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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 10:48 PM
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a spark plug question

what did you guys end up using for plugs in your 5.4..bosch or ngks..Platinum or double Platinum..did you have to gap them i see some of them you dont have to gap..im changing out my plugs on my next paycheck which is the 3rd..what have you guys ran and had luck with?? thanks alan
 
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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 11:01 PM
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BOSCH makes great products, but their plugs are known to have problems in the Triton engines. The safest bet is always to stick with motorcraft.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 11:13 PM
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so i should stick with motorcraft plugs then??
 
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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 11:22 PM
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YEP!! Motorcraft or Autolite double platium plugs run the best in these engines and last a good long time.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 11:25 PM
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ok thanks for the help guys happy i asked before i brought something else..
 
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