[jp1212pc]

So I've been a member of this forum for a while. Made very few if any statements pretty much just search the threads for info. But I have a 2005 1500 5.7 with 100,000 miles. I just did a brake job last week because the dealer wanted around $500 for the job and saved myself a bunch of dough. Now I'm in need for a tune-up and they want around $700 for that and won't be doing much more then changing spark plugs and wires or coil packs. Whichever, not quite clear on the tune up procedure. So I Was wondering If I could get a little guidance on what I exactly should be doing for the tune up-spark plugs, wires, coil packs????, Basically just need to know how any of you would go about tuning up a truck way over due of service. Any guidance or help would be much appreciated. Thanks.

 

[hydrex]

Don't change wires or coils! Change plugs, maybe fluids like antifreeze, trans fluid and filters, differential lubes , power steering fluid. I have almost 300,000 miles on my hemi Dodge Magnum, original wires, coils, water pump, power steering pump and I use the cheap Copper Champion plugs. Same with my Ram.

 

[RogerRamJet]

Hydrex nailed it. Do the work yourself and save another ton of money.

 

[dbuzz77]

lots of vids on youtube. i would link 1 but take your pick.

 

[jp1212pc]

Thanks guys. I will be taking your advice. Appreciate the help

 

[GTyankee]

buy your spark plugs from Rock Auto, you will save a ton of money that way & they got here fast
i just bought 16 plugs for my '09 5.7L, w/ 99,700 miles on it
cost was less then half of what the dealership wanted for the exact same brand & type

yours should be these
CHAMPION Part # 570 {#442, RE14MCC4} Copper Plus
.044 Gap; OE Plug
$1.71 each
http://www.rockauto.com

look under Ignition catagory

 

[jp1212pc]

Thanks for the info. Is that the correct part # and gap for 2005 1500 5.7. I know sometimes these auto shops aren't filled w/ the most knowledgable people and I wanted to have something to cross reference.

 

[jp1212pc]

I only ask because you said you have an 09' and I'm not familiar if there any diferences in the part# or gap for different years.

 

[Kamanhart]

Thanks for the info. Is that the correct part # and gap for 2005 1500 5.7. I know sometimes these auto shops aren't filled w/ the most knowledgable people and I wanted to have something to cross reference.

I only ask because you said you have an 09' and I'm not familiar if there any diferences in the part# or gap for different years.

Yepp that is the exact number and gap im running in my 05... changed them about 15k ago

 

[jp1212pc]

Cool thanks. Looks like I'm saving a butt load of money after your guys help and couldn't happen at a better time w/ the holidays coming and all.