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PLUG change - 5/2/2008 7:18:07 AM
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Brummo
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Just did a needed spark plug change last night. Not a bad job thanks to DC. The only plug that was a pain was #8. The rest were easy. Got a new PCV valve in, that was pretty easy as well. Not bad for a 1 hour job.
Now, my MPG might get better. The plugs really needed replacement at 35,000.
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RE: PLUG change - 5/2/2008 10:01:06 AM
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scandal669
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dont forget the air filter and cap & rotor
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RE: PLUG change - 5/2/2008 10:04:53 AM
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spencea15
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no caps & rotor on a 4.7
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RE: PLUG change - 5/2/2008 10:09:51 AM
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scandal669
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ahhhh ok, didnt know that 
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PB3 - Intense Blue, Pearl Coat
5.2L 318, 5 speed manual
31x10.5x15
LeBra soft tonneau (get one, it saves gas!)
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f295/scandal669/010.jpg
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RE: PLUG change - 5/3/2008 10:25:57 AM
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jisco
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Hello!
I've only been a dodge owner for about 4 1/2 weeks and am in the learning stages.
I have the 4.7 in an 01 quad cab with approx. 67400 Miles.
Yesterday I replaced the front shocks, "BIG" difference.
Anyway if you don't mind, what plugs and PCV valve did you use?
Thanks for your time,
jisco
S.E. Ohio
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RE: PLUG change - 5/3/2008 11:28:00 AM
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Jr. Mechanic
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quote:
ORIGINAL: jisco
Hello!
I've only been a dodge owner for about 4 1/2 weeks and am in the learning stages.
I have the 4.7 in an 01 quad cab with approx. 67400 Miles.
Yesterday I replaced the front shocks, "BIG" difference.
Anyway if you don't mind, what plugs and PCV valve did you use?
Thanks for your time,
jisco
S.E. Ohio
Best plugs to use are the autolite 3923's.
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RE: PLUG change - 5/3/2008 2:57:10 PM
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Brummo
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yes, I used the autolite platinums, and a fram pcv valve. lloks just like the mopar one.. Found it at Oriley AUto parts. Advanced auto couldn't get one they said I'd have to got through Dodge. WRONG! Got it for about $3.89. Wasn't bad to change. Just make sure you turn counterclockwise and pull back, Out it came.
Yup, no cap and rotor on this bad boy. nothin' like Direct Ignition.
Hope my milage gets better.
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''04 QC 4.7 4x4 SPORT PLUS
LINE-X
K&N Drop in
Autolite platinums
''90 SAAB 900 Turbo 252,000 (sold to my brother)
''03 SAAB 9-3 Vector
''08 SAAB 9-5
''02 Harely 1200 Custom
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RE: PLUG change - 5/3/2008 7:55:30 PM
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Jr. Mechanic
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Ugh, please tell me you didn't use platinum? I guess it is your truck, but on these magnum motors, you will see a 2mpg decrease with platinum plugs, and it will not run as well...
< Message edited by Jr. Mechanic -- 5/3/2008 8:02:50 PM >
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RE: PLUG change - 5/5/2008 9:31:11 AM
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Brummo
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Didn't think mileage could get any worse.
How do the plats differ from the regular when it comes to mileage? Do they not spark hot enough or what? Pulled my boat and didn't notice anything out of the ordinary. Mileage has been ok. got 14.8 average pulling yeaterday, Had a little tail wind on the way home. The mileage comp was giving me about 15 on the way to the lake about a 70 mile tow away.
I've never had problems in other vehicles with the platinums. Any more info on that for me on platinum vs. reg plugs?
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''04 QC 4.7 4x4 SPORT PLUS
LINE-X
K&N Drop in
Autolite platinums
''90 SAAB 900 Turbo 252,000 (sold to my brother)
''03 SAAB 9-3 Vector
''08 SAAB 9-5
''02 Harely 1200 Custom
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RE: PLUG change - 5/5/2008 9:42:17 AM
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dualdakota01
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what plugs should be used on the 4.7?
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RE: PLUG change - 5/5/2008 11:02:06 AM
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JasonA
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I wouldn't expect a negative change with a good quality platinum plug. If the heat range is wrong, it'll run tough. I've had that problem with Bosch plugs before. But if the Autolite you used is the correct heat range, and it's just platinum vs. copper, it ought to run fine.
dualdakota01, in my opinion, the plugs that should be used are what Dodge put in. You know you're getting the right heat range and the right style of plug. Other plugs might make a small difference in power, but they're likely compromising something else (like perhaps longevity). As long as you're comfortable with the compromise, that's fine. Me...I'd use what Dodge specifies. Their engineers did the R&D and lots of validation work. They know what works and what doesn't. What came in your truck is what works. Check the underhood decal -- it should say what came in it from the factory (likely a Champion plug).
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RE: PLUG change - 5/5/2008 11:29:43 AM
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pitkanen44flyers
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i'm looking to change mine here soon as well...glad to hear that there is only one coil pack and plug thats a pain to get too. from what i've read i really like the ngk v-powers at least from what i've heard from others the ones i found were only 2.xx a piece so i plan on doing that very soon since im done school this friday!
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RE: PLUG change - 5/5/2008 11:47:14 AM
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Brummo
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One of the reasons I went with the autolite platinum is because a few years ago I was going to put them in my 98 V6. I sold it before I put them in, so all I had to buy were two more and I had it for my V8.
When changing the plugs I took off the air piping to the throttle body and loosened up the other lines under there. Like I said #8 was a pain with the dipstick pipe in the way, but it will come.
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''04 QC 4.7 4x4 SPORT PLUS
LINE-X
K&N Drop in
Autolite platinums
''90 SAAB 900 Turbo 252,000 (sold to my brother)
''03 SAAB 9-3 Vector
''08 SAAB 9-5
''02 Harely 1200 Custom
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RE: PLUG change - 5/5/2008 12:04:34 PM
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Jr. Mechanic
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ORIGINAL: dualdakota01
what plugs should be used on the 4.7?
Autolite 3923's, they are a heat range cooler and tend to make the magnum motors (3.9, 5.2, 5.9, 3.7, and 4.7) run very well. Lots of second and third gen ram guys are running them, as well as 3rd gen dakota guys. I put them in my 06 dakota with the 3.7 and I love them. They are also only about a buck a piece at walmart.
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RE: PLUG change - 5/6/2008 8:35:08 AM
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scandal669
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i put in 3923 platinums just because i had a rebate and they came out to the same price as the copper cores...i havent noticed any decrease in mileage or power. the only real difference i noticed was that it runs smoother than with the 5224's that were in there.
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99 Dodge Dakota Sport 4x4 Extended cab
PB3 - Intense Blue, Pearl Coat
5.2L 318, 5 speed manual
31x10.5x15
LeBra soft tonneau (get one, it saves gas!)
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f295/scandal669/010.jpg
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