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Old Apr 6, 2015 | 02:55 PM
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What are the best spark plugs I can put in my truck ? I have a 2012 STX 5.04x4.
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Old Apr 6, 2015 | 05:22 PM
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Motorcraft. Stay away from Autolite.
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Old Apr 6, 2015 | 05:51 PM
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Are there better types such as platinum or iridium (I think that's what it's called )
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Old Apr 6, 2015 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Campese04
Are there better types such as platinum or iridium (I think that's what it's called )
Here ya go:

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...nid=490&jpid=3

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Old Apr 9, 2015 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Rnlcomp
Motorcraft. Stay away from Autolite.
Motorcraft and autolite are one in the same, aren't they??

I have a mechanic friend who's put in who knows how many spark plugs, and while installing some motorcrafts once, out from the carton came an autolite plug. Weird.
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Old Apr 9, 2015 | 11:32 PM
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I think Autolite is bit cheaper plug. Motorcraft for me.
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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 02:56 PM
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What about Bosch spark plugs ? Anyone have opinion on them ?are they good?
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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Campese04
What about Bosch spark plugs ? Anyone have opinion on them ?are they good?
No.

Stick to Motorcraft.

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