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Typically NGK or Denso come stock on Japanese vehicles. All big box car parts store should carry both of those brands. The 1gr fe comes half with NGK and half Denso. No one really has an idea of why they do this.

Autolite xp iridium? Gap should be .043-.o44. its best to just use what the car came with. Ive heard that iridiums can cause misfires and rough idling if the engine is not designed for iridium. Spark plugs are easy to change so doing them every 30k isn't a big deal or too time consuming. just my...

If you know how to change your oil and basic mechanics, save yourself some money and do it yourself. Of course you will need some tools but buying tools will still be much cheaper than taking it to dealer. Only takes 1 hour tops. The 1GRFE comes with standard spark plugs(non Iridium) that should...

bought my 05 with about 67k on it and switched over to mobil 1 at about 70k with no leaks or problems. We have a 03 camery v6 with 280+k and only using cheaper dino and cheap oil filters and have never had a problem with the car. Im sure it has some sludge build up but we have gotten our monies...

I bought my denso SK20HR11 from my local Napa. I cant remember the exact price I paid but they were about +/- $1 cheaper than dealer. NAPA AUTO PARTS

i installed a set of hir2 9012 in my sr5 and i love them. they seem to be much brighter and more crisp than my previous dealer bulbs. i would suggest restoring the headlight lens if foggy before putting these bulbs before you can judge the bulbs.

i have boston aoustics in my 05 sr5. overall, im very happy with them. got amazing deal on crutchfield. id recommend getting the alpine mini amp which plugs in behind the headunit. sure beats rewiring all the speakers

i run boston acoustics all around and have a alpine bluetooth unit and love them. had pioneer headunits in the past and have always had a problem with button wearing away.

does anyone have any experience with Lucas products?

any of you guys wouldnt happen to know the mounting dept for the font speakers? im also looking in to replacing the front and noticed that the font speakers in the car now are 6x9 and everywhere i look online says it will only fit 6 1/2. any ideas?

Hey guys, i recently bought a 2005 4runner sr5. i have been looking in to putting a new stereo in. i plan on putting my jl w3 in but need a head unit and speakers. i have been looking at alpine head units with the mini amp. any suggestions on speakers? anyone know the mounting dept for the 4runner?