Replacing plugs and wires
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Replacing plugs and wires
I have about 125,000 miles on the truck now and want to do some maintenance. First thing I want to get out of the way is the plugs and wires. I have read up and found to get motorcraft, and not Bosh plugs. Now, I will get 6 plugs, a set of wires, and what else. On my jeep i did plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotar, i think. What do i need besides the plugs and wires for the ranger?
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no tools needed, just look at a how-to for a 01+ filter swap. 01+ do not require any special tools like the '00 andolder do. pull your fuse, let it run til it almost dies, then push the colored things in with your thumbnail. the front hose, use a small screwdriver to get the clip out, then pull on the line. I like to pull the back hoses off first, then leave the front hose for last, install in reverse.
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I'm at 106k on the stockers, I see no need to replace them yet for me. If the insulation is still good and not rotted, I'd rock 'em. But it doesn't hurt to replace them with some OEM grade stuff....I'm going to go motorcraft when I do mine. But I'm no professional in that department. I imagine here by 150k I'll replace them.
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When you're pushing an electrical current through a wire for so long, they start to just wear out. If you ever get a code for a bad spark plug, it is most likely the wire, and not the plug itself.
I went with the Autolite double plats in my Ranger, and I didn't noticed a HUGE improvement, but I also had the Bosch ones in my Ranger. Terrible plugs.
I also changed my fuel filter when I did my plugs, and I didn't need any special tools. Just a screw driver, and a pair of pliers. Maybe that's something they changed in the later years?
I'd also check out your air filter and your PCV valve.
I went with the Autolite double plats in my Ranger, and I didn't noticed a HUGE improvement, but I also had the Bosch ones in my Ranger. Terrible plugs.
I also changed my fuel filter when I did my plugs, and I didn't need any special tools. Just a screw driver, and a pair of pliers. Maybe that's something they changed in the later years?
I'd also check out your air filter and your PCV valve.
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The bosch plugs are not "bad" plugs, they are just not the correct heat range for these engines. The autolite and motorcraft plugs will work much better.
I used JBA plug wires on the 97 explorer when I replaced them around 100k miles or so. I would say as good as (if not better than) OEM.
The "normal" things are plugs, wires, air filter, fuel filter, PCV valve.
It's also a good idea to change the coolant out with fresh stuff, definitely axle gear oil if they have not been done, transfer case and transmission fluid.
I never bothered with running cleaners through anything but people love seafoam it seems like.
I used JBA plug wires on the 97 explorer when I replaced them around 100k miles or so. I would say as good as (if not better than) OEM.
The "normal" things are plugs, wires, air filter, fuel filter, PCV valve.
It's also a good idea to change the coolant out with fresh stuff, definitely axle gear oil if they have not been done, transfer case and transmission fluid.
I never bothered with running cleaners through anything but people love seafoam it seems like.
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