^^^^ I agree, if I'm already there doing manifolds, I'll make sure if they need plugs at the same time
I have a '13 AWD. Last plug change they swapped them. My boy's 200C with the same layout in V6 form, same thing.Yeah, we have an '11 Charger R/T 5.7 also.
Changing plugs in it is a cakewalk compared to the Ram. Half hour job.
Also, I'd like to see that bulletin because I was advised by Dodge reps more than once back in the day
to stick with the Champions it came with, as the use of "exotic" metal plugs would mess with the ECU.
I'd like to buy the guy the who put the axle thru the oilpan on the awd a couple free shot's and pour them on his open wounds!I've always figured that before the engineers design something and put it in production, they need to get hands on and work on their creation. Might cut down on some dumb designs.
Yes, they are turning into collector cars now. The turbo cars are bringing in over $20k regardless of miles if they run correctly. But like $3k isf they don;t lol because who wants to fix that nightmare?Anyone remember the Dodge Stealth / 3000GT
Cummins has a grid heater
This changes the interval from 30k to 65k
I think that will vary regionally based on fuel quality available also.The OEM iridium plugs didn't make it 50k miles in my wife's 2020 Charger R/T. No CEL or codes, but the engine just didn't feel right with moderate acceleration. All good after replacement with new iridium plugs.
I mostly agree with this.... One change.... 3/8" hose is to stiff, use 3/16" hose & instead of grabbing the porcelain grab the terminal.... I used the bigger hose for years till I figured out the smaller hose was better....I learned of a great old-school trick that sure helps installing spark plugs, and used it with the 5.7 Hemi in my '05 Magnum...cut a length of 3/8" fuel hose, maybe a foot long. Once you crack your plug loose, press the hose onto the end of the plug and spin the hose to remove the plug. Press the hose onto the new plug, which also helps to get it threaded in initially, and spin the hose until the plug is mostly seated.
It won't help you reach those hard-to-reach places with your socket, but it's a time-saver for screwing/unscrewing the plugs, for sure. A lot quicker than ratcheting them out.
GM has been difficult sinceIt's a job on any of the later-model hemi Rams, not just 2500's.
Dodge, like their competition, moved the drivetrains back on the frames 25 years ago and the rear plugs
on the hemi's are under the master cylinder (drivers side) or heater stuff (passenger side) as a result.
I've done the job several times on my '04 over the years, but the last time I did, I vowed never again -
I can no longer climb under the hood and lay prone on the engine on my belly to access those plugs.
Guess I'll have to either sell the truck or pay someone else to do it.
My wife bought me the same thingMy wife bought me this to work on the 2500 4wd truck couple years ago. What a back saver.
View attachment 1790559