@ps4toreallife852 You no nothing. It's called spark plug maintenance and proper torque. Typical hater non mechanic. I'm loyal to a powertrain, not a brand. Whatever your brand is, I'm sure it has junk.
@bobbydelamar606 lol your funny im not saying the job you just done im saying that 4.6 usually always have that problem in a long run but funny tho you was looking for a back and forth lmao
@ps4toreallife852 I mentioned my job because I've worked on these 4.6s. I'm sorry, most people start talking trash and have never turned a wrench. There's a reason they used the Crown Vic in taxi's, cop cars, fleet and security vehicles, etc. for years.
I've had a 99 Mercury Grand Marquis, 97 Lincoln Town Car, and a 2010 Ford Crown Vic police interceptor. What amazed me about those cars is how many things could be broken and the car still gets you to where you're going.
Crown Victoria, I'm going to guess ex-government car. Low miles, lots of idling and short trips, maintained by civil service employees. "If the plugs are stuck, skip it. Replace the coils and get it back in service."
@@georgegravette1132 that's my truck 2009 f250 71k miles. I think it broke down so sat. Was dusty inside. The dealership I got it from fixed it, replaced the AC and I think the transmission and sold it to me
@gbeving3167 I have owned Ford products and I never put any other plugs in those Ford vehicles, but Motorcraft! I put Bosch in my German cars and NGK in my Japanese automobiles.
Brand makes no difference, plugs are rated by heat ranges for the most part amongst other variables but most of the time there will be multiple options that will cross over to the oe part..just need to do your due diligence and make sure it is identical or better.
@@AlexTheCarDoctor Yep, and not just plugs. A lot of aftermarket or cheap replacement parts are physically identical, but the computers are programmed to read a specific volt/amp/resistance value, and cheap parts don't quite play nice. More and more I find myself spending a little more on OE parts and saving myself the hassle.
@micahrobinson530 I wish it were false. Our fleet trucks tell a different story. Between incompatibility and cheap parts being faulty right from the factory, we've learned that anything needing electricity is a 50/50 chance it won't work right, or for very long. And on a part that is tough or time-consuming to unearth (like fuel pumps), it is just better to spend more and do it once. Many of my local mechanic friends have the same opinion, which they explain to their customers.
Could be heat range being the exact right one, the materials used. They seem simple looking at them, piece of metal covered in ceramic with an electrode in the middle and a ground strap for thr spark to jump across. Modern ignition systems are very sensitive to even the smallest change.
Those v8’s were solid but I don’t care how solid a car is, if it has been neglected, it’s just a matter of time. Not IF, but when. Also, low mileage on a car that looks like that could be a huge 🚩
Just because you can, don’t mean you should. I believe in putting the recommended brand and material type back in the car. That’s just the way I do things.
Question is why put in AC Delco plugs in a Ford when Motorcraft are available and likely cost is comparable and you KNOW the Motorcraft plugs will have no issues and meet the OEM standards. Just seems to make sense to use.
I wish I could get my car to spit, sputter and barely run cuz it would mean I'm making progress lol. After 8 months I only got the starter spinning...wiring issues cuz I switch the transmission from auto to a manual. Spark isn't leaving the coil so I've been kinda stumped. I'm trying out a new ignitor this week but I won't hold my breath on it. I blamed the plugs at the start, then the wires and then everything on and inside the distributor lol. Rats chewed the wiring to the coil too. There's probably more chewed wires I'm missing but I pulled the dash and as much of the wire looms as I could to find them all. I fixed a bunch of chewed wires on the main engine harness and all I got was my rear wiper motor and power antenna to work again haha
Bro, I got a 1998 Lexus ls400::. Just did the starter, and I replaced the coolant galley gaskets so I know there is air in the system but it will NOT stop over heating… I watched your burping tutorial, it started going up over the half way point, turn over flowed so i turned the car off
I remember my friend gave me his 90 Chevy Caprice in the late 2000s it had the original wires and plugs in it, and they broke on me taking those bad boys out
I love using "cheap" OEM plugs in customers cars. Why? They hear "OEM" and think it is the best. Those plugs are $80 after tax in Autozone with my commercial account. Charge $120 for labor and the labor is done in 45 minutes on this 4.6 Crown Vic 😅😅😅
Makes you wonder the age and mileage. I just got a 2008 Dodge with 80,000 miles. 2 owners so I'm guessing 1 was an old person? No clue but can't complain on mine.
Hey Alex ac Delco are ok for Buicks right?? I know that's good old America right there but I just want to be sure also if I have a coolant leak how can I determine if it's the reservoir itself or just a cracked hose??
How funny Chevy spark plugs in a Ford it's like the old Fords my uncle has a Ford F-100 1950s. I called it and misfit it has a Chevy motor in a Ford truck.
