2014 plug change

[fadetoblack188]

Going to change my plugs tomorrow on my 2014 1500.

just want to confirm some specs.

gap to .043?
Also torque to 13 ft lbs?

I will rub some dielectric grease into coil boots as well.

thanks

 

[NJMOPAR]

Anti-sieze on the threads.

 

[GTyankee]

are you going to use the 100,000 mile plugs that FCA recommends ?

NGK 92145 {#LZFR5CI11} Laser Iridium

 

[Pull Ya]

Gearwrench makes a socket set w/ extensions that make the job a whole lot easier. I think you can get them on Amazon.
Jay

 

[fadetoblack188]

Yes I bought the tool. Also yes using laser iridums lzfr5ci-11

no anti seize on plugs. Ngk specifically says not to.

 

[1SloRam]

Yes I bought the tool. Also yes using laser iridums lzfr5ci-11

no anti seize on plugs. Ngk specifically says not to.

Don’t get it onto the electrodes or inside the plug boot, but most definitely use anti-seize on the plug threads.

 

[misfit77]

I am old fart that has had too many cars.

I have had more problems with anti sieze. Never had a stuck plug since i have stopped using it, even on my car with 80k miles on my plugs.

 

[Nicholas Cove]

Anti seize is not needed. The threads are platinum coated so they don't go thru galvanic corrosion. On the other hand NTK o2 sensors come with anti seize pre applied. Same company.

 

[HEMIMANN]

Anti seize is not needed. The threads are platinum coated so they don't go thru galvanic corrosion. On the other hand NTK o2 sensors come with anti seize pre applied. Same company.

Um, no - platinum is a precious metal only used for coating electrodes for longevity or as an exhaust catalyst.

Spark plug threads are steel and coated with zinc or nickel for corrosion protection.

 

[ilovemyramlaremie]

No need for anti sized

 

[Nicholas Cove]

Um, no - platinum is a precious metal only used for coating electrodes for longevity or as an exhaust catalyst.

Spark plug threads are steel and coated with zinc or nickel for corrosion protection.

Yup you're right. Doesn't change the fact they're coated and don't need antiseize. NGK faq on their site addresses antiseize in the very first question.

 

[NJMOPAR]

The mfg may coat the threads and say no anti-seize needed, but unless both mating surfaces are coated (the heads aren't) I don't trust it to be effective.
Like contact cement, both sides need it to work right. Anti-sieze coats both surfaces during assembly, ensuring it works.
As always, just my opinion.

 

[jelih]

Lol good job answering the gap and torque questions everyone. “uSe tEh seaRcH.” Lmao.