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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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I have searched and no solid answers!

I replaced my plugs at 105K with OEM motorcrafts. I currently sit at 157K should I replace again? If so which plugs should I buy?
Copper?Platinum? What is the big difference.

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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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52k on plugs...sure why not its not that expensive. Either way...I would definitely make sure each plug is snug and not backing out. You don't want a blow out.
Old Jun 26, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by cbbass123
52k on plugs...sure why not its not that expensive. Either way...I would definitely make sure each plug is snug and not backing out. You don't want a blow out.
Very true on checking.

What is torque (14ft lbs?) and do most use anti seize or not? I did not last time.
Old Jun 26, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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I torqued mine to 17 and used anti-sieze... I think the manual calls for 12 pounds though.
Old Jun 26, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by reznap
I torqued mine to 17 and used anti-sieze... I think the manual calls for 12 pounds though.
The TQ specs you often find in a book for plugs are without antiseize so you always want to bump it up a bit (like you did) with antiseize.
Old Jun 26, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by reznap
I torqued mine to 17 and used anti-sieze... I think the manual calls for 12 pounds though.
Manuals state the TQ spec without antiseize so you're fine by going up a few pounds when you use antiseize since the plug could back out if not tightened sufficiently.
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