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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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At what mileage should i do my first spark plug change?

Also, any recommended brands?
Old Sep 15, 2009 | 09:09 PM
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bump

anyone?
Old Sep 15, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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OEM plugs are typically good for 100k. And when you go to change... stick with OEM plugs. You'd be hard pressed to find anything better (truthfully).
Old Sep 15, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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what sort of self maintenance, other than oil, obviously, should i be looking at if im pre-100k?
Old Sep 15, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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no probably not unless you are experiencing rough idle or poor acceleration....
Old Sep 15, 2009 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by BigJazayrli
what sort of self maintenance, other than oil, obviously, should i be looking at if im pre-100k?
You should be able to find that info either in your manual or get a listing from the dealer. I honestly don't know off hand.
Old Sep 15, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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For an 08 my book doesn't even suggest changing the coolant until 100k and suggests changing the spark plugs ate 120k. For all the other mileages it just suggest oil change, rotate tires, inspect brakes and other suspension stuff.
Old Sep 15, 2009 | 11:48 PM
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k that's what i thought
Old Sep 16, 2009 | 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by DJ08tC
120k
Yep, that's right, says the same in my '06 manual.
Old Sep 16, 2009 | 08:02 AM
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toyota also recommends a 30k, 60k, and 90k service tune up on all of their cars
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Yea where they change the oil, rotate the tires, and check bolts for over $200. Waste of money
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