2021-06-13T20:24:14Z")
My 72 super beetle will not start when she's hot. When the weather is mild, she runs like a champion, but I live in CA in the central valley, so 6 plus months of the year, I can't drive anywhere during the day. If I do… --- ## [Spark plug boot remover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-boot-remover/171893)
**Author:** [@dmayne7878\_172030](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmayne7878_172030)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-boot-remover/171893 "2020-11-03T04:40:54Z")
Help please i happen dealing with this for over 6 months and have tried almost everything but apparently the one thing that WORKS.I have a 2001 ford f-150. I have a rubber boot stuck around my spark plug. yes i have trie… --- ## [2002 Ford F250 - Do I really need an engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-f250-do-i-really-need-an-engine/170139)
**Author:** [@SolarJoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SolarJoe)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-f250-do-i-really-need-an-engine/170139 "2020-09-25T00:26:41Z")
My F-250 is 5.4 l engine has blown a spark plug and a thread insert period my mechanic says I need a new engine what should I do? --- ## [2005 Mazda Mazda2 - What causes this flashing light?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-mazda2-what-causes-this-flashing-light/170065)
**Author:** [@Mel43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mel43)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-mazda2-what-causes-this-flashing-light/170065 "2020-09-18T02:42:28Z")
I have a 2005 Mazda and about 3 weeks ago the engine light began suddenly flashing. I took it to a garage and the mechanic said that rain water was getting into the cylinder around the spark plugs, causing the electrics … --- ## [Spark plug possibly broke off in engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-possibly-broke-off-in-engine/165900)
**Author:** [@OnTheRoad645](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OnTheRoad645)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 9:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-possibly-broke-off-in-engine/165900 "2020-06-17T09:52:42Z")
Hey all, driving back to Ohio from Georgia. 1994 f150 with 96,000 miles and haven’t had much trouble with it prior. At first I heard a minor clicking like noise in the highway, turned down my radio, then a minute later, … --- ## [Dropped something into the spark plug hole](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dropped-something-into-the-spark-plug-hole/49086)
**Author:** [@Alwayssomething](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alwayssomething)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dropped-something-into-the-spark-plug-hole/49086 "2020-06-10T13:12:09Z")
Okay. Novice auto enthusiast here. Recently decided to do my own maintenance and so on and so forth on my 1993 Buick Park Avenue, starting with some desperately needed new spark plugs and ignition wires. When I went to i… --- ## [Awful fuel consumption - up and down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awful-fuel-consumption-up-and-down/155966)
**Author:** [@alecleong\_161742](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alecleong_161742)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2020, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awful-fuel-consumption-up-and-down/155966 "2020-01-07T04:52:01Z")
About 4k miles ago I replaced the previous spark plugs in my 2007 mazda 3 2.3l hatch with bosch double iridium plugs. Since that was when I bought the car I had no benchmark for how much mpg I was getting and ended up ge… --- ## [Replaced spark plugs on 05 Lexus ES330 causes a/c issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-spark-plugs-on-05-lexus-es330-causes-a-c-issues/144536)
**Author:** [@Stacy\_Bosse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stacy_Bosse)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2019, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-spark-plugs-on-05-lexus-es330-causes-a-c-issues/144536 "2019-07-24T16:12:30Z")
A friend replaced my spark plugs on my 2005 Lexus ES330, it was quite difficult to get to the back plugs. Had to remove air filter, throttle body, intake, etc. Before tune up, the ac worked perfect, afterwards compress… --- ## [Spark plug tightening force](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-tightening-force/137293)
**Author:** [@isthatheavy\_149979](https://community.cartalk.com/u/isthatheavy_149979)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-tightening-force/137293 "2019-03-27T13:55:39Z")
Hi everybody, today I’ve replaced spark plugs. First I tightened them by hand and then with just regular wrench as I don’t own torque wrench. I’ve torqued them for 3/4 of a turn. From manufacturer specs it should be tigh… --- ## [Cylinder 2 & 3 is not firing, please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-2-3-is-not-firing-please-help/25627)
**Author:** [@arwhitehurst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arwhitehurst)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-2-3-is-not-firing-please-help/25627 "2019-02-25T00:39:02Z")
I have a '91 chevy cavalair whose #2 & #3 coils are not firing. We've replaced the spark plugs and the coil pack but to no avail. Last thought may be replace the on board computer, your thoughts? Can't quite go around dr… --- ## [Fair price for labor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fair-price-for-labor/116596)
**Author:** [@Guillermo68480](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Guillermo68480)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fair-price-for-labor/116596 "2018-05-03T14:28:17Z")
Hi guys. First time posting. Happy to be here. So, real quick, there is a small auto shop a 2 minute walk from my job… 30 years in business. 5 stars on Yelp. Could be my new go to shop. I need spark plugs done on my 20… --- ## [1995 Mazda B2300 stuck spark plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mazda-b2300-stuck-spark-plug/113910)
**Author:** [@Keith05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith05)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mazda-b2300-stuck-spark-plug/113910 "2018-03-19T22:11:12Z")
I have a spark plug on the passenger side of cylinder #1 that broke off. I managed to get the ceramic out and blow/vacuum out debris that fell into the bore. However the threaded part of the plug is still ceased in the p… --- ## [2010 Ford Transit Connect spark plug question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-transit-connect-spark-plug-question/113956)
