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Oct 12, 2009 | 08:02 AM

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bwheelersc

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Anyone change the plugs in an 5.7L 2007?? The back cly on both sides look like they would be a bit challenging, any tips besides a swivel socket?

Oct 12, 2009 | 08:13 AM

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weedahoe

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The easiest way is to jack the truck up, pull off the tire and fender liner so yuo can get to the back of the engine.

Oct 12, 2009 | 09:37 AM

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2006NightRunner

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Autolite Double Platinums here. No problems and truck runs great.

Oct 12, 2009 | 09:52 AM

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dirtydog

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Originally Posted by 2006NightRunner

Autolite Double Platinums here. No problems and truck runs great.

Lucky you on the working plugs(rarity). Sucks that you spent all that money for no good reason.

Just because places sell things, doesn't mean that they were intended for that purpose. I'm sure you thought you were doing good buying them, but unfortunately not.

Oct 12, 2009 | 10:00 AM

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2006NightRunner

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Sucks that you spent all that money for no good reason.

Just because places sell things, doesn't mean that they were intended for that purpose. I'm sure you thought you were doing good buying them, but unfortunately not.

Actually, I only spent about $4 per plug and it was work the money to not have to change them for another 100K. My time and knuckles are worth something too.

Oct 12, 2009 | 10:28 AM

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dirtydog

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Actually, I only spent about $4 per plug and it was work the money to not have to change them for another 100K. My time and knuckles are worth something too.

The problem is that I don't think they will last that long, but good luck.

Oct 12, 2009 | 07:21 PM

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MikeHTally

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 2006NightRunner

Actually, I only spent about $4 per plug and it was work the money to not have to change them for another 100K. My time and knuckles are worth something too.

Good luck gettin' 'em out at 100K.

Oct 12, 2009 | 09:04 PM

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lxman1

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NGK 5306s here. If you can DIY, that'll save you $270 or so.

That's what I'll be using in about 9K more miles when I do mine.

Oct 12, 2009 | 09:09 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeHTally

NGK 5306s here. If you can DIY, that'll save you $270 or so.

Is that how much the dealer wants to change the plugs??????

Oct 12, 2009 | 09:30 PM

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BEAR

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtydog

Lucky you on the working plugs(rarity). Sucks that you spent all that money for no good reason.

Just because places sell things, doesn't mean that they were intended for that purpose. I'm sure you thought you were doing good buying them, but unfortunately not.

GET EM DOG!! I agree 1000 %! They work for some but not for most.