Spark plugs

[CarbonizedGray5_0]

Looking to replace plugs on a 21' 5.0. I was planning on sticking with OEM but they are very proud of the at the local dealer @$23 a piece. Anyone have any recommendations?

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[Buyer2021]

Just curious, how many miles on 'em?

 

[CarbonizedGray5_0]

92k runs and idles smooth, just wanna stay on top of everything.

 

[My 2ND Ford]

Which ever plugs you go with, don't forget your coil boots. Personally I would stick with motorcraft plugs and boots. Advance offers Sp-588 motorcraft plugs for $11.99.

 

[CarbonizedGray5_0]

I was unsure if I should go ahead and change coils out as well since I'm already there. I'll check advance online. The local kid at the store told me they couldn't get them. I should've just checked myself.

 

[FaaWrenchBndr]

Yeah, the plugs aren’t cheap but I think of it this way they’re pretty much supposed to be changed at 50k. Still doing fine for you.

I’m 57. I’ve been working on my own stuff since I was 14 over the years I’ve come to realize that OEM parts, in my belief are of a very much higher quality than AutoZone garbage. But that does come with a cost.

It’s your truck, it’s your money, so of course it’s your choice. If you think plugs are expensive yada wait till you see the price tag on new coils.

 

[tidefan1967]

I always get my parts from Rock Auto and have never had any problems.

 

[CarbonizedGray5_0]

Yeah, the plugs aren’t cheap but I think of it this way they’re pretty much supposed to be changed at 50k. Still doing fine for you.

I’m 57. I’ve been working on my own stuff since I was 14 over the years I’ve come to realize that OEM parts, in my belief are of a very much higher quality than AutoZone garbage. But that does come with a cost.

It’s your truck, it’s your money, so of course it’s your choice. If you think plugs are expensive yada wait till you see the price tag on new coils.

We have the same beliefs on OEM and doing it yourself. I was just shocked at the price as was the parts manager at the local dealer! He was the one that went on about how proud they are of them. He even went and talked to others to confirm the price. Lol. Thank you everyone for the help. I've found them at advance thx to @My 2ND Ford thank you

 

[CarbonizedGray5_0]

Which ever plugs you go with, don't forget your coil boots. Personally I would stick with motorcraft plugs and boots. Advance offers Sp-588 motorcraft plugs for $11.99.

Thank you!

 

[jhelrey]

Rock Auto for me!

 

[gadourym]

I was supposed to have mine replaced at my 60,000 service per the manual but my dealer didn’t have any in stock and wouldn’t be able to get them in for a couple of days. I’ll have them changed with the next oil change. It’s covered by my extended service plan.

 

[gagliano7]

Just so you know rock auto has them for $12.86. Autozone also has them for 11.99.

 

[tidefan1967]

Just so you know rock auto has them for $12.86. Autozone also has them for 11.99.

That’s surprising. I didn’t think that the parts stores had been competitive with pricing in years. I know that their air/oil filter prices always seem to be much higher for name brand items than online.

 

[CarbonizedGray5_0]

Thanks all! got some today @$11.99. looks to be plenty of room to change them as well. ?

 

[gagliano7]

That’s surprising. I didn’t think that the parts stores had been competitive with pricing in years. I know that their air/oil filter prices always seem to be much higher for name brand items than online.

I was surprised also. Usually rockauto is cheaper. I was also surprised they only had one spark plug choice.

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