2007 Prius : correct spark plug gap

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  1. suncitychris

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    I have a 2007 Toyota Prius Service Manual; the Manual states the spark plug gap is 0.7 to 0.8 mm (0.028 to 0.032 in.) Numerous threads have posted a spark plug gap of 1.0 to 1.1 mm. Did Toyota issue a technical bulletin with this change? Which gap parameters are correct? Thanks so much. IMG_4344.jpeg IMG_4345.jpeg IMG_4344.jpeg IMG_4345.jpeg
     
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    That is interesting. Is that part of the diagnostic procedure for P03xx codes?

    I see that same illustration there in my copy of the manual.

    There are two other places where they show or state 1.0 mm - 1.1 mm.

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    Yes, that is correct. What effect might one see if the spark plug gap is reduced from 1.0mm to 0.8mm? Thanks so much for the input.
     
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    I don't know, but my feeling is that it would not be a good thing to do.

    Have you considered the possibility that the section of the manual you're looking at is incorrect?

    The plugs are factory-set at 1.1 mm, and I have never had to adjust them, ever. I just check each plug before installing and have never had any problems engine-wise.
     
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    I might expect a slight possibility of occasional misfire under some limited conditions.

    Probably won't affect anything.

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    Gentlemen: thank you for the feedback, it is acknowledged and understood. Appreciate you all!!
     
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