is $665 for spark plug change good

[WildcatHemi]

just got off the phone with the pepboys by the house. they quoted me $665 to replace spark plugs. ngk platinum plugs i think they said.

anyone ever used pepboys and is that inline with typical costs?

 

[mdc1990zr1]

just got off the phone with the pepboys by the house. they quoted me $665 to replace spark plugs. ngk platinum plugs i think they said.

anyone ever used pepboys and is that inline with typical costs?

Run from pep boys!!!!

 

[EdGs]

Run from pep boys!!!!

^^^^^This^^^^^

NGK 92145 plugs are $7 and change each at RockAuto. They are Laser Iridium

DO NOT buy plugs off Amazon or Ebay, counterfeits abound.

There is a tool on Amazon that is invaluable:
Gearwrench 80546

https://www.amazon.com/GEARWRENCH-Drive-Magnetic-Swivel-Socket/dp/B0014ZVSVK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=297ZVR1SXRHAO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.y8RywRN1UvNcnsessLj1GRISWl2ncl9TtvanapHn8l4FvGfg3MCQCUQHv7X-h9INoxcW-O6rxNMABdSJCFDS_2r5XQDXDpxIAJG9M8maY3MwkvsRVbEhLJKkvFIpbK30mSdL_UhsUA89hetskqPpYIDxLghXC07pT_5e4EwGecKkCd3C0zQOmiiFpnGwjjMhtK5Dsij44FjFLgdbjzWtuA.vPtTLLbjPvTIRpQjSztENPCKfzKsf-eLpQwnUVTHv54&dib_tag=se&keywords=80546+spark+plug+socket&qid=1758674147&sprefix=80546+spark+plug+socket%2Chi%2C119&sr=8-1

Only takes a couple hours to DIY, save yourself some $$$$

Good luck.

 

[Hagar1]

^^^^^This^^^^^

NGK 92145 plugs are $7 and change each at RockAuto. They are Laser Iridium

DO NOT buy plugs off Amazon or Ebay, counterfeits abound.

There is a tool on Amazon that is invaluable:
Gearwrench 80546

https://www.amazon.com/GEARWRENCH-Drive-Magnetic-Swivel-Socket/dp/B0014ZVSVK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=297ZVR1SXRHAO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.y8RywRN1UvNcnsessLj1GRISWl2ncl9TtvanapHn8l4FvGfg3MCQCUQHv7X-h9INoxcW-O6rxNMABdSJCFDS_2r5XQDXDpxIAJG9M8maY3MwkvsRVbEhLJKkvFIpbK30mSdL_UhsUA89hetskqPpYIDxLghXC07pT_5e4EwGecKkCd3C0zQOmiiFpnGwjjMhtK5Dsij44FjFLgdbjzWtuA.vPtTLLbjPvTIRpQjSztENPCKfzKsf-eLpQwnUVTHv54&dib_tag=se&keywords=80546+spark+plug+socket&qid=1758674147&sprefix=80546+spark+plug+socket%2Chi%2C119&sr=8-1

Only takes a couple hours to DIY, save yourself some $$$$

Good luck.

Pull the front wheels and inner fender liners and it turns into an easy task. Doing those 2 steps are not difficult at all and it will prevent a lot of frustration. Just make sure that the vehicle is secure on the safety stands before you start.

 

[CamperMike]

665 isn't a terrible price, but no I would not go to PepBoys; I would find a reputable independent mechanic. The correct plugs should be NGK Iridium, and are up to around $8 on Rock Auto (I just bought them). I just ordered the plugs and recommended tools myself as I will be changing the plugs very soon. The dealer would have charged around 775 here based on the estimate they gave me at my last oil change.

 

[Wild one]

Pull the front wheels and inner fender liners and it turns into an easy task. Doing those 2 steps are not difficult at all and it will prevent a lot of frustration. Just make sure that the vehicle is secure on the safety stands before you start.

By the time you've pulled the front tires and liners i'd have at least 8 or more of the plugs replaced.

 

[mdc1990zr1]

Run from pep boys!!!!

I went to pep boys to have rear shocks put on a truck. When I went to pick it up and check it out, they replaced the front. Receipt clearly stated the rear was replaced. I made them crawl under to verify. They compted the front mistakes and only changed me for the rears….after I called them dumb and dumber

 

[WildcatHemi]

thanks guys. im gonna order the plugs and front pads/rotors from rock auto. i already have the gearwrench tool.

should i get the ngk boot/spring kit too? does it take 16 of those? they are $5 ea.

