sparkplug help and question?/

ItaliStang · October 29th, 2008, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by stephen

I believe the original equipment plugs are Autolite platinum and they are supposed to last as much as 100K miles.

I believe you are supposed to replace the plugs and wires at 100K intervals.

In my experience the plugs last more like 70K miles.

no... I'm pretty sure stock plugs are Motorcraft, especially since Ford owns that company, and I don't think they are platinums

best ones for n/a 6ers is autolite coppers

04mustang232 · October 29th, 2008, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by stephen

I believe the original equipment plugs are Autolite platinum and they are supposed to last as much as 100K miles.

I believe you are supposed to replace the plugs and wires at 100K intervals.

In my experience the plugs last more like 70K miles.

def not platinum. but 100k is accurate. But, i do mine every 20k, just for fun.

ItaliStang · October 29th, 2008, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by 04mustang232

def not platinum. but 100k is accurate. But, i do mine every 20k, just for fun.

+1 it's cheap and gives you a reason to work on the car when you're bored

stephen · October 29th, 2008, 07:30 PM

According to autolite's website the double platinum plug has a copper core with platinum (plating) on both electrodes. It is supposed to be original equipment or equivalent. I've been using them in my engine with good results.

warrior86 · November 6th, 2008, 11:19 PM

just got mine changed today for the first time in 11 yrs. estimated around 90K -ish. Def worn out! The originals are motorcraft and I got autolites as replacements. change the wires too while you're at it

justinsstang · November 7th, 2008, 12:56 AM

Ok... so to end this thread, Get your wires from Ford dealership, and autolite copper spark plugs from autozone. Correct, or can you get the stock wires from a different place?
-- Because as it is common sense to everyone, the dealerships overcharge.

04mustang232 · November 7th, 2008, 08:05 AM

you can get wires from any parts store cause they are Motorcraft.

stephen · November 7th, 2008, 12:07 PM

I think you can run aftermarket wires with no problem. Mine came from carquest, and I don't know what brand that is, but they are fine.

The plugs can be copper or copper core with platinum. The difference is the platinum coated plugs should last longer.

04mustang232 · November 7th, 2008, 07:19 PM

yea, there are alot of companies that make oem wires. Xact makes a decent cheap oem.

SlideFox · November 7th, 2008, 11:02 PM

I don't see the Motorcraft Wires on Autozones website...

I see the Duralast and Bosch

04mustang232 · November 7th, 2008, 11:24 PM

as long as they are OEM, their all the same. Pretty much the only wires made for our cars are oem

itschristorres8 · November 7th, 2008, 11:58 PM

if you insist livewires > MSD wires
im dying to ditch my MSD

either Autolite 765 coppers or NGK tr55's V-power

Prankster · November 8th, 2008, 02:00 AM

When I bought my little yellow 03 V6 coupe, little did I know I was almost resurrecting a dead horse. My poor Pony had 95 thousand miles with Zero maintenance. It was first owned by a teen age American Indian woman who had just about ridden it into the ground.
Anyway, it still had the original everything from soup to nuts: water, antifreeze, oil, lube, grease, dirt, and sparkplugs.
FYI: Motorcraft Platinum AGSF 42FM

itschristorres8 · November 8th, 2008, 02:27 AM

Originally Posted by Prankster

FYI: Motorcraft Platinum AGSF 42FM

cliffnotes....

martinez23 · November 11th, 2008, 02:57 AM

REJECTSTANG you can replace the PCV valve, on my v6 its on the back left side of the intake look it up its easy just pull ot out an replace lol if u havnt replaced it the new one u buy willl look diffrent and just ask cuz on mine there are two holes and u hav to plug one up ur self ..weird

justinsstang · November 11th, 2008, 12:45 PM

changing plugs:
to pull off the wire, you turn it, then pull straight out right?

i have a problem gettin it off with my hand... i got some autolite coppers the other day and was going to put it on but couldn't get it with my hand... plus i didn't really have time anyway. i was just gonna change a couple right then lol. anyway, is it better to use plyers, or wats the best way? thx

04mustang232 · November 11th, 2008, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by justinsstang

changing plugs:
to pull off the wire, you turn it, then pull straight out right?

i have a problem gettin it off with my hand... i got some autolite coppers the other day and was going to put it on but couldn't get it with my hand... plus i didn't really have time anyway. i was just gonna change a couple right then lol. anyway, is it better to use plyers, or wats the best way? thx

ur in there, might as well change them all. It only takes 15 minutes. I twist my boots a bit and then just yank. Sometimes youll get a bastard that doesnt wanna come off.

