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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 01:05 PM
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Cool Spark Plugs

I Have A 2001 Ford Ranger Xlt 3.0 Flex-fuel,i Recently Change The Spark Plugs Using Autolite Single Platinum,now I'm Getting Bad Gas Mileage About 16 Mpg., Is This Because Of The Type Of Plug, Do I Need Too Use Double Platinum.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 01:17 PM
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I Would Try Motorcraft And See If Oem Makes A Difference. Did You Do Anything Else To The Truck, Or Just Plugs?
 
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 02:57 PM
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All I Did Was Replace The Plugs!
 
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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Try Motorcraft And If It Continues, It Was Coincidental And You May Have A Problem Elsewhere, Air Filter Fuel Filter Low Tire Pressure Etc
 
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 07:14 PM
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Try changing your plug wires. They can be damaged pulling them off the old plugs.
 
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