My Truck is in need of some TLC...HELP!

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99 dodge ram 1500 4X4/5spd manual/5.2L V-8

Ok so I'm getting ready to do an oil change, new plugs/wires, change fluids
any specific recommendations on the plugs/wires...wanna keep it at a decent price but just mainly wanting some feedback from everyone on what they have. Also, throw out anything else I can do for DIY TLC...my truck has been sluggish on take off coming out of first gear...hasn't been stalling or anything just running sluggish from the start...as always, thanks for the help guys
 
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It a 3 step process... 1/3 bottle in your gas tank, 1/3 bottle in the crank case(oil), and 1/3 threw your vacume. Cleanes everything out.
 
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Autozon and Advanced auto sells the stuff to...

Hope it helps
 
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also for fuel system specifically could try bg 44k, worked really well on my truck.


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For me, I use medium grade wires and cap, use champion copper plugs, and full syn mobile one oil. If the seafoam doesn't help your problem check the dreaded plenum. If you have oil in the intake that will cause sluggish performance.

Good Luck to ya and welcome to the site!
 
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Bigtman07 said:
For me, I use medium grade wires and cap, use champion copper plugs, and full syn mobile one oil. If the seafoam doesn't help your problem check the dreaded plenum. If you have oil in the intake that will cause sluggish performance.

Good Luck to ya and welcome to the site!
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Appreciate it man
 
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No problem that's what we are here for.

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Napa carries a good set of cap and wires. then like Tony said the copper plugs work best. I also run Mobil 1. I use Lucas Fuel treatment every couple tanks.I also use Trans X in my transmission since its an automatic.
 
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Napa carries a good set of cap and wires. then like Tony said the copper plugs work best. I also run Mobil 1. I use Lucas Fuel treatment every couple tanks.I also use Trans X in my transmission since its an automatic.
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lol I got that Napa commercial stuck in my head now, thanks!
 
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