RE: Tune up time 30k Miles on 98 5.2

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@texas.net)
Date: Thu Jan 13 2000 - 14:38:28 EST


Look through the archives and you'll find the listings where the people who
tried them either threw them in the garbage or returned them. There's
always going to be exceptions though.

BTW: Anything is a big improvement over the OEM Champions. ;)

- Bernd

At 02:34 PM 01/13/2000 -0500, you wrote:
>Bernd,
>
> What do you mean about the Bosche +4's? I've been running a set for about
>four months now with no problems. I noticed a big improvement over the
>champions that were in there. If there is a problem with them, I would sure
>like to know about it.
>
> Doug Greig
> 98 CC V6 4X4 Sport
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bernd D. Ratsch [SMTP:bernd@texas.net]
> Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2000 2:12 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Tune up time 30k Miles on 98 5.2
>
>
> Plugs: Autolite, OEM, SplitFire, or whatever your heart desires.
>The
> Borscht +4's don't seem to work so stay away from them. If you're
>running
> an MSD, NO PLATINUM.
>
> Wires: 8mm (doesn't hurt anything) - Jacobs, SplitFire, Magnecore,
>Taylor,
> MSD, or whatever your heart desires
>
> Air Filter: K&N (Either the Stock replacement or a QuickD Intake
>System)
>
> PCV Valve: Clean it out...it should be fine. But for the $2.00 it
>costs,
> get a new one.
>
> Lube, Oil, Filter: Lube all areas that require it, Oil Filter
>(personal
> preference), Oil - Personal Preference but stick with 10w40 (or
>around there)
>
> - Bernd
>
> At 01:44 PM 01/13/2000 -0500, you wrote:
> >Need tips for tune up. I am about to do my 30k Mile tuneup.
>Anyone have
> >aany suggestions for what type of replacement parts?
> >
> >Also, Any suggestions on how to get around using High Octane gas.
>(I ping
> >with anything less than 93 octane)
> >
> >The manual says to replace
> >
> >Plugs Bosch Platinum +4?? Spltfire??
> >wires 7mm?? 8mm??
> >Air Filter K&N?? Stock??
> >PCV Valve (Inspect and replace if Neccesary)
> >Lube, Oil, and Filter.
> >
> >- Wayne
> >
> >
> >



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