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Old 06-08-2010, 05:12 AM
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check your MAF harness. Might wanna replace it. Test MAF and IACV per FSM too.
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Old 06-08-2010, 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Dexter
The plugs I had in (BOSCH quadfires) were all burned up and ashy with only 6 months in they probably woudn't have lasted longer than a month had I not pulled them out thats how bad they were, I threw them away before it occured to me to take pictures , but I put NGK platinums in and started it up...DAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMNNNNNN the difference in power is like night and day, the engine now has more power, and accelerates quicker, DRIVING the MAX has been made enjoyable again!

I recommend putting NGK platinums to anyone with a MAX if you wanna bring out it's full power.

P.S.: F*CK YOU BOSCH YOUR SPARKPLUGS SUCK
hey i just wanted to know if you experienced any pinging with the old plugs that you had in there.......................
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hey i just wanted to know if you experienced any pinging with the old plugs that you had in there.......................
Hey bob-lee - No pinging, just purchased the car it had 85K. I wanted to give it a tune up. Plugs - Fuel filter - Oil Change - Air filter - Got some error codes misfire changed out a few coils with used ones - new Knock Sensor - cleaned my IACV , Throttle body , Sea foamed intake and Gas Tank. Still I'm experiencing erratic idle only when it warms up though. Don't know what it might be it seems it could be a bad connection some where maybe on the MAF or the plug to it or ????. All injectors are clicking equal no abnormal sounds from one to the other. Any Suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
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Old 06-09-2010, 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted by bob-lee
hey i just wanted to know if you experienced any pinging with the old plugs that you had in there.......................
I'll pretend I didin't notice that your asking him about A post from 2006
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Old 06-09-2010, 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by dj99gxe
Hey bob-lee - No pinging, just purchased the car it had 85K. I wanted to give it a tune up. Plugs - Fuel filter - Oil Change - Air filter - Got some error codes misfire changed out a few coils with used ones - new Knock Sensor - cleaned my IACV , Throttle body , Sea foamed intake and Gas Tank. Still I'm experiencing erratic idle only when it warms up though. Don't know what it might be it seems it could be a bad connection some where maybe on the MAF or the plug to it or ????. All injectors are clicking equal no abnormal sounds from one to the other. Any Suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
Hes not talking to you OMG it gets better
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Old 06-09-2010, 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by dj99gxe
Hey bob-lee - No pinging, just purchased the car it had 85K. I wanted to give it a tune up. Plugs - Fuel filter - Oil Change - Air filter - Got some error codes misfire changed out a few coils with used ones - new Knock Sensor - cleaned my IACV , Throttle body , Sea foamed intake and Gas Tank. Still I'm experiencing erratic idle only when it warms up though. Don't know what it might be it seems it could be a bad connection some where maybe on the MAF or the plug to it or ????. All injectors are clicking equal no abnormal sounds from one to the other. Any Suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

U didnt mention u cleaned MAF. more than likely its the MAF or the MAF harness. Check voltages for MAF per FSM. Clean it with MAF cleaner. I dont trust ebay MAFs no matter what anyone say. Get one from autozone, if u need to replace.

SInce its so easy, check impedance on CPS and IACV too. Clean the ground points on the intake manifold for the CKPS and the ground point near the coolant overfill as well.
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Old 06-12-2010, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by BronxSleeperMax187
I'll pretend I didin't notice that your asking him about A post from 2006
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Hes not talking to you OMG it gets better
Must we flame the new guy?
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Old 06-12-2010, 11:07 AM
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Yeah guys bosch is mostly for BMW volkswagen and mercedes as far as spark plugs go.
I cant really complain about there other parts in nissans such as o2 sensors.
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Old 06-12-2010, 11:09 AM
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bosch is also the oem for dodge.
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Old 06-12-2010, 10:45 PM
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really ? oem for all chrysler vehicles was champion back in the early 90's...
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Old 06-18-2010, 07:22 PM
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Crap, I just bought 6 Bosch platinum non-capping plugs, should I return them and get NKG ones?
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Old 06-18-2010, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by defiance
really ? oem for all chrysler vehicles was champion back in the early 90's...
for my 89 van it was bosch. dodges come with bosch injectors bosch ignition etc....bosch fuel puimp. I know i replaced all that crap. it says bosch and chrysler right on it.

but its true champion is the oem of the trucks. ram truck champion spark plug yes.

Actually it says ngk is the oem of some dodges. chrysler uses a few different ones.
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Old 06-19-2010, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by stamar
for my 89 van it was bosch. dodges come with bosch injectors bosch ignition etc....bosch fuel puimp. I know i replaced all that crap. it says bosch and chrysler right on it.

but its true champion is the oem of the trucks. ram truck champion spark plug yes.

Actually it says ngk is the oem of some dodges. chrysler uses a few different ones.
ya some dodge cars or trucks use ngk plugs as the oem. Some use bosch and some use champion. I just verified it.

champion makes good plugs for what it matters
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Old 06-19-2010, 11:07 AM
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Bosch 4001 Plugs...installed 6 months ago...runs great...any opinions on these plugs??...about 8000 miles so far & running fine & FlieS!....

had original NGK's up to 210k miles.....

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Old 06-19-2010, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by philly96maxima
Bosch 4001 Plugs...installed 6 months ago...runs great...any opinions on these plugs??...about 8000 miles so far & running fine & FlieS!....

had original NGK's up to 210k miles.....

Well if you don't have any issues with them just stick to it. You even said yourself the original NGK's lasted you 210K miles. Let's see if the bosch will make it that far.
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Old 06-19-2010, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Trini Boom
Well if you don't have any issues with them just stick to it. You even said yourself the original NGK's lasted you 210K miles. Let's see if the bosch will make it that far.
..yes yes,,I know the NGK's are the deal....just inquiring if any info on this particular plug..thee 4001's..........I tried pBosch platinums in a Mazda 626 years ago...pinged like mad and went back to the NGks in that also....but this time around,,,after I did the EGR cleanout and replace back fuel injectors,,,running like a rocket now,,,,I would have put the ngk's back,,but the part s place,,,out of stock.....just looking for some other real experience on this #4001 plug...
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