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Old 05-17-2001, 10:50 AM
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I recently got 96 Max and was wondering how old its fuel filter and spark plugs were. Is there any way to find out by looking at them or something or should I just change them regardles to play it safe?

what fuel filter do you folks recommend to use on 96 Max or does it matter?

I heard that NGK cold sparks work best in Max is that true?

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Old 05-17-2001, 11:07 AM
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Originally posted by zaebis
I recently got 96 Max and was wondering how old its fuel filter and spark plugs were. Is there any way to find out by looking at them or something or should I just change them regardles to play it safe? ...
Visual inspection is not a reliable indicator of age. If in doubt, replace them.
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Old 05-17-2001, 11:09 AM
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Originally posted by zaebis
I recently got 96 Max and was wondering how old its fuel filter and spark plugs were. Is there any way to find out by looking at them or something or should I just change them regardles to play it safe?

what fuel filter do you folks recommend to use on 96 Max or does it matter?

I heard that NGK cold sparks work best in Max is that true?

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Chances are they are the original parts. As far as the plugs go, you should probably go with the NGK's. I went with Bosch +4's and noticed a very little drop in performance in lower RPM's and more power up top. My fuel filter replacement is a generic on from Autozone. Noticed a big performance difference when I installed the new one.

Mind you that the NGK plugs are $25 each. Get them from Courtesy Nissan for around $10. They sell the all 6 in a package for around $50. Oh yeah, good luck with getting the fuel filter out, it's crazy trying to get it out.

http://www.courtesyparts.com/
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Old 05-17-2001, 11:23 AM
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Fuel filter

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... good luck with getting the fuel filter out, it's crazy trying to get it out. ...
Accessing the fuel filter is more difficult on 4Gen cars with ABS. Some owners report a frustrating experience while others say "piece of cake".

See http://integra.vtec.net/geeser/mega...0k_service.html
and scroll down to Step 3, Fuel Filter.

Go to Steve Cutchen's excellent MaxFAQ page:
http://web2.airmail.net/scutchen/max_faq/
Click on SUBTOPICS below Maintenance.
Click on Changing the Fuel Filter
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Old 05-17-2001, 11:31 AM
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Re: Fuel filter

Originally posted by Daniel B. Martin
Accessing the fuel filter is more difficult on 4Gen cars with ABS. Some owners report a frustrating experience while others say "piece of cake".

See http://integra.vtec.net/geeser/mega...0k_service.html
and scroll down to Step 3, Fuel Filter.

Go to Steve Cutchen's excellent MaxFAQ page:
http://web2.airmail.net/scutchen/max_faq/
Click on SUBTOPICS below Maintenance.
Click on Changing the Fuel Filter
I agree, but when you have big hands and decent size arms it doesn't help. I had imprints of engine parts all over my left arm.
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