Why is a HEMI more powerful?
Both the HEMI and flathead engines operate basically the same, but the HEMI has a domed top rather than the standard flat surface. The pistons in the HEMI’s block usually have a higher compression ratio, which quickly delivers more power to the vehicle.
How often should you change your spark plugs in a Dodge Ram 1500?
How often should you change your spark plugs in a 2013 Dodge Ram 1500? 5.7 hemi. And why? Also is there a need to get a higher performance spark plug or a standard OEM change? I have 2013 ram hemi and my owners manual calls for every 30k, I have standard copper.
Can you change the spark plugs on a hemi Ram?
Once all eight coil packs are out of the way, it is time to take out the spark plugs. The spark plugs for cylinders one through five are pretty easy to change, but six, seven and eight are tough. Seven is against the firewall and you have to wade through the heater hoses to get to the plugs, but the real nightmare comes with cylinder six and eight.
Why are spark plugs only 30, 000 miles?
Asked the dealer about changing to a platinum plug to avoid the 30,000 mile change and was told that the plug used in the 5.7 Hemi is made by NJK for that engine, and only that engine, and that changing to a platinum will lead to nothing but troubles.
Where are the spark plugs on a 2010 Dodge Ram?
It should be noted that this piece focuses on the 2010 Ram with the throttle body at the front of the engine bay, but the portion that relates to the actual plug removal applies to the older trucks as well. The OP begins with a list of the items needed to do this job:
Where are the spark plugs on a hemi Ram?
The first step of the Hemi Ram spark plug change project is to remove the engine air intake system and get all of that out of your way. On the 2009 and newer models, the throttle body is at the front of the engine bay while on the pre-2009 Hemi engines, the throttle body is located back near the firewall.
Can you change the spark plugs on a ram truck?
One of those features – or actually, 16 of those features – are the spark plugs. The modern Hemi engine in the Ram trucks rely on a two-plug-per-cylinder head design, making tune-ups more costly. Fortunately, you can save yourself some money by changing the spark plugs yourself, but parts of the job can be a real headache without a good plan.
Asked the dealer about changing to a platinum plug to avoid the 30,000 mile change and was told that the plug used in the 5.7 Hemi is made by NJK for that engine, and only that engine, and that changing to a platinum will lead to nothing but troubles.
When to replace spark plugs on Dodge 5.7L?
Why does the 5.7L owners manual recommend spark plugs replacement at only 30,000 miles while the 6.1L says can go to 100,000 miles? What have you guys experienced, is it really necessary to change plugs that early on 5.7L? (Wife is looking to buy a new 2011 Charger R/T so that’s how this question came up). The 5.7s have different plugs.