{"product_id":"denso-spark-plug-sets-3vze-1988-1995-pickup","title":"DENSO Spark Plug Set | 3VZ-E (1988-95 Pickup)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDENSO OE U-Groove \/ Iridium TT Spark Plug Sets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor 1988–1995 Toyota Pickup with the 3VZ-E engine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDENSO was an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal-equipment spark plug supplier to Toyota\u003c\/strong\u003e for these 3VZ-E applications. Each configuration includes six DENSO spark plugs matched to the vehicle's model-year-specific plug family, with a choice between \u003cstrong\u003eStandard U-Groove nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eIridium TT\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactory Pre-Gapped for the Covered Application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard U-Groove plugs are supplied at 0.8 mm (0.032 in), while Iridium TT plugs are supplied at 1.0 mm (0.039 in). The different factory presets are intentional for the two electrode technologies, and no pre-installation gap adjustment is required for the covered stock 3VZ-E applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOE supplier pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e DENSO supplied original-equipment spark plugs for Toyota 3VZ-E applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete six-plug set\u003c\/strong\u003e for one 3VZ-E V6.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo spark plug technologies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard U-Groove nickel or Iridium TT.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication-ready factory presets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 mm for Standard U-Groove and 1.0 mm for Iridium TT.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel-year-specific fitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e choose the 1988 or 1989–1995 configuration for your vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIridium TT twin-tip design:\u003c\/strong\u003e fine-wire iridium center tip with platinum ground tip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota Pickup — 2nd Gen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1988:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3VZ-E — select the 1988 configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota Pickup — 3rd Gen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1989–1995:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3VZ-E — 1989–1995 configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelect by model year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1988 or 1989–1995.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard U-Groove and Iridium TT are both direct replacement choices for their corresponding model-year application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe different factory preset gaps are intentional: \u003cstrong\u003e0.8 mm for Standard U-Groove\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e1.0 mm for Iridium TT\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits factory 3VZ-E applications only; excludes 22R \/ 22RE \/ 22R-TE four-cylinder and diesel engines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e DENSO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard U-Groove \/ Iridium TT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resistor Spark Plug Set\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOE Relationship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original-equipment spark plug supplier to Toyota for the covered 3VZ-E applications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3VZ-E\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Electrode Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nickel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIridium TT Electrode Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridium center tip \/ platinum ground tip\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThread:\u003c\/strong\u003e M14 × 1.25\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThread Reach:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeat Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gasket \/ flat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHex Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e DENSO 16\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard U-Groove Factory Preset:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 mm (0.032 in)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIridium TT Factory Preset:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0 mm (0.039 in)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 spark plugs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Spark Plug Is Right for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard U-Groove — Best for Factory-Style Replacement \u0026amp; Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Standard U-Groove for conventional copper-core, nickel-alloy construction and its grooved ground electrode. It is the value-focused option for routine stock-engine maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIridium TT — Best for Premium Dual-Metal Electrode Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Iridium TT for its fine-wire iridium center tip and platinum ground tip, designed to resist electrode wear. Its premium precious-metal electrode construction offers greater resistance to electrode wear than conventional nickel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrefer NGK?\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/ngk-spark-plug-sets-3vze-1988-1995-pickup\"\u003eNGK 3VZ-E Spark Plug Sets for the Toyota Pickup\u003c\/a\u003e offer V-Power Nickel and Iridium IX alternatives. DENSO's U-groove is on the ground electrode, while NGK V-Power grooves the center; Iridium TT uses an iridium center tip and platinum ground tip, while NGK Iridium IX uses an iridium center tip and nickel-alloy ground electrode. Both are respected brands, so the counterpart is a useful option if your preferred style is unavailable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose Standard U-Groove for stock-style service and value, or Iridium TT for dual-precious-metal construction. NGK offers strong nickel and iridium alternatives; choose the correct DENSO model-year option for your Pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Model Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1988\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1989–1995\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. 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