Not to be ignorant and just generally wondering why do the spark plugs matter? I know they need to be gapped properly and outside of known brands like ngk, denso, ac delco, etc why does it matter? I know there are types like iridium tipped and all but yea factoring all those things in why would the brand/version matter as long as its not some cheapo pos?
I got a 1996 impala ss it just sitting infront of my house ain’t nothing wrong wit it nd it ain’t been driving in like 3 years with only 60k miles somebody offer me 30k last week
Those Crown Vics are great cars. That 4.6 is almost bulletproof.
@bobbydelamar606 yep. Same engine in my mustang and it's great. Doesn't make a ton of power but it still has the intoxicating V8 rumble
They are bullet proof into the spark plug Ethier plow out of the head or when you do spark plugs and it pull the threads out with the plug smh
@ps4toreallife852 You no nothing. It's called spark plug maintenance and proper torque. Typical hater non mechanic. I'm loyal to a powertrain, not a brand. Whatever your brand is, I'm sure it has junk.
@bobbydelamar606 lol your funny im not saying the job you just done im saying that 4.6 usually always have that problem in a long run but funny tho you was looking for a back and forth lmao
@ps4toreallife852 I mentioned my job because I've worked on these 4.6s. I'm sorry, most people start talking trash and have never turned a wrench. There's a reason they used the Crown Vic in taxi's, cop cars, fleet and security vehicles, etc. for years.
I've had a 99 Mercury Grand Marquis, 97 Lincoln Town Car, and a 2010 Ford Crown Vic police interceptor. What amazed me about those cars is how many things could be broken and the car still gets you to where you're going.
My 00 had bad axel seals on both sides, a vacuum leak, and bad cats. Ran like a champ😂😂😂
Crown Victoria, I'm going to guess ex-government car. Low miles, lots of idling and short trips, maintained by civil service employees. "If the plugs are stuck, skip it. Replace the coils and get it back in service."
@@georgegravette1132 that's my truck 2009 f250 71k miles. I think it broke down so sat. Was dusty inside. The dealership I got it from fixed it, replaced the AC and I think the transmission and sold it to me
That wasn’t dirt, that was dried glycol from coolant leaks. Need an intake as well. Crossover tube is smoked as they all are.
Good information on the proper brand of plugs
We need an update on this one, Alex.
AcDelco in fact makes parts for everything. Have an acdelco water pump on my 03 bmw745li
Yeah they do. I wouldn’t do it but hey, if it works it works lol
Parts are often interchangeable, but I would stick to OEM.
@@reyandy4851 I'm a big believer in ngk plugs, but for a ford, motorcraft is a close second.
@gbeving3167 I have owned Ford products and I never put any other plugs in those Ford vehicles, but Motorcraft! I put Bosch in my German cars and NGK in my Japanese automobiles.
@reyandy4851 my 3.5 ecoboost gets ngk, heck, even my 350 small block chevy gets ngk. If it's good enough for 200hp/L + it's good enough for me.
Run Into The Issue A Lot On Ford Trucks, The Rear 2 Passenger Side Spark Are Usually Coated In Antifreeze & Suck To Remove
Can we see the before and after on the repair.
Yes!
yeah man. interesting to see an update on this crown Victoria.
@@XTRABIG posting one in my shorts now. I also will have the full vlog on my channel tonight!
They're good enough for Ford but pH balance for gm's
I didn’t expect the spark plugs of any crown Vic to ever look good
I wish your garage was in my town nw ga u seem vey good mechanic /honest person
Alex the good car doctor takes care of his old patients
Intake manifold vacuum leak has entered the chat.
My friend has a crown Victoria. Reliable. The definition of bulletproof. Could have engine problems and still run.
Motorcraft or Autolite run magnificent in the 4.6 modular.
Going thru the motions with this whip
The panther platform most reliable ford engine ever made.. easily get 300k + plus miles with good maintenance. I've seen some with over 500k miles
Best car ever made.
Those AC Delco plugs are slightly shorter than the motor craft also meaning the coil won’t seat properly on top of it
$160 to change out spark plugs in 2022... its $319now at Firestone just to replace wm, madness
Brand makes no difference, plugs are rated by heat ranges for the most part amongst other variables but most of the time there will be multiple options that will cross over to the oe part..just need to do your due diligence and make sure it is identical or better.
I’m sure it will work. But some cars are finicky about plugs. As a shop owner, it’s best to go with the recommended brand.
@@AlexTheCarDoctor Yep, and not just plugs. A lot of aftermarket or cheap replacement parts are physically identical, but the computers are programmed to read a specific volt/amp/resistance value, and cheap parts don't quite play nice. More and more I find myself spending a little more on OE parts and saving myself the hassle.
This is false.
@micahrobinson530 I wish it were false. Our fleet trucks tell a different story. Between incompatibility and cheap parts being faulty right from the factory, we've learned that anything needing electricity is a 50/50 chance it won't work right, or for very long. And on a part that is tough or time-consuming to unearth (like fuel pumps), it is just better to spend more and do it once. Many of my local mechanic friends have the same opinion, which they explain to their customers.