**Author:** [@TerryAnderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerryAnderson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2018, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-transit-connect-spark-plug-question/113956 "2018-03-18T23:50:49Z")
My 2010 Ford Transit connect van spark plug broke in the hole. I had two different mechanics try to fix it but nothing works. Please help! --- ## [How to change spark plugs - 2003 Chevy Impala](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-change-spark-plugs-2003-chevy-impala/13087)
**Author:** [@wxbuff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wxbuff)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2018, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-change-spark-plugs-2003-chevy-impala/13087 "2018-02-24T15:40:54Z")
Greetings all - I am hoping that I can change my own spark plugs. I have done it before though not in this model. I understand that the back three plugs can be very difficult to get to. What is the trick to do it? … --- ## [Platinum v.s. Iridium](https://community.cartalk.com/t/platinum-v-s-iridium/46)
**Author:** [@Big\_Riviera\_1990](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Big_Riviera_1990)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2018, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/platinum-v-s-iridium/46 "2018-02-13T15:57:32Z")
Greetings all! I'm looking for opinions once more. Practically since they came out I've been running Bosch's Platinum Plus plugs in all the cars I change plugs on, including my own of course. NOT THE MULTI ELECTRODE… --- ## [65 Comet dies while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/65-comet-dies-while-driving/89897)
**Author:** [@Jobodizo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jobodizo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/65-comet-dies-while-driving/89897 "2015-05-08T01:17:24Z")
I could use some help diagnosing something on my 65 Comet 202. I've been through the vintage Ford forums and can't seem to nail the problem down. I listened to Car Talk all the time with my Dad growing up, so I figured… --- ## [2000 Mazda Protege 1.6l wont start after timing belt change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mazda-protege-1-6l-wont-start-after-timing-belt-change/87042)
**Author:** [@Coldo09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Coldo09)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2014, 8:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mazda-protege-1-6l-wont-start-after-timing-belt-change/87042 "2014-09-07T08:45:41Z")
2000 Mazda Protege 1.6l Just replaced timing belt, tensioner, idler, water pump, plugs and coil packs I have checked the timing about 10 times before puting everything back together by rotating the engin clockwise. No… --- ## [Donut for a Chevy Spark?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/donut-for-a-chevy-spark/85722)
**Author:** [@mnnoop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mnnoop)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2014, 7:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/donut-for-a-chevy-spark/85722 "2014-07-02T07:00:11Z")
We are planning a road trip in a few weeks and I recently discovered that our 2013 Chevy Spark has no spare. I even more recently discovered that the dealer wants $500 for a "spare kit." Is there a cheaper way to get som… --- ## [Moisture and Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moisture-and-misfire/83672)
**Author:** [@frank3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frank3)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2014, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moisture-and-misfire/83672 "2014-02-11T23:15:56Z")
My 2002 Ford Ranger (6 cylinder) got three misfires within minutes after leaving the house this morning (#4,5,and 6). There's been 3 solid days of very dense fog and drizzle here, so I know it's the moisture because it w… --- ## [Misfire on Cylinder 2 (2003 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 engine)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-on-cylinder-2-2003-volkswagen-golf-2-0-engine/80464)
**Author:** [@Bob-the-Chemist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob-the-Chemist)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2013, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-on-cylinder-2-2003-volkswagen-golf-2-0-engine/80464 "2013-12-04T05:33:22Z")
So I've been having some problems with my Golf lately (2.0 L gasoline engine, 98k miles). It started with an engine coolant thermostat code. This was repaired by replacing the thermostat and housing. Shortly after this f… --- ## [90 Lumina Sedan 3.1 wont start, was repaired for this recently but now will not start again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90-lumina-sedan-3-1-wont-start-was-repaired-for-this-recently-but-now-will-not-start-again/81919)
**Author:** [@RGraves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RGraves)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2013, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90-lumina-sedan-3-1-wont-start-was-repaired-for-this-recently-but-now-will-not-start-again/81919 "2013-10-29T17:37:47Z")
((First time it had starting issues Recently)) About 2 months ago my lumina's engine would die when i pushed down on the gas pedal. After 2 days of trying to fix the issue it would'nt start at all, i replaced: TPS MAP… --- ## [Check engine light on 1998 Chevrolet Malibu LS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-on-1998-chevrolet-malibu-ls/80096)
**Author:** [@Craig\_M\_Ogg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Craig_M_Ogg)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2013, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-on-1998-chevrolet-malibu-ls/80096 "2013-08-18T18:08:30Z")
After filling the gas tank yesterday, as I was on my way to work, the check engine light came on. Please keep in mind I live in Vegas, and, for the last couple of days the temperatures outside have reached 118 degrees. I… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/sparkplugs/7281.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=sparkplugs)