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2001 WJ Spark plugs

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by Krazie Sj, Jun 8, 2010.

  1. Jun 8, 2010 at 10:07 PM
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    Krazie Sj

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    So the wife needs her spark plugs changed on the WJ. (Or Grand Cherokee for you non jeep peps). The only ones I could find for her model were the platinum bastards made by Boche at $9.50 for two.

    Now I know the Tacoma gets shitty mileage and engine problems running platinum versus the regular Copper/nickle ones.


    Should I dismantle the brakes and attempt this on a downward incline with several hundred pounds of fertilizer and a full flaming jerry can in the back of it?


    Seriously though, should I try to find the copper ones made by champion?

    I should mention she has the 4.7L V8.
     
  2. Jun 9, 2010 at 4:12 PM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    I tried the Platinums in my 4.7, and didnt notice any difference one way or the other. If those are all you got, Go for it.
     
  3. Jun 9, 2010 at 8:12 PM
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    Hmm, but they didn't fuck with it like platinum's do with our tacos?
     
  4. Jun 10, 2010 at 4:15 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Not that I have found. The 4.7 has a different type of ignition syste,. Its electronic, but not near the voltage of the Tacomas, and it uses a "Wasted spark" design. Platinums have no impact on it...
     
  5. Jun 10, 2010 at 4:23 PM
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    But they're overkill for this particular application?
     
  6. Jun 10, 2010 at 4:33 PM
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    I dont know if "Over kill" is the correct word to describe it....They will work fine.
     
  7. Jun 10, 2010 at 4:57 PM
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