Need to Replace Spark Plugs, Recommendations?
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Need to Replace Spark Plugs, Recommendations?
I will be replacing all 10 of my spark plus on Saturday morning, when the engine is cold. Please let me know if you have any tips or warnings that will help make the project as hassle free as possible. Also, what brand of spark plug should I purchase? Thanks in advance.
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Tip 1: Make sure insurance is current on the car.
Tip 2: Devise an alibi.
Tip 3: The minute anything goes wrong - Gasoline, Match - you know the drill.
Alternately, just change the plugs at the local boat ramp. If you take very long at all you'll have lots of help to just push it in!
Seriously, mine went fine. Make sure you have a couple 3" extensions for the ratchet. I didn't need a U Joint piece, but there wasn't a lot of room left over for the wrong extension. I used motorcraft plugs.
Tip 2: Devise an alibi.
Tip 3: The minute anything goes wrong - Gasoline, Match - you know the drill.
Alternately, just change the plugs at the local boat ramp. If you take very long at all you'll have lots of help to just push it in!
Seriously, mine went fine. Make sure you have a couple 3" extensions for the ratchet. I didn't need a U Joint piece, but there wasn't a lot of room left over for the wrong extension. I used motorcraft plugs.
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I use LSG Brisk Plugs.
The engine runs way smoother at idle and over all RPMs.
But the best thing is that I could really see an increased milage.
I really can recommened those plugs
LSG Brisk Halo B-GR15YC-1. * * *
The engine runs way smoother at idle and over all RPMs.
But the best thing is that I could really see an increased milage.
I really can recommened those plugs
LSG Brisk Halo B-GR15YC-1. * * *
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Mrgraveman - Thank you for the 3 step process, I really like the boat ramp suggestion as well. The only problem is all the ramps close to me are closed because the water level is too low from the drought in central tx. Therefore I will have to follow your 1st three suggestions.
Brent - Thanks for giving me the torque setting. I was already planning on purchasing a torque wrench for this project. I always like a good excuse to buy more tools.
I will purchase the autolite or Motorcraft Plugs. I doubt that spark plugs could make any difference in MPG especially for a beast that only gets 11 mpg on average.
Brent - Thanks for giving me the torque setting. I was already planning on purchasing a torque wrench for this project. I always like a good excuse to buy more tools.
I will purchase the autolite or Motorcraft Plugs. I doubt that spark plugs could make any difference in MPG especially for a beast that only gets 11 mpg on average.
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Mrgraveman - Thank you for the 3 step process, I really like the boat ramp suggestion as well. The only problem is all the ramps close to me are closed because the water level is too low from the drought in central tx. Therefore I will have to follow your 1st three suggestions.
Brent - Thanks for giving me the torque setting. I was already planning on purchasing a torque wrench for this project. I always like a good excuse to buy more tools.
I will purchase the autolite or Motorcraft Plugs. I doubt that spark plugs could make any difference in MPG especially for a beast that only gets 11 mpg on average.
Brent - Thanks for giving me the torque setting. I was already planning on purchasing a torque wrench for this project. I always like a good excuse to buy more tools.
I will purchase the autolite or Motorcraft Plugs. I doubt that spark plugs could make any difference in MPG especially for a beast that only gets 11 mpg on average.
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Motorcraft Plugs, dielectric grease for the boot, antisieze for the plug threads. Take your time. If you have compressed air blow out the holes before removing plugs. Good luck and report back how it all went.
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You only need a tiny bit of grease on the end of the spring to keep it from corroding, any more than that will attract dirt and grime. I use heavy grease around the tops of the boots to keep the water out and it has worked very well.
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