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Plug change interval?

wolfpack

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Been hearing 30k miles. True? What’s a good plug and is there a good instructional video on how to get all 16? I’ve got a 2500 gasser at 29,900 miles.
 

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What does your owners manual say?

The 2022 manual says manual I have says 100K miles.
 

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They tell you 100k because they know the resistance in plugs will increase and burn up the coil packs before 100k miles and cost you 5x the plug replacement. I personally change plugs at 50k.

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They tell you 100k because they know the resistance in plugs will increase and burn up the coil packs before 100k miles and cost you 5x the plug replacement. I personally change plugs at 50k.

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Are the Ram coil packs that crappy?

I only ask because my 03 4Runner has over 220K miles on the OEM coil packs and I’ve only changed the plugs twice.
 

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Not a coil issue, it's a plug issue. As plugs deteriorate the coil has to work harder to produce the same spark as in higher amperage producing more heat wearing out the circuitry.

I don't believe it's a Ram thing. I've seen it in Ford GM and Chrysler. Mostly with high performance and trucks.

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Hemi coils have never been a common problem. Certainly nothing like the coils found in the 5.4 Ford engines and their relatives - horrible things.

IIRC my manual says change the plugs every 100k or so. I may do them early. Haven't decided yet. Looking forward to removing the rear two coils on the drivers side...... Wonderful brake booster location.....
 

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