SternWake
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Lots of new plugs out there with all the bells and whistle marketing and features claiming improved MPG and power.
32K miles ago I was less resistant to and less contemptuous of marketing than I am Now, and I was also trying to pass an initial California SmoG test with the best numbers possible, and I unnecessarily replaced some low mileage Champion #RN12YC OE plugs with, Sigh, facepalm, wait for it, Bosch +2 platinums.
I only have 32k miles on them but I am feeling it is time for a tune up.
I pulled plug number 8 to see its condition. Generally I don't pull plugs unless I have new ones to install, but they are all very simple to reach on my engine, and I've done worse things.
The Bosch plugs get no love on Automotive forums, especially in older 'Merican vehicles, but honestly these have worked well since install, and they appear to not really have worn:
Honestly, it looks to me as if these plugs have a lot more life left in them, but I will replace them anyway.
I recall arguments why all engines should always use the same plugs they left the factory with, but forget the real reasons why this is vehemently argued by the old timers.
I am liking the design of some of the newer plugs such as Denso TT, Even though I obviously do not require a high mileage long lasting iridium plug as they are easy to reach and replace on my engine( LA318). I of course would enjoy more pep and MPG, but have a hard time believing any new plug would be measurably different than any other brand of new plug in this application. I will be replacing wires and cap and rotor too.
Looks like a fair amount of carbon Though. I am running some Gumout Regane with PEA through my fuel now, but perhaps a water decarbonization would be more effective. Heck, A good long highway drive would likely do something as most of my trips are short.
Got a favorite plug/most hated plug, thoughts and comments on the bell and whistle department of the 7 and 8$ iridium plugs?
Comments, rants or raves, insults? let em fly......
Here is rock Auto's line up of available plugs for my engine:
http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/dodge,1989,b250,5.2l+318cid+v8,1073506,ignition,spark+plug,7212
32K miles ago I was less resistant to and less contemptuous of marketing than I am Now, and I was also trying to pass an initial California SmoG test with the best numbers possible, and I unnecessarily replaced some low mileage Champion #RN12YC OE plugs with, Sigh, facepalm, wait for it, Bosch +2 platinums.
I only have 32k miles on them but I am feeling it is time for a tune up.
I pulled plug number 8 to see its condition. Generally I don't pull plugs unless I have new ones to install, but they are all very simple to reach on my engine, and I've done worse things.
The Bosch plugs get no love on Automotive forums, especially in older 'Merican vehicles, but honestly these have worked well since install, and they appear to not really have worn:
Honestly, it looks to me as if these plugs have a lot more life left in them, but I will replace them anyway.
I recall arguments why all engines should always use the same plugs they left the factory with, but forget the real reasons why this is vehemently argued by the old timers.
I am liking the design of some of the newer plugs such as Denso TT, Even though I obviously do not require a high mileage long lasting iridium plug as they are easy to reach and replace on my engine( LA318). I of course would enjoy more pep and MPG, but have a hard time believing any new plug would be measurably different than any other brand of new plug in this application. I will be replacing wires and cap and rotor too.
Looks like a fair amount of carbon Though. I am running some Gumout Regane with PEA through my fuel now, but perhaps a water decarbonization would be more effective. Heck, A good long highway drive would likely do something as most of my trips are short.
Got a favorite plug/most hated plug, thoughts and comments on the bell and whistle department of the 7 and 8$ iridium plugs?
Comments, rants or raves, insults? let em fly......
Here is rock Auto's line up of available plugs for my engine:
http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/dodge,1989,b250,5.2l+318cid+v8,1073506,ignition,spark+plug,7212