JoshMcMadMac
Dedicated LVC Member
...just dont do bosch or champions and you should be ok
Bosch and Champion both make good plugs...and definitely a lot better than the junk that has become Autolite!
...just dont do bosch or champions and you should be ok
Bosch and Champion both make good plugs...and definitely a lot better than the junk that has become Autolite!
Not at all. Actually, I am still running the plastic timing tensioners that everyone hates. Last thing that went wrong was the degas bottle 2 years ago. My key to longevity has probably that I drive at highway speeds 90% of the time so I always am turning a lower rpm. Like most here, I change my oil faithfully at 3000 miles. I almost hate to sell the engine but I am having one built and having zero miles(and more hp) means more at this point. LOL.
yep. At around 60 or 70k (when my VCG's were being fixed at Ford) I gave them Bosch Platinums to put in. Mechanic said "no guarantees or warrantys on those Bosch's. Just to let you know, Ford engines don't always get along with Bosch Plugs".Bosch and Champion both make good plugs...and definitely a lot better than the junk that has become Autolite!
yep. At around 60 or 70k (when my VCG's were being fixed at Ford) I gave them Bosch Platinums to put in. Mechanic said "no guarantees or warrantys on those Bosch's. Just to let you know, Ford engines don't always get along with Bosch Plugs".
WTF. Makes NO sense.
That was 70 or 80k ago. Engines been firing and running fine.
I've experienced Bosch plugs that didn't work worth a crap on a Ford engine. In my case it was a 5.0L HO engine. Those plugs cost me quite a bit of time and money diagnosing the problem. I'll never use Bosch plugs again, and I don't blame your mechanic for his refusal to guarantee the work.
uh, ok. But generally speaking, Ford Dealerships only give warranty on parts they sell/install anyway. I dont think they exclusively pick on bosch. :lol:
Bosch and Champion both make good plugs...and definitely a lot better than the junk that has become Autolite!
It's always best to go back with OE plugs. But Bosch is for German cars and doesn't last nearly as long as it should in American cars. The champions are OE for Chrysler/dodge/jeep. Don't get me wrong they make a great copper plug but their platinums blow. I would never install a plug in one of my customers cars that wasn't factory.
Are Autolite's no good? I have seen a bunch of people running them without troubles...