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Old 09-19-2006, 06:11 PM
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Hi,
I need to know if any of you have used the +4 spark plug from Bosh in your v6's. I have a 2002 3.8 V6 and have not done anything to it yet. How good or bad are these spark plugs?
 
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Old 09-19-2006, 06:13 PM
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Those platnuim plugs dont perform like a good old copper plug.

copper plugs make more power, are cheaper and um are cheaper. Only downside to copper is they dont last as long. I wouldnt bother with those plugs used them in my f150 were just the same as my cheaper NGK TR55's (stock replacemnt plug for you).

Save the money dont bother.
 
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Old 09-19-2006, 06:15 PM
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Bosch in general outright sucks. Anything but those.
 
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Old 09-19-2006, 06:52 PM
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plus trying gapping those plugs...
 
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Old 09-19-2006, 06:58 PM
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wut do u mean by gapping?
 
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Old 09-25-2006, 06:31 AM
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Regular plugs are just fine, I would go to a 22 heat range, like the motorcraft AGSF-22FM which is platinum.
 
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Old 09-25-2006, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Kidstang
wut do u mean by gapping?
gapping is when you put the proper distance from the electrode to the little conductor, which I think is called a seat. You have to gap them or else. I think the proper gap for our cars is .520 or something, im sure your manual tells you. do NOT take my word for it lol
I just shocked myself (no pun intended) how long are the plugs usually good for? I remember hearing 18k-20k... but my car just tipped 21k and I have had it since 16k... should I do a little tune up?
 




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