Unless you have more then 100,000 miles on your Camry then you don't need th change them. To answer your ? yes that is where the spark plugs are. And i would use denso plugs. Thats what the car came with i presume as thats what most Toyotas have.

 

^Actually, most Camry's come with NGK plugs. And NGK Iridium plugs are what you want. You can get part numbers at www.sparkplugs.com

And for your 2005, you don't need to change your plugs. I changed mine on my 2002 a few months ago, and I have almost 70k miles. I probably didn't need to change them, but I did anyway.

 

Why not check your owner's manual for recommendation on the change interval and what type of plug to use. It should be in there.

Mike

 

^^ mine came with Denso's but i changed them to the NGK iridium plugs...
about the sensor things you would just open them up and pull them out and then switch the spark plugs like older vehicles with out the sensors.

 

^^^ mine has denso's too.... Did your Camry run any better with the ngk plugs? If so i will change over as well...... when i change them do i have to worry about gaping them or can i just pop them in and drive?

 

They come made for the car with the gap already set correctly. Just pop them in and drive.

 

^^ awsome...but will i notice any difference switching from denso to ngk?

 

^^ awsome...but will i notice any difference switching from denso to ngk?

There should be no difference.

Mike

 

on older Toyotas they came from teh factory with NGK but the dealer replacement was Denso. There were some V6 engines that actually ahd both in them. NGK on one bank and Denso on the other. You can use either on eof them.

Then sensors you are referring to are probably the coils. THey dont use plug wires anymore and jsut have the coil sittting directly on top of the plug. There should be a 10mm bolt that holds them in place. The bolts are usually captive, meaning they wont fall out. You shouldnt have to replace them until 100k miles though. Check the owners manual for sure.

 

is there any torque issues when replacing your spark plugs? also what's the avg. price of iridium plugs

 

I hear all of you saying not to change them until you get 100K miles.

Well, what if you drive the hell out of your car? ...I mean, DAILY?

Since I have had my car and went through a 5000 mile "break in" period I have been running it like its been stolen. I have the 100k warranty and so I have not been worried about it too much.

I have had the car for about a year and a few months and ALREADY have 80k miles on it. Thats what happens when you drive 99 miles one way to work every day. IT SUCKS, I know, but I do it for my wife who is about to be a Dr. (WHEW )! I am on my third set of tires (they are all Z rated, so they dont last as long...and no, I dont burn em). I have had my water pump replaced under warranty (manufacturers defect) and the same for my gear shifter. Other than that, Toyotas are the S#IT! I LOVE THEM!

My car is now beginning to get just a little jumpy under normal driving conditions and I personally think its time to change em out. (similar to having the air conditioner on as far as the jumpy thing)

I am looking to replace them and soon and thats why I did a search for spark plugs. Thanks for the help!