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$399 to replace plugs.. really?

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Old 11-02-12, 02:59 PM
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that was the quote. Man!
Old 11-02-12, 03:02 PM
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If spark plugs are included I would say its pretty cheap. I got quoted $600, but ordered plugs from sewell for $80 and did it my self.
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im guessing you have a 250 ??
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Very possible to just do it yourself.
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At the dealer or somewhere else? Because that's not bad for a dealer actually lol. Luckily for me, I didn't have them done by the time my car went in for the revised pistons for the Carbon Build Up, so I just had to buy the spark plugs and labor was free since they were working on the motor anyways.
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^^^ i did the exact same thing.
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order off sewell with your CL discount and DIY
Old 11-02-12, 04:42 PM
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How difficult is it to change the plugs on the IS250????
Old 11-02-12, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 98023IS250
How difficult is it to change the plugs on the IS250????
Very easy.. order them and check the DIY section
Old 11-02-12, 06:04 PM
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I wouldn't say they're VERY easy. 250's have to remove the intake manifold (I just half-removed it) and reach behind to reach one of the plugs. Certainly its doable. But it took me a couple hours to do mine.
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Tell the dealer you're having the carbon issues and they'll do the top engine flush and do it while they're in there. You buy the plugs.
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i paid 200+ (for labor) at an independent mech. Bought plugs from lexus on line.
Old 11-03-12, 05:34 AM
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yea i would say do it yourself...its not easy...well 2 of them are pretty hard and you have to remove intake...grab some beers and a good friend and get to work.
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Thats not a bad price for a dealer. Ive seen prices go as high as $800
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Im never going to change mine.


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