[B]Spark Plugs - NGK Platnium BKR5EGP7090[/B]

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09-05-2006, 10:45 AM

asianbandit

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[B]Spark Plugs - NGK Platnium BKR5EGP7090[/B]

I replaced the spark plugs a few weeks ago. I went to Advanced Auto and got these plugs Spark Plugs - NGK Platnium BKR5EGP7090 (It came in a yellow and gray box). They were only $3 dollars per plug. I keep on seeing people on here paying 3 times a much for the same type of plugs. Am I using the right ones? Or is there a different number for my 1999 Maxima?

09-05-2006, 10:49 AM

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I paid $1.98 for each of mine.

BKR5E-11

09-05-2006, 10:55 AM

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I paid about 12 bucks a plug for my ngk OEM plugs. "Double Platinum"

PFR5G-11

Expensive yes... why... idk but they are the oem part and I dont want to go cheap on plugs.

09-05-2006, 11:03 AM

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Anybody use the same plugs as me??

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Does anybody use the same type plugs that I have? Just wondering, after doing the tune-up got a slight knock, one that was not there before. Just wondering if i am using the correct plugs or not...

09-05-2006, 11:13 AM

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I dont c that plug number on the NGK website as plugs available for our car. I don't know where your getting it from, it doesnt exist in ngks database.

09-05-2006, 11:46 AM

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I just changed mine yesterday, bought the NGK Laser Platinum (OEM) for about $10/ea from Advanced Auto. My old plugs still looked very good when I yanked them out, only had 40K miles so I think they should last much longer, but I did it anyway.

09-05-2006, 11:52 AM

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I dont c that plug number on the NGK website as plugs available for our car. I don't know where your getting it from, it doesnt exist in ngks database.

It is below, the G-power Plat. Thanks for letting me know about the NGk website. Now i know i have the correct one in there. These are the right plugs for the 99 Maxima... i guess

http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/apps/ca...engineid=30031

09-05-2006, 12:34 PM

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They are correct plugs, but they just don't last as long as PFR5G-11.

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09-05-2006, 06:54 PM

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I have never heard of anyone on this website using those plugs. I wouldn't use them.

09-05-2006, 07:06 PM

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I use BKR5E's..

09-05-2006, 07:35 PM

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I have never heard of anyone on this website using those plugs. I wouldn't use them.

I put a set in last month. The Max runs great on 'em.

09-05-2006, 07:37 PM

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They are correct plugs, but they just don't last as long as PFR5G-11.

If the Lasers are good for 60K, How long for the G-Powers?

09-06-2006, 04:43 AM

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NGK Japan's website says that they are same as conventional (copper) ones.

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If the Lasers are good for 60K, How long for the G-Powers?

09-06-2006, 05:12 AM

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i've shopped around and is not a person who would pay the most for something i can get cheaper....i jsut winded up goign to the dealership because it was about the same price..i would of saved around $7 total if i ordered from a website....

09-06-2006, 05:45 AM

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anyone used the ngk iridium plugs instead....ive heard a few people say they arent good, with no explaination as to why they arent

09-06-2006, 06:03 AM

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I had a buddy tell me the other day that copper core are better performance wise, they just don't last as long.

09-06-2006, 06:33 AM

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anyone used the ngk iridium plugs instead....ive heard a few people say they arent good, with no explaination as to why they arent

I use the NGK Irridiums, have for quite a while, and they a doing just fine......

09-06-2006, 08:16 AM

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FYI: Making the thread title bold won't attract anymore attention.

09-06-2006, 01:03 PM

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Obviously

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FYI: Making the thread title bold won't attract anymore attention.

It got yours. Too bad it did not work though.

09-06-2006, 01:04 PM

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Good News..

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I put a set in last month. The Max runs great on 'em.

Thanks for the post, makes me feel a better about putting them in.

09-06-2006, 03:23 PM

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Thanks for the post, makes me feel a better about putting them in.

No prob...... The G-power plat has a thinner conductor than the more expensive Laser plat. As a result, the G-power is rated for about 30K mi. as opposed to the Lasers 60K. but within it's rated operational life, I think it's performance is as good as it's higher priced sibling.

09-09-2006, 08:37 AM

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Talk to Dave at Garrands Nissan, OEM NGK Platinums for $8.25.

http://www.garrands-nissan.com

I just swapped mine out this morning after 60,000 miles.