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4th Gen Ram Tech2009 - 2018 Rams and the 2019 Ram Classic: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 2009 - 2018 Rams and the 2019 Ram Classic. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.
NGK has not released the proper long life plug for the 09/010 Hemi yet.Its coming down the pipeline.You can go the the official NGK site and check.NGK also has a free technical dept and you can ask all the question about plugs.I don't need plugs yet but when I do I'm using NGK Iridiums instead of stock.The only difference is the wear rate of the plug tip.Precious metal plugs take longer to wear the tips.
The Ram website states that the 2009 hemi spark plug change interval is now 48000 miles. It has been updated since the owners manual was printed. I have always done mine at 30 anyway (former f250 owner), but at least now you dont HAVE to.
Both the 2009 and 2010 downloaded manuals (as of today) say the 4.7 is 48,000 miles, but the 5.7 is still 30,000 miles.
The 16 plug 4.7 came out in 08. Hemi's are extremely easy to change the plugs in. I've got it down to about 20 to 25 minutes. The problem you guys are having is you're doing them through the engine compartment, try doing them through the fenders with the fender liners removed