WLJohnson05 · November 11th, 2008, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by justinsstang

changing plugs:
to pull off the wire, you turn it, then pull straight out right?

i have a problem gettin it off with my hand... i got some autolite coppers the other day and was going to put it on but couldn't get it with my hand... plus i didn't really have time anyway. i was just gonna change a couple right then lol. anyway, is it better to use plyers, or wats the best way? thx

wires should pop off with just pulling them with ur hand. actual plugs u need a socket...more specifically a spark plug socket works good to get em out.

dgt_mustang · November 11th, 2008, 04:41 PM

its easy to change with the right tools, a flexing ratched is great to have, an extension and 5/8 socket,
original plugs that came on 99-04 was the finewire platinum plugs, yes i said platinum, the difference between the OE equiped and other plugs is our oe ones tips are very fine at the end, but autolite will work probably just as good, i have seen the finewires perform better in a couple of mustangs though.

November 6th, 2008, 11:19 PM	#25
warrior86 Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 863 iTrader: 1 reviews	just got mine changed today for the first time in 11 yrs. estimated around 90K -ish. Def worn out! The originals are motorcraft and I got autolites as replacements. change the wires too while you're at it __________________ '91 Ford Escort LX - SOLD '81 Chevy Corvette - SOLD '94 Toyota Celica (Supra) - SOLD '97 Ford Mustang - R.I.P / SOLD '07 Ford Mustang V6 - "Dad's Ride" '08 Ford Mustang GT - \m/ Rocking \m/

November 7th, 2008, 12:56 AM	#26
justinsstang Enthusiast 1998 Mustang v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, Missouri Posts: 862 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok... so to end this thread, Get your wires from Ford dealership, and autolite copper spark plugs from autozone. Correct, or can you get the stock wires from a different place? -- Because as it is common sense to everyone, the dealerships overcharge. __________________ Red '98 Mustang. Custom Dual Exhaust w/ fabbed X pipe. CAI. 17in Black Rims w/ Aluminum Lip. Alpine Head Unit and Type-S speakers in doors and decklid. 600w Bridged BOSS amp to two 12" Audio Bahn Blue Flame Series Subs.

November 7th, 2008, 11:02 PM	#30
SlideFox Regular 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 249 iTrader: 0 reviews	I don't see the Motorcraft Wires on Autozones website... I see the Duralast and Bosch __________________ '00 Silver Mustang V6 Coupe 18x9 Black Bullitt Front Wheels 18x10 Black Bullitt Rear Wheels Nitto NT-555 Tires Steeda Short Shifter BBK Intake Mach 1 Chin Spoiler w/ Grill Delete Projector Headlights

November 7th, 2008, 11:58 PM	#32
itschristorres8 Banned 00 V6 & 09 GT 13.37@104.4mph--BONE stock GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 15,806 iTrader: 2 reviews	if you insist livewires > MSD wires im dying to ditch my MSD either Autolite 765 coppers or NGK tr55's V-power __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Acmillr loves me

November 8th, 2008, 02:00 AM	#33
Prankster Regular 2003 Yellow V6 Coupe Bone Stock just tires Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ponca City Oklahoma Posts: 94 iTrader: 0 reviews	AGSF 42FM Platinum When I bought my little yellow 03 V6 coupe, little did I know I was almost resurrecting a dead horse. My poor Pony had 95 thousand miles with Zero maintenance. It was first owned by a teen age American Indian woman who had just about ridden it into the ground. Anyway, it still had the original everything from soup to nuts: water, antifreeze, oil, lube, grease, dirt, and sparkplugs. FYI: Motorcraft Platinum AGSF 42FM __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Loki

October 29th, 2008, 07:30 PM	#24
stephen Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,262 iTrader: 0 reviews	According to autolite's website the double platinum plug has a copper core with platinum (plating) on both electrodes. It is supposed to be original equipment or equivalent. I've been using them in my engine with good results.

November 7th, 2008, 12:07 PM	#28
stephen Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,262 iTrader: 0 reviews	I think you can run aftermarket wires with no problem. Mine came from carquest, and I don't know what brand that is, but they are fine. The plugs can be copper or copper core with platinum. The difference is the platinum coated plugs should last longer.

November 11th, 2008, 02:57 AM	#35
martinez23 Regular 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oreon, portland Posts: 172 iTrader: 0 reviews	REJECTSTANG you can replace the PCV valve, on my v6 its on the back left side of the intake look it up its easy just pull ot out an replace lol if u havnt replaced it the new one u buy willl look diffrent and just ask cuz on mine there are two holes and u hav to plug one up ur self ..weird

November 11th, 2008, 12:45 PM	#36
justinsstang Enthusiast 1998 Mustang v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, Missouri Posts: 862 iTrader: 0 reviews	changing plugs: to pull off the wire, you turn it, then pull straight out right? i have a problem gettin it off with my hand... i got some autolite coppers the other day and was going to put it on but couldn't get it with my hand... plus i didn't really have time anyway. i was just gonna change a couple right then lol. anyway, is it better to use plyers, or wats the best way? thx __________________ Red '98 Mustang. Custom Dual Exhaust w/ fabbed X pipe. CAI. 17in Black Rims w/ Aluminum Lip. Alpine Head Unit and Type-S speakers in doors and decklid. 600w Bridged BOSS amp to two 12" Audio Bahn Blue Flame Series Subs.

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