Spark plugs replacement at 120K?

Thanks for the info Shane. $24 AUD is approx $26 USD, so it looks like we're paying about triple the price that they get them in the US. No surprises there.

Actually you're probably getting better prices than me since you're running taxis, I bet my dealer would charge me more. They charged me $80 for an air filter and I can get them online for like $13 from the US.

 

I have seen ugly botched plug replacement jobs. If you cross thread or crack the plug it will be a major expense to fix after. The torque wrench probably safe guards against total disaster.
it is not a hard job but a beginner has to care enough about saving $100 to research and carefully execute the job.

 

Are Gen II plugs easier to replace than Gen III's?

 

That's a little pricey just for the spark plug replacement, but I changed them myself on my 2007 and it's not quite as simple as some here have stated. Maybe Gen I is that easy. In addition to disconnecting the engine room No. 2 relay block you have to also remove the air cleaner assembly, then loosen the wire harness to get to the coils. They may be charging you for replacing the PCV valve too, which is a pain to get to.

 

Wait a sec...are you posting how to change a Prius gen 1 plug on the gen 2 forum? I have a gen 2 and just want to make sure cause I think it's different than what you say according to other posts....right?

 

I have no idea but I've seen the gen 3 video and do NOT want to do all that just to replace 4 plugs....I'll pay the hour's labor thank you

Hi and congrats, albeit belatedly, but I just want to be sure that the Prius you r&r'd the spark plugs on was a gen 2 prius, yours is an '06?, correct? Because that's what I have and am not sure I've seen instructions for a gen 2 on Priuschat and would really like to see a video, and I know I shouldn't say this but preferably one where the hands aren't blocking vital visual information I would like to see, being a very visual person, kinds monkey see, monkey do, old school/old fart.

 

Yes this is for the Gen2. There is some variation in the exact procedure, specifically in how much other stuff you first remove in order to gain access to the plugs. For example there's one guide that recommends removing the air cleaner and loosen/moving (not removing) the wiring harness, while others do it with those things in place. How much you remove also depends on whether you plan to replace the PCV valve at the same time, which some people take the opportunity to do.

 

Yes, this is for a Gen II. It's really not that hard. Just do it!!!!!!!

 

Changing plugs is a very easy task. It's a DIY job imho. Just remember to use the correct tools and a bit of research on how to install them the correctly.