Time to change the plugs and wires in my truck. What do you V10 owners use for spark-plugs and wires? I'm guessing it isn't ac/delco......

 

I haven't found any that I am pleased with yet, I thought about factory wires from the dealer but I don't like champion plugs. I have been running autolite wires and plugs but again not real happy, they don't last long for me.

 

Wires are factory Dodge. Hate to admit it, but I'm running Delco plugs. They appear to work very well, but I hate having GM crap in/on my truck.

 

I know I am not a V10 owner, but if you don't mind me asking, what don't you like about Champion plugs? They aren't good for many vehicles anymore, but they usually work well for lawnmowers and older to slightly older Chrysler products like ours.

 

They do great for 3 months or so then they start to break down and start skipping.

 

Some how I don't think it's the plugs.

 

I'm about to do the same thing. I changed the plugs out about 2 months ago and used champions. They work fine and i can't tell any difference between them and other plugs. Ive never changed the wires out so I am interested to see what people say about that.

 

Also, another thought. What else goes in to a tune up? Oil change and timing? Ive been getting some popping coming from the engine compartment under acceleration which sounds like misfire.

 

Haynes Manual "Maintenance Schedule" under their "Tune-up and routine maintenance" section:

Every 3,000 miles:
-Change the oil and filter (if using traditional "dino" oil).

Every 6,000 miles:
-Rotate tires.
-Lubricate chassis components.
-Change oil and filter (if using regular "full synthetic" oil). Note: I added this part, it is not actually in the Haynes Manual. Regular "full synthetic" oil should last you at least twice as long as "dino" oil.

Every 24,000 miles:
-Replace fuel filter.
-Replace air filter.
-Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.
-Adjust automatic transmission bands.
-Change transfer case lubricant.
-Change differential lubricant.

Every 30,000 miles:
-Service cooling system (drain, flush, refill).
-Replace spark plugs.
-Check spark plug wires, distributor cap, distributor rotor.

No one really adheres strictly to this schedule, at least not in my experience, but its a good template. Except for the oil comments, this schedule is assuming that you have all OEM type parts.