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#150 of 290 Re: Where are Spark plugs? [shysnow] by fin Nov 06, 2005 (4:27 am)
Replying to: shysnow (Nov 05, 2005 7:34 pm) Not a DIY person here..but let's guess. The three you found are in front near the radiator. The three you can't find are in the rear, between the engine and the firewall. There is an engine cover on top of the engine. Remove it carefully (may need an allen wrench). You will see lots of things: fuel injector lines, wires, etc. Plugs will be visible in deep sockets, with boots on the top. Remove plug boots, change plugs. Replace engine cover. Finished. You will need at least one extension on the socket wrench, maybe two, and a universal to reach these things as they are well hidden.   Other members who do this all the time may have more details. Hope it helps..... Replies to this message: nosretep (Nov 29, 2005 1:31 pm)
#151 of 290 Re: Where are Spark plugs? [fin] by nosretep Nov 29, 2005 (1:31 pm)
Replying to: fin (Nov 06, 2005 4:27 am) The other three plugs are under the plenum on the back side of the engine. If you look carefully under the left side of the plenum (while viewing the engine from the front of the car), you'll be able to see the connector plugged on to the top of one of the spark plug assemblies. I haven't changed mine yet, but I don't believe I'll be able to get the connector off without breaking something or get enough clearance to remove the tubes, so the plenum will need to come off. This isn't near as simple as taking off the engine cover that shysnow mentioned.
#152 of 290 How many Spark plugs in Avalon? by shysnow Nov 05, 2005 (12:28 am)
I thought it would be 6 of them because it is V6. I opened and replaced only three. I could not find more. Anyone knows?   Thanks Replies to this message: fin (Nov 05, 2005 4:12 am) wwebb (Apr 14, 2006 4:42 am)
#153 of 290 Re: How many Spark plugs in Avalon? [shysnow] by fin Nov 05, 2005 (4:12 am)
Replying to: shysnow (Nov 05, 2005 12:28 am) There should be universal agreement in this forum, 'shysnow', that a V6 Avalon would need six sparkplugs for a complete tune-up. Some may be harder to find under the hood but they are there. Trust us...get 3 more plugs, change all 6, and enjoy your Avalon. Great cars.
#157 of 290 Re: How many Spark plugs in Avalon? [shysnow] by wwebb Apr 14, 2006 (4:42 am)
Replying to: shysnow (Nov 05, 2005 12:28 am) There are three plugs on the back (firewall) side of the engine and three on the front side under what looks like three caps where the ignition wires terminate.
#158 of 290 '06 Oil Change Volume by mem4 Nov 21, 2005 (4:22 am)
I changed the oil in my '06 Limited for the first time this weekend (1000 miles). When I put back 6.4 quarts the level was above the upper mark on the dipstick. I had to remove 200-300 mls to bring the level down to the upper mark. Has anyone else had this happen? Did I just not get all of the old oil out? I had the car on ramps and more or less level when draining and I changed the filter. Replies to this message: n0v8or (Nov 21, 2005 5:58 am) n0v8or (Nov 21, 2005 6:01 am) mem4 (Nov 21, 2005 8:03 am) and 8 more... avalong06 (Apr 16, 2006 6:29 pm) captain2 (May 04, 2006 12:23 pm)
#159 of 290 Re: '06 Oil Change Volume [mem4] by n0v8or Nov 21, 2005 (5:58 am)
Replying to: mem4 (Nov 21, 2005 4:22 am) I have a couple of questions: Your use of the words "ramps" and "level" in the same sentence confused me. I raise only the front wheels (~4.5") because the drain plug is at the rear of the pan. Did you just drive on ramps in the front? Was your engine hot before draining the old oil. Cold oil can take a long time to drain out, and some cxan remain behind due to surface tension. 6.4 quarts was perfect for me. Just below the full mark on the dipstick, with filter change. Replies to this message: n0v8or (Nov 21, 2005 6:01 am) mem4 (Nov 21, 2005 8:03 am) abfisch (Nov 21, 2005 9:35 am) n0v8or (Nov 21, 2005 11:15 am) and 6 more...

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