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Dec 11, 2004 | 07:52 PM

ali_n1

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iridium plugs

who uses them?

Dec 11, 2004 | 11:16 PM

sciontc_mich

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hey ali_n1.. the tC comes with iridium tipped spark plugs from the factory..

Dec 12, 2004 | 07:30 AM

mD5

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i have iridiums..

Dec 13, 2004 | 03:37 PM

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Anyone know where I can buy some? I need to replace my spark plugs..

Thanks,

Dec 14, 2004 | 09:36 AM

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hey takumijr..
have you tried the scion/toyota dealer? the sticker under the hood says NGK or Denso.. probably also be able to find that at a local auto parts store (or they could get them for ya)..

Dec 16, 2004 | 06:37 AM

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Yes I know I could get from the factory. I'm looking to see if there's like a better ones from denso, like higher heat range etc...

Dec 16, 2004 | 10:06 AM

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yeah i hear you.. best bet would be to ask denso.. maybe a google search for their website?

Dec 16, 2004 | 10:07 AM

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i use denso iridum plugs in my cars...there is none better

Dec 16, 2004 | 07:03 PM

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yep. densos rocks. ngk is good for plug wires but not plugs. you can find iridium densos on ebay for pretty cheap. ( cheaper than just about any store)

Dec 17, 2004 | 05:57 PM

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I don't believe any Scion uses Iridium tipped plugs from the factory... most are Denso, some for an odd reason are NGK but none are Iridium.

Dec 17, 2004 | 07:12 PM

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Many Toyotas come with irridium plugs. Toyota sources plugs from ND and NGK. Irridium plugs DO NOT increase performance, but they have a longer service life.

Dec 17, 2004 | 07:37 PM

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The TC does come from the factory with Iridium tipped plugs.

It is part of the no major service until 100,000 miles.

Dec 18, 2004 | 03:07 AM

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i 2nd that.. just read the owner's manual.. it does come from the factory with iridium plugs..

Dec 18, 2004 | 05:13 AM

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Hmmm that's odd. The xA/xB/Vitz/Echo don't get Iridiums from the factory. But, it makes sense that they would use them, I mean... Denso is Toyota's company... why wouldn't they use their best technology?