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SPARK PLUG RECOMMENDATION by arcadefreak36
Nov 04, 2005 (8:03 am)
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Was curious if anyone has a comparison on the
Champion RC9YC vs Autolite 3923 spark plug for a SOHC Neon?
 
   Which plug makes the Neon more responsive?
 
            Thanks
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Re: SPARK PLUG RECOMMENDATION [arcadefreak36] by farout
Nov 12, 2005 (5:06 pm)
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Replying to: arcadefreak36 (Nov 04, 2005 8:03 am)

I have had three Neons. I stii have two, a 96 with 176,000 mile on the orignal engine. And a 04 sxt. In several attempts to get more HP or MPG the Champion plugs proved they were a better plug for the Neon. Good luck
 
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Re: SPARK PLUG RECOMMENDATION [arcadefreak36] by farout
Nov 12, 2005 (5:06 pm)
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Replying to: arcadefreak36 (Nov 04, 2005 8:03 am)

I have had three Neons. I still have two, a 96 with 176,000 mile on the orignal engine. And a 04 sxt. In several attempts to get more HP or MPG the Champion plugs proved they were a better plug for the Neon. Good luck
 
Farout
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Re: SPARK PLUG RECOMMENDATION [farout] by arcadefreak36
Nov 22, 2005 (8:29 am)
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Replying to: farout (Nov 12, 2005 5:06 pm)

I just put in a set of Autolite 3923's and my Neon is more responsive than when it had Champion RC9YC's in it. Perhaps my Champion's were a little worn after 13K? That's pretty low mileage for a set of plugs.
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Re: SPARK PLUG RECOMMENDATION [arcadefreak36] by farout
Nov 27, 2005 (12:26 pm)
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Replying to: arcadefreak36 (Nov 22, 2005 8:29 am)

As a rule i generally change plugs myself. I have changed then as early as 18,000 or the longest is our 2004 which has 34,000 on it now, and is still getting 29 to 31mpg. I most likely will change them by 36,000. The plugs are fairly easy to change, and it sure beats $55.00 at the dealer. Good luck.
 
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Re: SPARK PLUG RECOMMENDATION [farout] by arcadefreak36
Nov 28, 2005 (12:46 pm)
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Replying to: farout (Nov 27, 2005 12:26 pm)

I did a little research on OEM spark plugs for Dodge/Chrysler products and it used to be Autolite. Why did they ever switch to Champion? I believe in the ABC's (Anything But Champion). They come gapped at .040 and the recommended gap is .035 so a little adjustment and they are fine. I agree with changing them yourself because one time I brought my car in for a tune up, the mechanic installed Bosch plugs (yuck). Car didn't like them.
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Re: SPARK PLUG RECOMMENDATION [arcadefreak36] by farout
Nov 29, 2005 (12:12 pm)
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Replying to: arcadefreak36 (Nov 28, 2005 12:46 pm)

I have had Chrysler products from 1971 and have only seen Champion. I have had good service from them, I think I will stick with what the car was made for. Good Luck.
 
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timing belt change by moondoggy1
Jan 21, 2006 (8:33 pm)
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Has anyone had to change there timing belt on the 2.0 liter sohc engine .if so did you have trouble getting the crank balancer off.if so how did you do it? I`ve tried heating it up with a propaine bottle torch but I don`t think it was hot enough to do the job. any idea`s????
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help! by alix3
Mar 16, 2006 (1:19 pm)
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i have a 2001 plymouth neon, and i recently had an oil change and my car seemed to be working fine, but now my engine light comes on and i dont know what to do or why it does this. It use to come on before i had my oil changed and went away, and in the past went on for like a day and never came back on.
can anyone help me?

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