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What spark plugs do you run on your truck?

Old 06-23-2010, 04:38 PM
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Default What spark plugs do you run on your truck?

I have a 2003 Screw 4.6L Triton

I plan on installing new spark plugs this weekend and I want some opinions on what type to buy as there seems to be a few different kinds people like.

I've been told the Champion kinds are the best by some, others prefer other brands. Part numbers will be very helpful.
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Motorcraft OEM in the truck replaced at 100k by the former owner; mileage now is 124K.
Bosch P+2 plugs in the Lincoln....good for 5% increase in fuel mileage compared to OEM.
I'd probably change the truck to the Bosch plugs if the job wasn't such a MPIA. I'm going to leave well-enough alone.

FYI: The Bosch P+2 plugs will work OK in a COP engine; EDIS-8 engines will probably require a plug change around 30-50K due to ground electrode erosion.

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OEM all the way. Bigger question to me is to use or not to use antiseize?
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Originally Posted by Good old Bill
OEM all the way. Bigger question to me is to use or not to use antiseize?
I used anti-seize in my '94 LTC 4.6L without incident.

The stuff will increase seat pressure between the plug and head due to decreased driving friction when the plug is torqued.


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