Spark plugs

1996 FORD EXPLORER
120,000 MILES • 4.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALAN R
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I read that higher rated plugs are better for the right bank. is this true?
Jan 9, 2021 at 1:13 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

No, that is not true. When you replace the plugs, they all need to be the same. There is no better plug for 1 bank or the other.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-spark-plugs

The gap should be .056.

Roy
Jan 9, 2021 at 9:50 PM
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