Spark plug FUN!
06-18-2010, 06:25 PM
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Spark plug FUN!
Hey all-
My 05 F150 was stumbling and throwing the engine light, so I pulled into an auto zone, and they read the codes. Misfire in #6, they said. With 73K miles, I decided on buying new plugs. One look under the hood, (I did not see any plugs) told me I needed help. I called the stealer, and they said the plugs were 48.99 each! I had just paid 11.99 ea, for Autolites. I am going to take it to my independent mechanic on Tuesday. This really bugs me, my last Ford was a 95, with a 4.9 straight six and a straight drive. I could change those plugs with my eyes closed, and about $3 each. So much for progress. I would like to meet the
idiot that thought of these new plugs.
T
My 05 F150 was stumbling and throwing the engine light, so I pulled into an auto zone, and they read the codes. Misfire in #6, they said. With 73K miles, I decided on buying new plugs. One look under the hood, (I did not see any plugs) told me I needed help. I called the stealer, and they said the plugs were 48.99 each! I had just paid 11.99 ea, for Autolites. I am going to take it to my independent mechanic on Tuesday. This really bugs me, my last Ford was a 95, with a 4.9 straight six and a straight drive. I could change those plugs with my eyes closed, and about $3 each. So much for progress. I would like to meet the
idiot that thought of these new plugs.T
06-18-2010, 07:44 PM
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Motorcrafts should only run you $7-8 a pop. Make sure your mechanic has the plug extraction tool and has changed out 3 valve 2 piece plugs before.
06-18-2010, 07:54 PM
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Hey all-
My 05 F150 was stumbling and throwing the engine light, so I pulled into an auto zone, and they read the codes. Misfire in #6, they said. With 73K miles, I decided on buying new plugs. One look under the hood, (I did not see any plugs) told me I needed help. I called the stealer, and they said the plugs were 48.99 each! I had just paid 11.99 ea, for Autolites. I am going to take it to my independent mechanic on Tuesday. This really bugs me, my last Ford was a 95, with a 4.9 straight six and a straight drive. I could change those plugs with my eyes closed, and about $3 each. So much for progress. I would like to meet the idiot that thought of these new plugs.
T
My 05 F150 was stumbling and throwing the engine light, so I pulled into an auto zone, and they read the codes. Misfire in #6, they said. With 73K miles, I decided on buying new plugs. One look under the hood, (I did not see any plugs) told me I needed help. I called the stealer, and they said the plugs were 48.99 each! I had just paid 11.99 ea, for Autolites. I am going to take it to my independent mechanic on Tuesday. This really bugs me, my last Ford was a 95, with a 4.9 straight six and a straight drive. I could change those plugs with my eyes closed, and about $3 each. So much for progress. I would like to meet the
idiot that thought of these new plugs.T