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Spark plug ideas

Discussion in 'Wrangler JK (2007-2017)' started by Billy1234, Jun 29, 2017.

  1. Jun 29, 2017 at 8:31 AM
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    looking for good spark plugs that wont cost me a arm and a leg for my jku. Any ideas guys?
     
  2. Jun 29, 2017 at 9:08 AM
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    In my experience, oem is the beat
     
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  3. Jun 29, 2017 at 11:29 AM
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    I completely agree with Chris, especially the older Jeeps. I once tried to put Bosch Platinum in my CJ and it wouldn't idle. Went back to the $1.29 Autolite coppers and ran like a champ.
     
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  4. Jun 29, 2017 at 2:52 PM
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    Thanks guys im just hitting 75k on my jeep figured its time to change them out any ideas on good wires for them?
     
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    Check to see if you even need them. Many times, just a plug change is fine.
     
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    Agreed. Plugs these days will last numerous year. Their are, I guess you can say they are self relieghtent. I'm sure that's spelled wrong. F'ed up auto spell. But yes. As Chris 4x4 stated. Could just be 1 plug. If you don't get a code. It's usually some thing minor. Always check your gas cap.
     
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    From what I understand about spark plug wires, they will last until they don't. It's not really a wear item like tires per-say. As for plugs, sticking with OEM is best as Chris mentioned, but Autolite copper plugs can work fine too. Just be sure to get the right heat range and remember that copper plugs need replacing more often. I generally go 10-12k miles on copper plugs.
     
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  8. Aug 12, 2017 at 6:41 AM
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    Well did soark plugs n wires today but its still miss firing now it says p0300 multiple missfire. Anyideas? Or do i gotta drive it a little?
     
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    Billy. Maybe you misrouted the wires. That's the first thing that comes to mind. Especially if you have a multiple misfire code. Check your wiring first.
     
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    Honestly that crossed my mind after i put it back together lol im doing all this and the rocklights today they should be hdooked up by tonight hopfully. Heres a sneak peak of the spots for them IMG_1435.jpg and this is what one of the plugs looked like IMG_1434.jpg
     
  11. Aug 12, 2017 at 7:24 AM
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    Wow. If they all looked like that. Jeep should run like it's brand new after the plug change. :)
    I Googled wiring diagrams. But I'm not sure what engine you have.
     
  12. Aug 12, 2017 at 7:26 AM
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    3.8L v6 i dont think its the penastar. i think that started in 2012 im not sure tho and they were all pretty bad
     
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    @JKBob 25 and im mess with these lights i have to make my harness wires longer... so much fun!!!!!:frusty::help:lol
     
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    Never seen sparkplugs at that stage....well at least they're dry. Expect some improvements in pep + mpg when replaced. Decent progress on the rock lights.
     
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    @aggrex its misfiring like crazy im ganna play with the spark plug wireing soon. Heres a new update useing old work cords im finding the pos/negative wires and taking them out. Its coming along ok still on first light IMG_1454.jpg
     
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    I got power to the switch but not to the light? Im think i mixed up wires when making the cord bigger
     
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    Wires mixed up first light done
     
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    And misfire went away a little atleast it gets out of its own way now lol
     
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    Prolly going threw the side would be best for the rear lights?
     

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