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Old 02-20-19, 10:06 AM
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Default Where to order OEM spark plugs?

Did a search but some threads were old. Where’s a good place to order spark plugs? Any other maintenance items you’d recommend to replace at the same time (vehicle has 100k miles). Thanks
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Not eBay. Use a reputable vendor or you will very likely receive counterfeit goods. Lots of pics of bad plugs in a previous thread. We learned our lesson here.
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I ordered the Denso Iridium TT...because I thought the OEM plugs were priced criminally....
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I’m ok with paying a little extra for oem since I won’t have to worry about it for another 60k miles. Which vendor would you recommend? I see some oemlexusparts.com etc but not sure which are legit. Too bad Sewell Lexus stopped.
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Agreed with lobuxracer, don't buy from eBay or Amazon due to counterfeits. Last thing you want is a part of the fake spark plug to break off, but it could happen with OEM, just less of a chance.
I purchased recently from advanceautoparts.com and had a 20% discount. I hope they do not sell counterfeit parts, it's difficult to tell these days.
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Just buy some NGK Iridium plugs. Now this is just from memory but I think the OEM ones were NGK when I pulled them out.
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Originally Posted by lobuxracer
Not eBay. Use a reputable vendor or you will very likely receive counterfeit goods. Lots of pics of bad plugs in a previous thread. We learned our lesson here.
I'll try to find and link it here. Was that you (or maybe flowrider) that did the comparison, including pictures between genuine and knock-off OEM plugs?
I ordered some plugs from eBay but from Bell Lexus, so i think i should be fine but need to compare it to the post to confirm.
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I've ordered few parts from www.partsgeek.com and was very happy with them. They carry different brands and OEM as well. Good thing is they have 30-day return policy. If you order $300 or more, use coupon code SAVE15 for $15 off.

https://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/20...park_plug.html
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I did buy my sparkplug set on ebay through Belle Lexus North Scottsdale. I had an ebay coupon for the purchase which is why I went that route.
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Originally Posted by ISFpowered
Just buy some NGK Iridium plugs. Now this is just from memory but I think the OEM ones were NGK when I pulled them out.
Nope - Denso.

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I'll try to find and link it here. Was that you (or maybe flowrider) that did the comparison, including pictures between genuine and knock-off OEM plugs?
I ordered some plugs from eBay but from Bell Lexus, so i think i should be fine but need to compare it to the post to confirm.
A few of us:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...008-isf-5.html

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Here is what I received from Bell Lexus via eBay a few months ago, just opened them up for inspection today. I Believe they are authentic since it’s a dealership but feel free to leave opinions on authenticity.



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I was just thinking about this since im coming up in 2k to 120k miles. figure id do plugs, and valve check in one shot. im just gonna order em from my parts supplier at work.
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Originally Posted by flowrider
Nope - Denso.
Roger. I knew it was an iridium plug but I mean reall NGK iridium vs denso iridium I’m sure either or will work perfectly.

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Originally Posted by msgs350
Here is what I received from Bell Lexus via eBay a few months ago, just opened them up for inspection today. I Believe they are authentic since it’s a dealership but feel free to leave opinions on authenticity.



How much did you pay on eBay for those?
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Originally Posted by ISFpowered
How much did you pay on eBay for those?
Looked back on my eBay account and I paid $108 (108/8 = $13.5 each) shipped. I'm pretty sure I bought these when eBAY was running one of their coupons back in October so I bought it just cuz i knew i would need it soon. I'm at 52k miles now on my 2012 and recently just bought a commuter car so the F doesn't get used much.

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