Spark Plugs
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12-05-2007, 03:48 PM
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RE: Spark Plugs
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I can partially answer that for you kingsaffey, I used to work at a chrysler/dodge store a few years back and a lot of service departments have a sales quota they have to meet/exceed per month just like salesmen do. Another kicker is that companies like champion have a kickback system that the more of their product that is used a company can or continue to buy them at a reduced amount. That and the amount of money the shop can bring in by getting you to have the service done there.
Granted not ALL places work like this and especially when you have a buddy who can hook you up in the service department, but come on... for instance, my wife's 06 Corolla. Dealership wanted us to cough up 80+ bones for an oil change when I can do the same thing myself at home for 20-30.
I can partially answer that for you kingsaffey, I used to work at a chrysler/dodge store a few years back and a lot of service departments have a sales quota they have to meet/exceed per month just like salesmen do. Another kicker is that companies like champion have a kickback system that the more of their product that is used a company can or continue to buy them at a reduced amount. That and the amount of money the shop can bring in by getting you to have the service done there.
Granted not ALL places work like this and especially when you have a buddy who can hook you up in the service department, but come on... for instance, my wife's 06 Corolla. Dealership wanted us to cough up 80+ bones for an oil change when I can do the same thing myself at home for 20-30.
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12-05-2007, 08:43 PM
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RE: Spark Plugs
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Yeah thats exactly what I said... I was just giving an example of how that BS all works. I even called the chrysler dealership 3 miles from my house and they even want 50 bucks for an oil change!
Yeah thats exactly what I said... I was just giving an example of how that BS all works. I even called the chrysler dealership 3 miles from my house and they even want 50 bucks for an oil change!
Here's the ad for the dealer where I bought my truck and get it serviced.
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12-06-2007, 10:13 AM
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12-06-2007, 10:29 AM
RE: Spark Plugs
Hey guys, since were talking about spark plugs here, saw these on checkers website and have not seen them mentioned earlier in this thread.
Anybody know anything about these NGK plugs??? http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...artNumber=3923
I think i'm gonna drop the autolites in this weekend but want some feedback for the hell of it. Oh and ever heard of an Autolight Xtreme plug???
Anybody know anything about these NGK plugs??? http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...artNumber=3923
I think i'm gonna drop the autolites in this weekend but want some feedback for the hell of it. Oh and ever heard of an Autolight Xtreme plug???
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12-06-2007, 10:33 AM
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#46
12-06-2007, 10:52 AM
RE: Spark Plugs
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NGK Plugs are platinum don't wanna use those...not good for our trucks! but yeah never heard of the Autolite extreme plug!
NGK Plugs are platinum don't wanna use those...not good for our trucks! but yeah never heard of the Autolite extreme plug!
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12-06-2007, 04:42 PM
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False. NGK makes a wide range of plugs, the ones linked are copper-core and most likely very similar to the Autolites. http://www.amazon.com/NGK-BPR8ES-Res.../dp/B000C5M2H2 same plugs as the ones linked, notice it says copper-core.
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12-06-2007, 04:49 PM
RE: Spark Plugs
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WELL when i think NGK i think Turbo cars cause thats all i ever hear about when it comes to NGK is Turboed Cars...
False. NGK makes a wide range of plugs, the ones linked are copper-core and most likely very similar to the Autolites. http://www.amazon.com/NGK-BPR8ES-Res.../dp/B000C5M2H2 same plugs as the ones linked, notice it says copper-core.
#50
12-06-2007, 05:01 PM
RE: Spark Plugs
Ok here is the link to the Autolite website for those Xtreme plugs....
Comments???
http://www.autolitesparkplugs.com/re...p?AAIA=1430649
Comments???
http://www.autolitesparkplugs.com/re...p?AAIA=1430649