Measure from the electrode end of the plugs to the mating seat above the
threaded part. Comparing overall lengths of plugs is meaningless.

Alan Wedin wrote:
>
> Has anybody else run into problems finding spark plugs for a 2002 Stratus
> sedan (4 cyl, 2.4 L, DOHC)? The plug I took out of the car is a Champion
> RE14MCC5. It is about 3 1/2" long and has a tapered seat. Every auto parts
> store I have gone to looks up the car in the computer and comes back with
> plugs that are a full inch shorter and a flat seat. Since the VIN number
> indicates I have a 2001 engine, I have looked at 2001 and 2002 parts, both
> with the same result. I'm going to the dealership tomorrow, but I'd like to
> have some idea of what this plug is before I go. If the dealership tells me
> this is some special plug at $10.00 (or more) a pop, I'll clean up the
> existing plugs and put them back in.
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Alan Wedin
> http://home.earthlink.net/~awedinsprint