Time to change plugs??
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Time to change plugs??
Got about 42k on my '01 F350 V10. Everything seems to be running ok but after hearing about V10 blowing plugs I'm concerned. Seems to me that with 10 cylinders, it might be hard to tell if one is not working. Am I worrying about nothing??? I'm a klutz when it comes to mechanical stuff so I'll have to have my mechanic do it. Any input/info from anybody? Thanks in advance.
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You can check the torque and make sure they are tight. Seems most people on here recommend torquing the plugs to 168 in. lbs. or 14 ft. lbs. The only difficulty is getting to the back ones. If you plan to take them out to inspect them, search for removal instructions in this forum. As for the spark plug blow-out, some said they heard a sound like an exhaust leak or smelled gas before the plug blew out. With such low mileage, I would just check the torque and not remove them.
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Originally Posted by wmcutter
Got about 42k on my '01 F350 V10. Everything seems to be running ok but after hearing about V10 blowing plugs I'm concerned. Seems to me that with 10 cylinders, it might be hard to tell if one is not working. Am I worrying about nothing??? I'm a klutz when it comes to mechanical stuff so I'll have to have my mechanic do it. Any input/info from anybody? Thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by biz4two
Wonder if that includes the '02-'04 as well? Also, is this a "normal" schedule or the "severe" schedule? Or does it matter?
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Well I thought I needed to change my plugs, so I started with the hardest one to get at and after 1+ HOURS I got it out and holy crap, they are brand new Bosch 2 prong plugs. Lucky me! Why didn't I start with an easy one?????
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Originally Posted by JasonSmith
Well I thought I needed to change my plugs, so I started with the hardest one to get at and after 1+ HOURS I got it out and holy crap, they are brand new Bosch 2 prong plugs. Lucky me! Why didn't I start with an easy one?????
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