2013 Prius - correct spark plugs?

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    From my searches here it seems the 2013 Gen3 regular Prius uses a hotter plug? Is it hotter than the factory ones I am removing (90,000 miles)? Or was this a later update?
    I’m confused.
    It is likely Auto Zone, etc. will have updated part numbers?
    I’m planning to get Nippon Denso iridium.
     
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    The OEM spark plugs are good for 150k miles. You don't have to change them at 90k.

    But to answer your question, there is a hotter plug available, some use it, some don't.
     
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    wait for 120k as the schedule provides, and get them from a dealer to avoid serious problems with counterfeits
     
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    Page 562 of the Owner's Manual spec's the plugs:

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    Except: Toyota has revised the plug, it's now SC16HR11, slightly hotter. Simple as dirt way: call dealership parts department, tell them you need plugs for a 2013 Prius, see what they come up with. Just in case there's been another revision, which they "should" be on top of.

    Torque spec (from Repair Manual) is 15 foot/pounds, presumably with clean/dry threads. You need a 14 mm or 9/16" spark plug socket.
     
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    Got it! Thank you.
     
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    I got Denso IL16TT.
    he said that’s what to use. Am I good to go?
     
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    I just bought SC16HR11 for $8.95 apiece from McGeorge Toyota.
     
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    Dummy gave me the wrong plugs. Returned them went to Napa and installed the same number as I took out.
     
    #8 chuckiechan, Jul 22, 2022
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