It was time to change my sparkplugs (almost 90K).I decided to try bosch +4 plug's # R3 385 or part # 4458. After installing the new plugs the engine (454 vortec) the engine was running rough. I had no time to check the problem had to go on a planned trip of 600 miles total.The truck ran terrible, when I returned home I changed the plugs back to a new set of AC 41-932's. The engine ran like new. All of the Bosch plugs were dark and oily.I called Bosch and told my story to a service agent (Mike) .He told me to stick to original plugs in that engine and to call a techie for a refund (lost receipt).I asked Joe to get back to me as to what the problem was . After sending plugs to him I received them back with a letter.
Dear Mr
The sparkplugs submitted for inspection have been evaluated All of the spark plugs are gasoline and oil fouled. The submitted spark plugs are the correct plug for the application. No defects were found.
This situation would not be considered a warrantable condition and therefore Bosch can not provide any compensation assistance in this matter.Tha spark plugs submitted for evanuation are being returned to you.
We apologize for any inconvenience this situation may have caused you.
Joe Atteo
Customer relations
Automotive and Diesel Products
So does anyone have an idea why the old AC plugs ran fine, the Bosch plugs ran bad and the new AC plugs ran fine ?
This is the answer I wanted from them mainly because I had such high hopes for these plugs.9+ I want to know why there plugs did not work. I know the Bosch plugs were fouled, but I know they didn't have many miles on them and they made the truck run rough at an idle, gave me poor gas milage, and less power. They ran bad, right from the start.
dodge ram 1500 and dodge ram dakota
If a Dodge Dakota misfires under acceleration, the problem is either the spark plugs, the coil, or the distributor. It could also be a problem with the fuel pump, fuel filter, or the carburetor.
I changed my tps sensor on my 2001 Dakota and it solved this problem.
The specified spark plug gapping for the 1992 Dodge Dakota with the 2.5L L4 is .035-inches. The Bosch OE Platinum part# is 8118. As in many modern replacement plugs they come already gapped from the factory,
Dodge Dakota was created in 1986.
The Dodge Dakota was in the Dodge car brand until 2009, and was sold as the RAM Dakota until 2012.
Start with checking the fuses.
The Dodge Dakota was originally taken off of Dodge in 2009, then renamed the RAM Dakota until 2012.
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