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Old 02-05-2009, 06:51 AM
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My Explorer has a 4.6L aluminum engine. I had the plugs changed at about 60,000 miles to avoid possible difficulties later on. Carbon buildup on threads that extend into the combustion chamber can also very easily screw up the threads in any aluminum heads.

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