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Re-tightening Spark Plugs After Install?

I replaced the spark plugs on my 2008 V8 SR5 at ~100K mi and am wondering if “re-torquing” the plugs after a certain interval is necessary.

I hadn’t thought a single thing of it until I saw a person post elsewhere that a recently replaced spark plug (on a non-Toyota) had loosened after so many miles and caused a big problem.

Sounds stupid but I want to ask the group for thoughts.
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Shouldn't be necessary if you installed them properly. Either torqued to spec or snugged down if you have done spark plugs many times before. I've never had a spark plug come loose.
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I replaced the spark plugs on my 2008 V8 SR5 at ~100K mi and am wondering if “re-torquing” the plugs after a certain interval is necessary.

I hadn’t thought a single thing of it until I saw a person post elsewhere that a recently replaced spark plug (on a non-Toyota) had loosened after so many miles and caused a big problem.

Sounds stupid but I want to ask the group for thoughts.
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Shouldn't be necessary if you installed them properly. Either torqued to spec or snugged down if you have done spark plugs many times before. I've never had a spark plug come loose.
I also agree that it shouldn't be necessary if installed correctly, I also have never had a spark plug that I installed get loose..ever...but it's your ride and you need to decide to do whatever makes you warm, fuzzy and puts your mind at ease.
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can someone give the torque spec on the plugs? I have looked but cant seem to find it.
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can someone give the torque spec on the plugs? I have looked but cant seem to find it.
Well it seems it depends on where you get the torque specs from, but around 13 to 15 ft lb.

Here a topic on the subject but no one supplied a actual reference for their answers for the most part.

torque specs on spark plugs? '05 V6

Also here's the search results I got from this forum, you may want to check some of the other topics on this subject.

https://www.toyota-4runner.org/gsear...50j17046258j23
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