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The dreaded spark plug question

Old Dec 1, 2018 | 08:18 PM
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Hello everyone,

Yep, I am bringing up " The dreaded spark plug question"

I have a 2001 Durango SLT+ with the 4.7L engine. I have been digging through older posts and (haven't seen alot of them dedicated to the 4.7L but) from what I am seeing is that the preferred replacement is the Champion Copper plugs (439) gaped to .40. Is this still true today? I also have seen that platinum plugs should be avoided like the plague, are the Iridium Champions also taboo??? I know plug technology has changed over the years and I want to do right by my Durango.

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Old Dec 2, 2018 | 03:25 AM
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I've been running Champion copper plugs in my 4.7L since day one. Change them every 2-3 years.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2018 | 08:38 AM
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The 4.7’s do not like anything other than OEM or equivalent cooper core. Change every 30k per the maintenance schedule.
 
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