N1265
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- '04 explorer
So the Dealer wants $392. to change out the spark plugs in my 2004 Explorer 4.6 L with 100k miles.
Needless to say, that's not going to happen.
They confirmed that it is a 2 valve motor, but stated that you needed a "special" thin walled, tapered, spark plug socket to ensure you don't bottom out the socket in the plug well before the plug is actually seated.
I can't seem to find this "special" plug socket on line. Does anybody know what they are talking about ?
They also stated that they need to do an injector flush before removing the old plugs to dislodge any carbon around the old plugs. Is this really nessary ?
Many Thanks.
Needless to say, that's not going to happen.
They confirmed that it is a 2 valve motor, but stated that you needed a "special" thin walled, tapered, spark plug socket to ensure you don't bottom out the socket in the plug well before the plug is actually seated.
I can't seem to find this "special" plug socket on line. Does anybody know what they are talking about ?
They also stated that they need to do an injector flush before removing the old plugs to dislodge any carbon around the old plugs. Is this really nessary ?
Many Thanks.