Autolite Position on Copper VS. Double Platinum For 2000 Dodge Dakota V-6

From: Jack Paulson (cybermail1@yahoo.com)
Date: Mon Feb 19 2001 - 19:32:27 EST


Below is Autolite's response to my question about the
affect of using Double platinums in the V-6

It is interesting that they say to use 3924 and not
5224.

--- PRB Catalog <PRBCatalog@Honeywell.com> wrote:
> From: PRB Catalog <PRBCatalog@Honeywell.com>
> To: "'cybermail1@yahoo.com'" <cybermail1@yahoo.com>
> Subject: RE: Copper VS. Double Platinum For 2000
> Dodge Dakota V-6
> Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 11:17:18 -0700
>
> Mr. Paulson:
>
> Thank you for the e-mail regarding the use of double
> platinum spark plugs in
> your 2000 Dodge Dakota V6 engine. We welcome the
> opportunity to be of
> service.
>
> According to our data, the 3924 or the double
> platinum APP3924 are the
> recommended Autolite spark plugs for the 2000 Dodge
> Dakota 3.9L V6 engine.
> The 3923 or the APP3923 is one heat range cooler.
>
> The use of platinum has no effect on performance or
> heat range value. The
> sole intended purpose of platinum is to extend the
> service life of the spark
> plug. Gap erosion is a natural condition that
> occurs every time the spark
> plug fires. After a considerable period of time,
> the gap growth is to a
> point where the plugs are longer serviceable and
> must be replaced. Platinum
> is a metal element that resists the effects of spark
> gap erosion. By using
> tiny platinum pads on both the center wire electrode
> and the ground wire
> electrode, spark plug manufacturers are now able to
> provide a plug with an
> extended service life. No matter what brand of
> platinum spark plug you
> choose, the use of platinum should not affect the
> performance of the engine.
>
> Thank you for choosing Autolite spark plugs.
>
> Cordially,
>
> Scott Jacobs
> Catalog/Technical Service Representative
> Catalog/Technical Service Department
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Willmott, Jennifer
> Sent: Friday, February 16, 2001 1:44 PM
> To: PRB Catalog
> Subject: FW: Copper VS. Double Platinum For 2000
> Dodge Dakota V-6
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jack Paulson [mailto:cybermail1@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Friday, February 16, 2001 1:44 PM
> To: CPGBrandQuestions@honeywell.com
> Subject: Copper VS. Double Platinum For 2000 Dodge
> Dakota V-6
>
>
> I have a 2000 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab V-6 4x4 and am
> confused about using Double Platinum plugs in my
> truck.
> I don't think it is considered a "newer high tech
> system"
> The mfg recommends copper but, I like what you write
> are the benefits of double platinum.
>
> Can I use the double platinum without any adverse
> affects?
>
> Please let me know.
> Thanks
>
>
> =====
> 2000 Quad Cab 4X4-Sport V-6 Automatic Sports Plus
> Package
> 31X10.5 tires Limited Slip 3.55 Trailer Tow Group
> HD Package Skid Plates Added:Airaid air
> filter,Flowmaster 3 chamber,
> Steel Horse Torneau cover, Autolite Double Platinum
> 3923 Plugs,
> Removed air horns from Throttle Boddy, added new TB
> bolts,
> Cool Tape around air filter and A/C tubes-Smyrna,
Georgia

=====
2000 Quad Cab 4X4-Sport V-6 Automatic Sports Plus Package
31X10.5 tires Limited Slip 3.55 Trailer Tow Group
HD Package Skid Plates Added:Airaid air filter,Flowmaster 3 chamber,
Steel Horse Torneau cover, Autolite Double Platinum 3923 Plugs,
Removed air horns from Throttle Boddy, added new TB bolts,
Cool Tape around air filter and A/C tubes-Smyrna, Georgia



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