DIY repair · Lexus LX 570

Spark plugs

DIFFICULTY 3 / 5TIME An afternoonCOST 8 plugs plus any intake hardware

Symptoms

Service interval due (one high-mileage owner did his at 120k miles), misfires or rough idle.

The fix, step by step

  1. Follow the IH8MUD plug-change write-ups in the 200 Series FAQ.
  2. Clean around the coils before removal, swap one cylinder at a time, torque to spec and clear any codes.

Tools & part numbers

  • Spark plug socket
  • extensions
  • torque wrench
  • compressed air
  • OEM-spec plugs

Where to buy the parts

Spark plug set, URJ200/LX570 3UR (IGN01191SET8)CruiserTeq ↗Amazon ↗
Spark plug tube seal, 2UZ/3UR (VCC70010OEM)CruiserTeq ↗Amazon ↗

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Before you start

Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.

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