@@matthewpeterson3329 I was referring to the original comment. What you said was accurate.
Aspiring car guy here. Hey Alex, I thought it was just a certain size and gap that mattered with spark plugs. Why do the brands matter?
Great question!
Honestly, I don't think you'll get any different answers here.
I was wondering the same thing. 🤔
Could be heat range being the exact right one, the materials used. They seem simple looking at them, piece of metal covered in ceramic with an electrode in the middle and a ground strap for thr spark to jump across. Modern ignition systems are very sensitive to even the smallest change.
Those v8’s were solid but I don’t care how solid a car is, if it has been neglected, it’s just a matter of time. Not IF, but when. Also, low mileage on a car that looks like that could be a huge 🚩
You can put any spark plug in any engine as long as it meets the OEM spec's.
Just because you can, don’t mean you should. I believe in putting the recommended brand and material type back in the car. That’s just the way I do things.
Put a set of Denso plugs in a 5.3 LS, let us know how it goes 🤔
Question is why put in AC Delco plugs in a Ford when Motorcraft are available and likely cost is comparable and you KNOW the Motorcraft plugs will have no issues and meet the OEM standards. Just seems to make sense to use.
While yes that is true, you should always go with the OEM for spark plugs. The same price and will 100% be spec’d for your vehicle.
I only put Bosch spark plugs in my German vehicle because Bosch are German spark plugs!
Ac delco on a ford and motorceaft on a chevy is weird but as long as its the right plug no it doesn't matter
I wish I could get my car to spit, sputter and barely run cuz it would mean I'm making progress lol. After 8 months I only got the starter spinning...wiring issues cuz I switch the transmission from auto to a manual. Spark isn't leaving the coil so I've been kinda stumped. I'm trying out a new ignitor this week but I won't hold my breath on it. I blamed the plugs at the start, then the wires and then everything on and inside the distributor lol. Rats chewed the wiring to the coil too. There's probably more chewed wires I'm missing but I pulled the dash and as much of the wire looms as I could to find them all. I fixed a bunch of chewed wires on the main engine harness and all I got was my rear wiper motor and power antenna to work again haha
Ya I would have thought it was the plugs too. Those were bad
Today's patient😂😂😂
Spark is spark at the end of the day
Bro, I got a 1998 Lexus ls400::. Just did the starter, and I replaced the coolant galley gaskets so I know there is air in the system but it will NOT stop over heating… I watched your burping tutorial, it started going up over the half way point, turn over flowed so i turned the car off
I remember my friend gave me his 90 Chevy Caprice in the late 2000s it had the original wires and plugs in it, and they broke on me taking those bad boys out
Never hear of Moca Auto Parts, they have timing chain for Camaro. Are they any good or should I stick with expensive OEM chain?
I got a 98 12 valve cummins. What would my spark plug intervals be?
Its got burnt exhaust valve.
Gotta know your stuff
I love using "cheap" OEM plugs in customers cars. Why? They hear "OEM" and think it is the best. Those plugs are $80 after tax in Autozone with my commercial account. Charge $120 for labor and the labor is done in 45 minutes on this 4.6 Crown Vic 😅😅😅
Makes you wonder the age and mileage. I just got a 2008 Dodge with 80,000 miles. 2 owners so I'm guessing 1 was an old person? No clue but can't complain on mine.
I love vics!!!!
Hey Alex ac Delco are ok for Buicks right?? I know that's good old America right there but I just want to be sure also if I have a coolant leak how can I determine if it's the reservoir itself or just a cracked hose??
Pressure test.
Why does the plug matter? What's the science behind it and brands of plugs?
How do you feel about ngk and motorcraft spark plugs?
They good! 💯
AC Delco Spark Plugs Are NGK...Look It Up
Im a gm guy an even I know motorcraft is for ford. Who would ac Delco in Ford vehicle
How funny Chevy spark plugs in a Ford it's like the old Fords my uncle has a Ford F-100 1950s. I called it and misfit it has a Chevy motor in a Ford truck.
Run a c's in my foreign mustang , rank great😅
Grandma car
Can I be your apprentice
Not to be ignorant and just generally wondering why do the spark plugs matter? I know they need to be gapped properly and outside of known brands like ngk, denso, ac delco, etc why does it matter? I know there are types like iridium tipped and all but yea factoring all those things in why would the brand/version matter as long as its not some cheapo pos?
motorcraft plugs are ngk. good stuff 💪🏻
I got a 1996 impala ss it just sitting infront of my house ain’t nothing wrong wit it nd it ain’t been driving in like 3 years with only 60k miles somebody offer me 30k last week
Cool story bro
And it's still in front of your house? 🤔
I'd tell them to *"SHOW ME THE MONEY!*
Motorcraft plugs are trash . Use Autolite instead .
LONG time Ford technician here .