16K miles and .045" isn't anything to be worried about.....you should
see the plugs at 38-40K when I have to change them due to misfires and
rough running issues. ;) Yes, i've actually had one customer come in
with 122K miles on the original plugs - gap was opened up to .080"...and
it still ran.
- Bernd
Kyle Kozubal wrote:
> I bought some NGK V-Power spark plugs at my local
> Advanced Auto parts store. They were not a stocked
> item, but only took 2 days to get in.
>
> NGK V-Power
> ZFR6F-11G; Stock #6987
>
> The 4 plugs on the driver's side of the motor were
> very easy to access. The 4 plugs on the passenger side
> were a little more hard to access, especially the
> front plug, since the K&N intake tube runs directly
> over the coil pack and the two hoses are also right
> over the coil.
>
> Anyways, my truck has 16,100 miles on it. The stock
> Champions (RC12MCC4) were completely shot. The
> electrode was almost gone and the gap was opened up to
> about .045.
>
> I used Permatex dielectric grease on the coil pack
> boot and also on the end of the spark plug. Hopefully
> the coil packs will pull out alot more easily next
> plug change.
>
> The truck now idles very, very nice and accelerates
> very smooth. I will check gas mileage to see what
> happens.
>
> Kyle
>
>
> 2004 Dakota Quad Cab SLT
> 4.7L V8, Auto, 4x4, 3.55 Gears
> Flowmaster 3" 40 Series Exhaust
> Thru-Body Exhaust, K&N FIPK Intake
> Jet Chip Stage II Performance Module
> Pro Comp 17X8 Series 8089 Wheels
> Yoko Geolander AT+II 265/70R17 Tires (siped)
> Leer QXL Cap, Rhino Liner, Billet Fuel Door
> APC Clear Corners, Class IV Hitch
> Vent Visors, Husky Foor Liners
> Windows Tinted, Polk Speakers
>
>
>
>
>
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