A what Spark plug ?

[Rado]

2015 1500 Pentastar V6
about 84k on the clock
I know the plugs are 100k but I do not wait for any max time change lol
What brand do you use ?
What brand to stay away from ?
On my Chevy HR I heard h many had issues with certain brands and te AC Delco was the brad of choice w/no issues !
So wondering if the Pentastar has issue with certain plugs .
Or just stay OEM .
Thanks

 

[EdGs]

NGK would be my guess, since the Hemi's use the NGK 92145 Laser Iridium (OE, according to RockAuto).

Not sure what part # for the V6, though

 

[crackerjack1957]

NGK 9723 {#SILZKR7B11} Laser Iridium High Ignitability

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[GTyankee]

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[quickster2]

I would recommend to use the plug that is specified in the owners manual. Check to make sure it has not been superseded (updated) with your local dealer.

 

[Rado]

GREAT info thanks, I will stay OEM since I have not had any issues!
I always been a NGK fan but some cars are fussy!
quickster2 good idea on checking any updated info from dealer on plugs !

 

[turkeybird56]

GREAT info thanks, I will stay OEM since I have not had any issues!
I always been a NGK fan but some cars are fussy!
quickster2 good idea on checking any updated info from dealer on plugs !

When we were all growing up, we would go to the Auto Parts Store and get:

Champions/AC Delco for GM
Autolite for Ford
Champions for Dodge.

Boy, choices back then was just simple.

Now there are a million choices. Probably get the NGK's for the Pentastar. Just make sure U get the correct ones because U got the copper based, and the Iridiums etc.

Part Finder - NGK Spark Plugs

Search by application to find the part you need from NGK or NTK

ngksparkplugs.com

 

[PoMansRam]

I don't think I've heard of any plug or coil issues with pentastars, but that ~7yr/84K mi point seems like a reasonable point to change plugs.

The upper intake manifold has to come off, so this also gives the opportunity to check the oil filter housing for leakage as well and you're most of the way there to get it should you need to.

 

[Rado]

Thanks everyone. I am going to have my mechanic do it. I do not have a garage and weather here is 40/50s . Plus my auto mechanic skills suck lol

 

[turkeybird56]

Thanks everyone. I am going to have my mechanic do it. I do not have a garage and weather here is 40/50s . Plus my auto mechanic skills suck lol

I thought everybody in the NAVY was issued a small ballpeen hammer when they enlisted to smack the barnacles off of the ships. Maybe, U can just whack it with that hammer?

 

[Elvira]

Stick with the oem plug, i believe is an NGK. The price for a cheaper plug is not worth the aggravation you may encounter if there is a problem....besides, if a plug lasts 100,000 km, it is worth every penny for the factory installed type.

 

[Rado]

I thought everybody in the NAVY was issued a small ballpein hammer when they enlisted to smack the barnacles off of the ships. Maybe, U can just whack it with that hammer?

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We actually had a BFH to chip the barnacles off the barge lol

 

[EdGs]

We actually had a BFH to chip the barnacles off the barge lol

I asked a co-worker to go get the BFH when we were working on a piece of equipment. He asked me what it was. He had a good chuckle when I told him.

I thought everyone knew what a BFH was.

 

[Rado]

Stick with the oem plug, i believe is an NGK. The price for a cheaper plug is not worth the aggravation you may encounter if there is a problem....besides, if a plug lasts 100,000 k, it is worth every penny for the factory installed type.

That was my thought . For some reason some cars are real fussy about plugs and ? My Chevy Car Has best results with AC Delco and issues with some other brands ! I had that done at 83k , Can not wait till last minute to do it lol same with my RAM. I just wanted to cover all bases Thanks

 

[Rado]

Thanks everyone for your advice

 

[turkeybird56]

We actually had a BFH to chip the barnacles off the barge lol

Probable cost $400 for that hammer also, lmao.

 

[Rado]

Probable cost $400 for that hammer also, lmao.

And $300.00 for a toilet seat :O Man I remember those days of the Military getting screwed by contractors who I say would give kickback to the ones who supported them :O

 

[crackerjack1957]

Same plug NGK just put MOPAR SP143877AB on the NGK 9723 & Mopar tacks $3.57 more for their profit....LoL

More Information for MOPAR SP143877AB

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[Rado]

Same plug NGK just put MOPAR SP143877AB on the NGK 9723 & Mopar tacks $3.57 more for their profit....LoL

More Information for MOPAR SP143877AB

More Information for NGK 9723

At the dealer the Mopar is 22$ And Oreils the NGK is 18$ each . Rock Auto WOW what a difference about 10$ saving each :O

 

[BWL]

At the dealer the Mopar is 22$ And Oreils the NGK is 18$ each . Rock Auto WOW what a difference about 10$ saving each :O

Yeah, parts mark up is huge. Probably the actual reason none of the shops around me will do repairs with customer supplied parts. Make as much or more on parts than the labour.