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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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What is the best all around spark plug to install in a two wheel drive F-150 302 cubic inch with an automatic transmission?

I'm looking for good gas mileage and even power during normal driving.

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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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not sure what the best all around is but I really like NGK
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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autolite
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 01:19 PM
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NGK are great. Bosch used to make a good spark plug but i dont know about now.
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 06:41 PM
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Thanks. I'm going with Autolite Platinum AP 25.

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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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I use AC rapidfire. Great plugs. They also last a while.
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 12:20 PM
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does anyone know the gapping for plugs for a 5.0?
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 12:56 PM
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40-45
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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how hard is it to replace the plugs closest to the firewall? never tried but seems really tight.

1995 302 cie. 2wd automatic.
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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Fairly easy. Probably need a 4" or so extension, also the gap should be on the valve cover or radiator support emission tags, usually .45. I gap mine at .50 with no problem. Plugs come out clean.
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