Spark Plugs and Wires?

The Jackal · 06-30-2009, 08:18 AM

I am getting ready to replace my spark plugs and wires. Does anyone have any recommendations on what brand to buy. Any thing wrong with Autozone/Advanced Auto brand. This may already be out there but I couldn't find it with a quick search, what is the gap on the plug supposed to be? Thanks in advance for the help.

LushMoney · 06-30-2009, 08:28 AM

NGK is a good brand for Nissans, but I dont think 4th gen Maximas have spark plug wires...

**mtrai760** · 06-30-2009, 08:29 AM

NGK copper or platinum. Nothing else. Also, 4th gen on does not use spark plug wires.

96nismoSE · 06-30-2009, 08:42 AM

Haha youve been on here this long and still dont know maximas dont have spark plug wires.

Correction older generations do... but not past the VE...

ChrisMan287 · 06-30-2009, 08:51 AM

No wires. NGK coppers are great and cheap.

ThreePointO · 06-30-2009, 09:00 AM

yea NGKs r good but do not buy bosch.

*pmohr* · 06-30-2009, 09:44 AM

And gap is .039-043

Product_Of_Korea · 06-30-2009, 04:51 PM

So 4th gens dont have spark plug wires

HandsonMaxima. · 06-30-2009, 09:58 PM

oh god..
then what did i just order?
i thought i could trust my autozone mech.

ran bosch for almost a year, misfiring started and the Ngk V-powers cleared it right up. worth every penny IMO.

ThreePointO · 07-01-2009, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Product_Of_Korea

So 4th gens dont have spark plug wires

nope, they have coil packs which "plug in" to the sparkplugs. They kind of look like [extremely] bulky spark plug wires but they're not, and i dont think they need to be replaced unless they are causing problems.

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ran bosch for almost a year, misfiring started and the Ngk V-powers cleared it right up. worth every penny IMO.

Any NGKs r better than Bosch. You can get the copper ones for something like $1.50 a plug or less around here.

loxety · 07-01-2009, 07:56 AM

I bought NGK Platinum's from autozone a few months ago for $1.95 each

96nismoSE · 07-01-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ThreePointO

nope, they have coil packs which "plug in" to the sparkplugs. They kind of look like [extremely] bulky spark plug wires but they're not, and i dont think they need to be replaced unless they are causing problems.

He was kidding just to let you know.

The Jackal · 07-01-2009, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 96nismoSE

Haha youve been on here this long and still dont know maximas dont have spark plug wires.

Correction older generations do... but not past the VE...

Sorry nismo that I am not better versed in the electrical system of my Maxima, but seeing as I have never had to deal with this aspect of it, there would be no reason for me to know. I will be sure to do my homework next time, so I do not waste your precious time/great knowledge.

[quote=ThreePointO;7096583]nope, they have coil packs which "plug in" to the sparkplugs. They kind of look like [extremely] bulky spark plug wires but they're not, and i dont think they need to be replaced unless they are causing problems.

Well my car is missing, so I am assuming it is the plugs or coil packs. Not sure which.

*pmohr* · 07-01-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by The Jackal

Well my car is missing, so I am assuming it is the plugs or coil packs. Not sure which.

A misfire can be caused be more than just the plugs or coils. You could also be looking at injectors, wiring, ECU, CKPS'/CPS, etc.

Blackwind · 07-01-2009, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by pmohr

A misfire can be caused be more than just the plugs or coils. You could also be looking at injectors, wiring, ECU, CKPS'/CPS, etc.

woahhhh! slow down there skippy. thats way too much alph-bits fer this young'un to be takin in at once.

*pmohr* · 07-01-2009, 11:46 AM

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woahhhh! slow down there skippy. thats way too much alph-bits fer this young'un to be takin in at once.

Down here we just call em 'them thur electrical thangs'. YMMV.

Blackwind · 07-01-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by pmohr

Down here we just call em 'them thur electrical thangs'. YMMV.

well sheeeeeeut! then teach on son, teach on!

96nismoSE · 07-01-2009, 01:06 PM

[quote=The Jackal;7096666]Sorry nismo that I am not better versed in the electrical system of my Maxima, but seeing as I have never had to deal with this aspect of it, there would be no reason for me to know. I will be sure to do my homework next time, so I do not waste your precious time/great knowledge.

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Originally Posted by ThreePointO

nope, they have coil packs which "plug in" to the sparkplugs. They kind of look like [extremely] bulky spark plug wires but they're not, and i dont think they need to be replaced unless they are causing problems.

Well my car is missing, so I am assuming it is the plugs or coil packs. Not sure which.

kthanx

Product_Of_Korea · 07-01-2009, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackwind

well sheeeeeeut! then teach on son, teach on!

He dunt teach. He dun

and up here they call them thingy mijgers

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Originally Posted by ThreePointO

and i dont think they need to be replaced unless they are causing problems.

absolutely right i didnt even change them when i swapped my 3.5

K ill stop being a smarta$$ now...........

tosheto · 07-01-2009, 10:13 PM

I put some NGK V-power copper and gaped them 0.41. works great so far

*ColombianMax* · 07-01-2009, 10:29 PM

I'd stay stick with OEM which is NGK. If you have your owners manual it actually tells you the exact part number you should use. The FSM also states which type.

Product_Of_Korea · 07-02-2009, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by tosheto

I put some NGK V-power copper and gaped them 0.41. works great so far

V-power FTMFW

Under $2 dollars a plug and i prefer them over plats. Yeah you have to change them out more often. But IMO changing out your plugs often is not a bad thing

*Maxtank* · 07-02-2009, 05:56 AM

Coppers all the way, change them every year for less than $10. (overkill, I know)

96nismoSE · 07-02-2009, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxtank

Coppers all the way, change them every year for less than $10. (overkill, I know)

I spent almost $70 on NGK iridium plugs...

Product_Of_Korea · 07-02-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 96nismoSE

I spent almost $70 on NGK iridium plugs...

Holy crap......

Next time pick up some brk5e(iirc) at fleet farm for about 2 dollars a pop. I always use them if i have missing problems. I just throw in all new plugs to eliminate the possiblity of a plug issue.

vq30de100 · 07-02-2009, 01:28 PM

ive always goon NGK iridium love the way it ran + i was on a wet 100 shot so went extera n got them colder but ngk ftw

maxispeed · 07-02-2009, 07:23 PM

what do you guys think about those E3 spark plugs?

*pmohr* · 07-02-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by maxispeed

what do you guys think about those E3 spark plugs?

E3 Spark Plugs

Don't even bother, just get some NGKs, problem solved.

4th GENGTR · 07-08-2009, 07:26 PM

NGK Platinums are the best and they come with the proper gap out of the box.

96nismoSE · 07-08-2009, 08:21 PM

thank you for that.....