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Cheaper Gen II Sparkplugs

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by kohnen, Aug 14, 2010.

  1. kohnen

    kohnen Grumpy, Cranky Senior Member

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    Hi folks! If you're looking for the spark plugs for Gen II Prius (Denso SK16R11), you can also use the GM part number for the same part:

    94859448

    GM uses this part for the GM/Toyota partnered cars (e. g., Vibe).

    It looked to me that you can get the same part from GM for less.
     
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    kohnen Grumpy, Cranky Senior Member

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    I just changed mine (spent $150 of Toyota Credit-Card Bucks at the dealer to stock up on parts) - the plugs are clearly Denso SK16R11.

    I did a search of SK16R11 to see how much I got "overcharged" and one of the sites crossed the three plugs together - SK16R11, NGK IFR5A11 and 94859448. A bit more searching on 94859448 alone ties it back to being the Denso SK16R11.

    I wouldn't trust me - Google "94859448 SK16R11" and convince yourself this is the case.
     
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    Yup! _IF_ that's really the same plug, that is one heck of a deal!

    I "paid" $16.79 each at the dealer (Miller Toyota Anaheim CA).

    Only reason I actually paid retail is I had Toyota Visa card bonus points to spend (they can only be spent at a dealer).
     
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    $12.95 for shipping. Total came out under $33 so it is still a good deal.
     
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    Hey, I might try the local GM dealer(s) if any of them are still around when its time to change the plugs on my 2007. :madgrin:
     
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    Tag, you're it!

    If you actually bought them, you have to let us PCers know if these are the real deal or not!
     
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    I just checked the shipping in the cart. I changed my plugs about 30k miles ago. It will be awhile until I'll need another set.
     
    #9 usbseawolf2000, Aug 15, 2010
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    Advanced auto parts has a sweet coupon right now, spend $60 and you can use a 25$ coupon online. The code is BIG25.

    Yesterday I bought a spark plug wrench, 4 spark plugs, engine body cleaner, 2 bottles of rainx windshield washer fluid, a spark plug sizer, and antiseize for $38.81. I picked my order up in store.
     
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