How many spark plugs does a Dodge V8 have?
A V8 engine has 8 cylinders so it will have 8 spark plugs. Hemi V8 engines use two spark plugs per cylinder which means 16 spark plugs in total.
Where are the spark plugs on a Dodge Ram 4.7L?
Not open for further replies. Has anyone ever changed the spark plugs on an ’08 Ram 4.7L V-8? Since the ’08 motor has 2 spark plugs per cylinder I have been told that the second set of spark plugs is under the 8 ignition coils.
How does a spark plug work in a 4.7L V8?
Each of the eight cylinders in your 4.7L v8 engine needs air, fuel, and spark to create power. It’s the spark plug that has the critical job of delivering the spark that the ignition coil creates into the cylinder it’s bolted into. The spark then ignites the air-fuel mixture within the cylinder to push the piston down.
How often should I replace the spark plugs on a 4.7L Dodge?
This risk is compounded by the fact that both cylinder heads, on your 4.7L v8 engine, are made of aluminum. What you can do, to cool down the engine fast, is to place a box fan (or any type of house fan) on top of the engine. This will cool the engine down in around 15 to 30 minutes.
Which is the best spark plug for a Dodge Durango?
The best spark plug to use on your 4.7L Dodge Durango or Dakota is the factory original spark plug. And this bad boy is the Champion spark plug brand. The truth of the matter is that it doesn’t matter what brand of spark plug you use because they’re all going to work. Of course some will work better than others.
Not open for further replies. Has anyone ever changed the spark plugs on an ’08 Ram 4.7L V-8? Since the ’08 motor has 2 spark plugs per cylinder I have been told that the second set of spark plugs is under the 8 ignition coils.
This risk is compounded by the fact that both cylinder heads, on your 4.7L v8 engine, are made of aluminum. What you can do, to cool down the engine fast, is to place a box fan (or any type of house fan) on top of the engine. This will cool the engine down in around 15 to 30 minutes.
Each of the eight cylinders in your 4.7L v8 engine needs air, fuel, and spark to create power. It’s the spark plug that has the critical job of delivering the spark that the ignition coil creates into the cylinder it’s bolted into. The spark then ignites the air-fuel mixture within the cylinder to push the piston down.
The best spark plug to use on your 4.7L Dodge Durango or Dakota is the factory original spark plug. And this bad boy is the Champion spark plug brand. The truth of the matter is that it doesn’t matter what brand of spark plug you use because they’re all going to work. Of course some will work better than others.