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Old Jul 8, 2021 | 09:29 PM
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i need to change my spark plug i have a 2002 4.7 and i hav NGK Platinum Alloy Spark Plugs is that good?
 
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Old Jul 8, 2021 | 10:37 PM
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Personally, I really dislike the rare earth plugs, and so do these motors. Standard copper plugs, or, whatever the owners manual calls for. The rare earth fellers tend to lead to mystery misfires.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2021 | 12:15 AM
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Yup, stick with copper plugs as mentioned earlier.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2021 | 09:18 AM
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X3. Stay with copper core. The 4.7's absolutely hate those fancy rare earth metal plugs.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2021 | 02:21 AM
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I agree with everyone else, Use the champion plugs you take out.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2021 | 07:39 AM
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so i should Stay with copper core? and whats some good ones its my daily andshes a lil old
 
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Old Jul 12, 2021 | 08:42 AM
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AC Delco, Autolite, NGK, etc. Think I put autolites in mine last time around.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2021 | 08:33 AM
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thanks for the help
 
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