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How to replace spark plugs on a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500?

How to replace spark plugs on a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500?

How to Replace Spark Plugs on a 2005 Dodge 4.7 V-8 Step 1. Check the gap on all eight new Mopar RC12MCC4 — or equivalent — spark plugs, using a spark plug gap tool. Step 2. Loosen the clamp securing the air intake hose to the throttle body — on the Ram 1500 only — with a Phillips… Step 3.

What’s the spark plug gap on a Dodge 4.7?

Check the gap on all eight new Mopar RC12MCC4 — or equivalent — spark plugs, using a spark plug gap tool. The Dodge 4.7-liter engine requires a spark plug gap of 0.038 to 0.042 inches. Exchange any incorrectly gapped plugs with new ones, as they are not adjustable.

What kind of spark plugs do you use on a ram truck?

Every step from removing the spark plugs to reinstall is covered and also the easiest and most effective way to get the plugs change on your RAM 1500 2500 or Dodge RAM truck. We use NGK Iridium spark plugs to replace the old worn out spark plugs.

How do you tighten a spark plug on a Dodge?

Tighten the spark plug to 20 foot-pounds, using a torque wrench, 6-inch extension and spark plug socket. Coat the inside of the coil pack’s rubber boot with dielectric grease. Set the ignition coil back on the spark plug and press it down until it clicks into place.

Where are the spark plugs on a Dodge 4.7?

Locate the eight coil packs on the top of the engine, just above the valve covers. Unplug the coil pack wiring harness, by pressing the locking button on the harness and pulling the harness from the coil pack. Remove the bolt securing the coil pack to the engine, using a ratchet and socket.

What’s the best spark plug for a Dodge champion?

The stock Champion #439 are just fine and inexpensive. At 44K miles it’s time to take a look at them, (read) and probably replace them since your in there. I always blow out the plug cavity with compressed air after removing the coils and loosening the plugs, just to keep debris from falling back in the cylinder.

What kind of engine does a 2005 Dodge Ram have?

The 2005 model year brought about the addition of an exhaust gas recirculation system and knock sensors to the small 4.7-liter. A total of three models of 2005 Dodges used the 4.7-liter engine: the Ram 1500, Dakota and Durango.

How often should I replace the spark plugs on a 4.7L Dodge?

This risk is compounded by the fact that both cylinder heads, on your 4.7L v8 engine, are made of aluminum. What you can do, to cool down the engine fast, is to place a box fan (or any type of house fan) on top of the engine. This will cool the engine down in around 15 to 30 minutes.

Check the gap on all eight new Mopar RC12MCC4 — or equivalent — spark plugs, using a spark plug gap tool. The Dodge 4.7-liter engine requires a spark plug gap of 0.038 to 0.042 inches. Exchange any incorrectly gapped plugs with new ones, as they are not adjustable.

Which is the best spark plug for a Dodge Durango?

The best spark plug to use on your 4.7L Dodge Durango or Dakota is the factory original spark plug. And this bad boy is the Champion spark plug brand. The truth of the matter is that it doesn’t matter what brand of spark plug you use because they’re all going to work. Of course some will work better than others.

When to take spark plugs out of hemi Ram?

As you remove each coil pack from the valve cover, you want to remove the wiring running to each coil pack and as you set the coil packs aside, make sure to keep track of which unit goes to which cylinder. Once all eight coil packs are out of the way, it is time to take out the spark plugs.

Tighten the spark plug to 20 foot-pounds, using a torque wrench, 6-inch extension and spark plug socket. Coat the inside of the coil pack’s rubber boot with dielectric grease. Set the ignition coil back on the spark plug and press it down until it clicks into place.

How do you replace a spark plug in a car?

Pull the spark plug from the spark plug socket. Press a new spark plug into the spark plug socket until the rubber insert inside the socket secures the spark plug. Hand-tighten the spark plug into the engine, using the spark plug socket and 6-inch extension.

Where are the spark plugs on a Dodge 4.7L?

I have the older 4.7L, and in that setup, there is an electrical plug to each coil pack and a single bolt that holds it in. After you remove the “hat” on top of the engine, you can pop off the plug and remove the bolt, the pack then lifts up and the spark plug is underneath it.

I have the older 4.7L, and in that setup, there is an electrical plug to each coil pack and a single bolt that holds it in. After you remove the “hat” on top of the engine, you can pop off the plug and remove the bolt, the pack then lifts up and the spark plug is underneath it.

The 2005 model year brought about the addition of an exhaust gas recirculation system and knock sensors to the small 4.7-liter. A total of three models of 2005 Dodges used the 4.7-liter engine: the Ram 1500, Dakota and Durango.

This risk is compounded by the fact that both cylinder heads, on your 4.7L v8 engine, are made of aluminum. What you can do, to cool down the engine fast, is to place a box fan (or any type of house fan) on top of the engine. This will cool the engine down in around 15 to 30 minutes.

What happens when spark plugs are worn out on a Dodge Dakota?

If the spark plugs are severely worn out, you’re going to notice a misfire under load and/or a rough idle condition when you come to stop. The misfire will cause the PCM, on your 4.7L Dodge Dakota or Durango, to light up the check engine light with one or several misfire trouble codes. You’ll see one or more of the following:

Locate the eight coil packs on the top of the engine, just above the valve covers. Unplug the coil pack wiring harness, by pressing the locking button on the harness and pulling the harness from the coil pack. Remove the bolt securing the coil pack to the engine, using a ratchet and socket.

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Ruth Doyle