 

[EdGs]

By the time you've pulled the front tires and liners i'd have at least 8 or more of the plugs replaced.

You're hired!!!!

 

[CanuckRam1313]

Als

Pull the front wheels and inner fender liners and it turns into an easy task. Doing those 2 steps are not difficult at all and it will prevent a lot of frustration. Just make sure that the vehicle is secure on the safety stands before you start.

Also make sure one also has a good supply of cold "liquid wrench" on hand, too!

Makes the job easier and more fun!

 

[CanuckRam1313]

thanks guys. im gonna order the plugs and front pads/rotors from rock auto. i already have the gearwrench tool.

should i get the ngk boot/spring kit too? does it take 16 of those? they are $5 ea.

No harm in freshening up your coil packs while you're in there, too

And a dapple of dielectric grease at the ends of your new plugs is a good idea as well as checking the gap to ensure all 16 plugs are set properly.

With the pads & rotors... a light scuff of the pads and rotor surfaces after a thorough cleaning with the brake-juice will ensure a nice fresh surface-to-surface set up.

Pull those slider pins and clean them on the wire wheel and load em up with some good brake grease before you slide em' back in!

 

[Wild one]

thanks guys. im gonna order the plugs and front pads/rotors from rock auto. i already have the gearwrench tool.

should i get the ngk boot/spring kit too? does it take 16 of those? they are $5 ea.

Coil cleaning pics

Yea i know my picture taking abilities suck,lol Hopefully you guys can tell how i go about cleaning up the coils from the pic's. The first pic,is just a pic of everything disassembled.If your truck has the resistors under the spring in the coil towers,you'll want to remove them and clean them...

www.ramforum.com

 

[Grams]

I found the gearwrench socket to be useless. I would have to “grind” it thinner….just like I had already done on a good deep socket. The gearwrench simply was too “fat” to fit within the spark plug wells.

I also was able to change all 16 plugs using various universals and extensions. Took about 2 hrs using a 3/8” impact to remove…and my wrist to install. Bot the plugs from Autozone…but rockauto is good also.

No need to remove wheels/fenderliners on my 2012 Ram 1500….but I did pop off the air induction box etc.

 

[Wild one]

I found the gearwrench socket to be useless. I would have to “grind” it thinner….just like I had already done on a good deep socket. The gearwrench simply was too “fat” to fit within the spark plug wells.

I also was able to change all 16 plugs using various universals and extensions. Took about 2 hrs using a 3/8” impact to remove…and my wrist to install. Bot the plugs from Autozone…but rockauto is good also.

No need to remove wheels/fenderliners on my 2012 Ram 1500….but I did pop off the air induction box etc.

You don't have to grind the GearWrench socket for a Hemi,you must of had a 4.7,as they're the only engine the gear wrench socket won't fit with-out some grinding

 

[ppine]

But everyone thinks owning a diesel is expensive.

 

[Wild one]

But everyone thinks owning a diesel is expensive.

What planet are you from,as some of your posts leave alot to be desired. Since when has a diesal been cheaper to service and maintain then a gasser. One complete service job on a Diesal is gonna rock your boat for a hell'va lot more then a sparkplug change on a hemi,which you do every 100,000 miles. Dude think before you post,so the rest of us don't shake our head at you

 

[ppine]

Doing my own service on maintenance on a diesel is not expensive at all.
$665 buys a lot of filters and oil.
Shake your head all you want.
What is really expensive is rebuilding a gas engine or taking the hit from selling a gas truck with 150 k miles on it.

 

[Wild one]

Doing my own service on maintenance on a diesel is not expensive at all.
$665 buys a lot of filters and oil.

Hey Captain Obvious he can also do the plugs himself and save alot of money to.Did you miss the fact,that's a price he was quoted. If i was you i'd stop commenting before you fall into the hole you're digging

 

[ppine]

You don't have to like my posts. Just move along.
Learn to spell the word diesel.

 

[Wild one]

You don't have to like my posts. Just move along.
Learn to spell the word diesel.

Why when it's fun picking on you
You're the one who opened the door by bringing a diesal into the mix,on a post that had absolutely nothing to do with a diesal
You contributed nothing to the thread,except trying to stir the pot, which seems to be the way alot of your posts go
I've yet to see you contribute much in the way of usable advice,that actually might help somebody out