A good sparkplug story
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Originally Posted by Lee F.
Remember, this was a good sparkplug story.
The whole point I was trying to make was very simple, and I thought obvious: The only thing that is really known on the plug issue is that sometimes they break, and they break less when you follow the Ford removal instructions. Other than that, no one really knows if it's better to do it sooner or later, or what makes the condition worse or better beforehand. To claim a magical mileage that will work or to claim that the factory recommended mileage will mislead folks that don't know any better.
The whole point I was trying to make was very simple, and I thought obvious: The only thing that is really known on the plug issue is that sometimes they break, and they break less when you follow the Ford removal instructions. Other than that, no one really knows if it's better to do it sooner or later, or what makes the condition worse or better beforehand. To claim a magical mileage that will work or to claim that the factory recommended mileage will mislead folks that don't know any better.
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Originally Posted by SAJEFFC
I think we are all going to give ourselves ulcers over this issue. This plug is probably not the best design possible but with a little proper maintenance its really no big deal. Back in the day we all changed our plugs at 15-30k intervals and thought nothing of it. With modern ignition systems its nice to be able to let them go longer but IMO its no big deal to change them every 30k miles. If you use good gas and throw a little highway driving in once in a while then they should come right out. The folks up north in cold weather and short trips should probably put a can of BG 44K in every oil change or so. This stuff really works...my plugs are proof. I don't mean to put down anyone on here but the folks that let wear items like this go the full suggested term are probably the same one's who drag out other maintenance items to the absolute limit also. Personally I kind of like over-maintaining something that cost 40 grand. Trust me, you will feel better if you change them out and put new ones in with the correct anti-sieze. Not to mention, your truck will run better.
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Originally Posted by bluejay432000
I have not recieved the package of plugs yet!
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Originally Posted by SAJEFFC
Sorry Jimbo. I decided to keep them. Even tried one in my lawn mower. It didn't run very well and now I can't get the @#%$ thing out!
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Originally Posted by SAJEFFC
Lariatf150 yes I wash my engine all the time. Usually do it last after washing the truck and just soap it down and rinse with the hose on low. I then take my air compressor and blow off the water around the plugs and the top of the engine. Remember, the part of the plug that is rusting is inside the head and sealed from any outside moisture so washing the engine does not affect them.
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Originally Posted by lariatf150
Thanks. Ok, I did see that the coil on plug deal seems to seal up the spark plug well. Assuming that seals well all the water should stay out.
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Lee F brings up some very interesting points.
I am coming up on 40,000 miles on my truck and I also ordered some stuff from Troyer recently and one of the guys I spoke to recommended me changing my plugs every 30,000 miles because it could cause problems when you go to change them.
Today I called 5 Ford dealers and they all said the plugs were good to 100,000 and saw no point in changing them. I would have to agree at this point since my truck is still under a 100,000 mile warranty why should I pay to change them if it's not necessary?
If something did go wrong it would be covered so what's the point?
I am coming up on 40,000 miles on my truck and I also ordered some stuff from Troyer recently and one of the guys I spoke to recommended me changing my plugs every 30,000 miles because it could cause problems when you go to change them.
Today I called 5 Ford dealers and they all said the plugs were good to 100,000 and saw no point in changing them. I would have to agree at this point since my truck is still under a 100,000 mile warranty why should I pay to change them if it's not necessary?
If something did go wrong it would be covered so what's the point?
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Originally Posted by JeremyGSU
Lee F brings up some very interesting points.
I am coming up on 40,000 miles on my truck and I also ordered some stuff from Troyer recently and one of the guys I spoke to recommended me changing my plugs every 30,000 miles because it could cause problems when you go to change them.
Today I called 5 Ford dealers and they all said the plugs were good to 100,000 and saw no point in changing them. I would have to agree at this point since my truck is still under a 100,000 mile warranty why should I pay to change them if it's not necessary?
If something did go wrong it would be covered so what's the point?
I am coming up on 40,000 miles on my truck and I also ordered some stuff from Troyer recently and one of the guys I spoke to recommended me changing my plugs every 30,000 miles because it could cause problems when you go to change them.
Today I called 5 Ford dealers and they all said the plugs were good to 100,000 and saw no point in changing them. I would have to agree at this point since my truck is still under a 100,000 mile warranty why should I pay to change them if it's not necessary?
If something did go wrong it would be covered so what's the point?