Changing Spark Plugs - 2003 Ram 2500 Hemi
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spud83672-
You are a better man than I.
A few years ago I was going to attempt to change my own spark plugs. I have a 2500 4X4 that sits pretty high. I am only 5'-7" tall. I took one look to see how far back I would have to reach/stretch and said forget it. I found a Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep coupon, for $89.95, and let my local dealership change them out.
Last month, I was due for another spark plug change (61,000 miles). I got lucky and found another one of those $89.95 tune-up coupons and dropped the truck off at the dealership. The best $89.95 spent (twice)!
You are a better man than I.
A few years ago I was going to attempt to change my own spark plugs. I have a 2500 4X4 that sits pretty high. I am only 5'-7" tall. I took one look to see how far back I would have to reach/stretch and said forget it. I found a Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep coupon, for $89.95, and let my local dealership change them out.
Last month, I was due for another spark plug change (61,000 miles). I got lucky and found another one of those $89.95 tune-up coupons and dropped the truck off at the dealership. The best $89.95 spent (twice)!
#13
#15
I had them changed the first time at 27,XXX miles. The second time was at 61,XXX miles. I am trying to stick with the 30,000 mile factory recommendation.With aluminum cylinder heads, I do not want the spark plugs in there for too long possibly seizing into the heads. The O.E.M. Champion Copper spark plugs were used both times.
#16
IDk about where you live, but most of the people who work in our auto part stores are CLUELESS. If you are smart you wont believe most of the crap the recommend.
#17
While I do agree that most auto parts clerks are CLUELESS...The recommendations come from the computer system...I just looked at Advance Auto website put in vehicle info and I ONLY use Champion plugs, so I filtered the results and saw the 3570 mentioned in this thread so I clicked on it to get full description and it says these plugs are platinum and will fit your vehicle, but double platinum is recommended...I then read more of this thread and found that the copper plus are the way to go...which excites me some, $30 every 30,000 vs $60
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