I want to give my Max a tune up , what plugs do you recommend. I want to use NGK Platinum +.

 

http://forums.maxima.org/search.php?...der=descending

 

Thanks !!!

 

Sprint,

One more question, I took the MAX in for the alternator replacement under the recall and the dealer did a 27 point inspection. They said my tranny fluid needed to be changed, should I have them change it for $85? I'm having them change the OPS.

The wanted
$135 Accessory Belts
$95 Flush and Fill
$300 Fuel System Cleanout

 

Do you have a 5 speed or Automatic?

SuDZ

 

I would assume auto. Manual tranny's don't require flushing.

Jiggs -

You could do the belts yourself for about $25 in parts if you're willing to, and I doubt that the fuel system cleaning will help, and I'm sure its not worth $300.

 

belts are a b!tch.. but they are dooable..
tranny.. flush and fill is easy.. depending on what tranny you got.. you can find the instructions around here..
fuel system cleanout is i spoke to a service tech.. he said the fuel cleaner you buy at the gas station is just as effective as the one they do there...

if you havn't done plugs before.. check my site

http://sprint.happygrovealumni.com/tails/sparkplug.htm

 

I bought my NGK platinums from Advance Auto, 60 bucks total

OT. Is there a way to do the fuel system clean yourself?, how would you do it?...i'm sure theres a write up somewhere, If someone could post it, thanks.

anu

 

Nice write-up sprite. That may be the most detailed spark plug write-up around.

 

Tranny Flush


http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....uid+and+amount

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....anny+and+flush

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....anny+and+flush

I like the first one the best..

 

thanks

 

Goto www.motorvate.ca and follow the links for Throttle Body cleaning. This is really easy to do. After you complete that, dump a bottle of Techron fuel system cleaner in your next full up.

Total cost for your fuel system clean out ~$25 bucks.

 

yeah I know, I just wanted to make surethe shop wasnt trying to get him for things he does not need.

SuDZ

 

This dealer does mechanical work excellent work , but they are notorious for how expensive they are. Dealers basically play upon peoples intelligence.Thanks for the help, and good information.

I'm still unsure of which plugs I should buy , because the opinions vary so much. I'll probably get the NGK Platinums.

 

Thanks for the link, but i followed the links to the throttle body and didn't find anything about the fuel system clean. Do you mean i need to just clean the throttle body and thats the same thing? and then add the techron stuff?...

anu

 

NGK Coppers..

if you don't mind changing them in 30k then coppers are better.. much better spark.. cheaper.. check my site for PN

 

Do you think that my local Autozone would have them ?

 

www.motorvate.ca is an excellent resource.

 

Nope, Autozone doesn't carry NGK's

anu

 

I guess I'll be making that dreaded trip to the dealer.

 

Don't do it! They wanted like $18 each when I checked. Talk to Matt or Jason at tustinnissanparts.com ask for the maxima.org discount and the oem plats are like $8 each, and no tax unless you live in CA. They will charge like $6 shipping.

 

And if you want them right now, go to Advance Auto, i paid 60 bucks for my platinums

anu

 

Those are for platinums, he's talking about coppers.

I get mine from advance auto parts. If they can't reference the plug part number, ask if they have NKG plugs for a 97 (I'd assume 95-99 are the same though) Altima. They are the stock plugs for it and many other Nissans. I think they charge around $1.50 or $1.99 per plug.

 

Thanks for the tip, there's and Advance auto near me too. NAPA had the platinum for $12.59 each. I'm going to check out tustin nissan....thanks Curt.

 

Funny, I also have a 97 SE and took it in for the alternator replacement and got the same line on belts and flush and fill. That must be their standard response to everyone going in for the recall!!

 

The Dealer's service departments job is to charge inflated prices.

 

What are the part numbers for the NGK platinums as well as coppers ?

 

Makes sense. Its a good way for them to recover some of their losses with the recall. I'm sure many people fall for it.