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How much for a set of sparkplugs?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by uart, Nov 22, 2011.

  1. uart

    uart Senior Member

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    HI guys, I'm just wondering approx how much I should be paying for a set of spark plugs for my Gen2.

    Local prices here (Australia) at the dealer are ridiculous, like $80 for an OEM air filter and $23 for the oil filter. Needless to say I've stopped using them and try to by part online now. I just ordered an air filter online for about $15, and though the postage is another $15 I'm still way ahead of paying $80 locally.

    The same guy I bought the air filter from is selling a package containing air filter, oil filter and set of plugs for about $50. Does that sound ok?

    See: TOYOTA PRIUS 04-09 AIR OIL FILTER SPARK PLUGS TUNE KIT | eBay
     
    #1 uart, Nov 22, 2011
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    Uart: IMO - Yes the $50 IS a good deal :) The plugs alone run $6-8$ each.
     
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    Ok thanks. It's $52, so if we say 4 x $8 for the plugs, $15 for the air filter and $5 for the oil filter, then it sounds about right.

    BTW. Do the plugs shown in the link look like the genuine iridium ones?
     
    #3 uart, Nov 22, 2011
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    The part number he lists is right for iridium. His claim of iridium and his 99.8% ebay positive feedback would give me a warm fuzzy feeling. You could always email him and ask him point blank.
     
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    seilerts Battery Curmudgeon

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    For genuine Toyota parts, that is a good deal.
     
    #5 seilerts, Nov 23, 2011
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    I just paid $18 for the air filter and $9/plug at my local dealer, so those prices are reasonable.
     
    #6 eman6, Nov 24, 2011
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