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Old 09-11-2008, 09:14 AM
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I'm surprised to see so many peeps using the Iridiums.....
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Old 09-11-2008, 09:48 AM
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I had to go through a rigmarole getting my plugs at Autozone. Of course I decided to go on the day when their dumbest employee happened to be working.

I was looking for good plugs but didn't want to break the bank (obviously), so I decided on Autolite double plats (I know.....).

The man came back with coppers. I looked at the box, "Are you sure these are it?" (being in a decent mood, I didn't want to be an *******...) "Yeah, that's them." They even had a different part number. I took one out of the box, and sure enough the numbers matched up and it even had a copper tip. "But it says copper on the box, I wanted platinums." Without skipping a beat the man replied, "Yeah, that's what they're made of."

After a bit more goading he finally went back to check again, and actually came back with platinums (not the doubles I wanted, but I was tired of it).

To add insult to injury, he even asked if I needed anything else like wires, cap, or rotor...

So long story short, I'm a cheapass with Autolite Platinums. And I'm curious to know what Autozone's qualifications for hiring are.
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Originally Posted by 99BettySE
And I'm curious to know what Autozone's qualifications for hiring are.
a pulse and clean urine.
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Old 09-11-2008, 10:24 AM
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ngk all the way. i dont like running bosch in any import.
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Old 09-11-2008, 10:33 AM
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NGK coppers.

Way I look at it is the plats cost ~$10 a piece and last 60K. I'll just buy the coppers at $2 a piece and change them every 30K. Spend only $24 over the course of 60K miles instead of $60. Stronger spark, and I come out ahead money wise.
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Old 09-11-2008, 02:42 PM
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Stick with OEM.
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Old 09-11-2008, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ROCKART
a pulse and clean urine.
and a lack of knowledge.
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bosh platinums...
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<<<NGK Copper
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I just bought NGK Platinum G-Power's. They were $10 for 2 but i think it was a good choice. When I took out the ones in the car, all 3 of the front plugs were covered with oil and the passenger side one in the back. What causes this to happen?
I noticed a little difference when i took it for a run, however at the same time I installed a CAI....lol
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Old 01-19-2009, 04:13 PM
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Yup NGK for the for my MAX only that.
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Old 01-19-2009, 04:24 PM
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NGK Copper's .. Heard bosch sucks in our car's also
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Old 01-19-2009, 06:55 PM
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NGK Plats FTW!
Bosh dont do well in the maximas i had the bosh 4 tip Plats and they made the car run like S***! stick with NGK plugs
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Old 01-19-2009, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Bassbreaker
I just bought NGK Platinum G-Power's. They were $10 for 2 but i think it was a good choice. When I took out the ones in the car, all 3 of the front plugs were covered with oil and the passenger side one in the back. What causes this to happen?
I noticed a little difference when i took it for a run, however at the same time I installed a CAI....lol
Leaking plug tube seals. You've gotta pull the valve covers to replace them, so just grab a valve cover gasket set.
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Old 01-19-2009, 09:41 PM
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NGK's!!! v power regulars? not platnium or whatever
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Old 01-20-2009, 05:48 PM
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I run NGK platinum in most of our cars. Baja Turbo, SVX, and Maxima. I run Champion double plats in our Discovery because they work well in it.
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Old 01-20-2009, 07:58 PM
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i keep it real....NGK Iridium all the way. fa sho.
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Old 01-20-2009, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ROCKART
a pulse and clean urine.
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Old 01-21-2009, 01:30 AM
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whatever nissan installed in 2005 when they built my car.

still working fine no need to change,
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Old 01-21-2009, 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by ROCKART
a pulse and clean urine.
totally dont need clean urine(unless they changed policies)

I used to smoke blunts with the other employees in the bath room when I worked there(like 5yrs ago)
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Old 01-25-2009, 04:51 PM
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NGK Iridium IX!!! They're $8/plug but you can tell the difference as soon as you start it up. the engine runs smoother, especially when accelerating
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Old 01-25-2009, 05:23 PM
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Is your car stock? I thought you don't get any performance gains using iridiums unless you are boosted. I'm at 60k and was wondering if there is anything better than stock replacements. BTW I live like 5 miles down 46 from you.

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NGK Iridium IX!!! They're $8/plug but you can tell the difference as soon as you start it up. the engine runs smoother, especially when accelerating
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Old 01-26-2009, 01:01 PM
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Only NGK

Have used both NGK V-Power (std. Copper $1.99, 30k mi) and NGK G-Power (Platinum tip $2.79, 60k mi). No discernable difference in performance. Don't have to change plugs as often with the Platinums and they're also less expensive per mile.
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Old 01-26-2009, 01:10 PM
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Where's the best place to get the spark plugs? I want what's supposed to be in there. The (6) ngk pfr5g-11 are $70 shipped on ebay. I have seen prices listed on the forum ranging from $8-$12.
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Old 01-27-2009, 10:16 PM
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are there any gap specifications because I didn't find it in the manual?
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Old 01-27-2009, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Quickywd01
Where's the best place to get the spark plugs? I want what's supposed to be in there. The (6) ngk pfr5g-11 are $70 shipped on ebay. I have seen prices listed on the forum ranging from $8-$12.
the website with the lowest price I found according to my research
http://www.ngk.com/results_app.asp?aaia=1356780
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Old 01-27-2009, 10:26 PM
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you can get the plugs at any local auto store. 6953 is the stock number at Advance for the V-Power coppers. I believe they all are pre-gapped. I think it's .044. I can't remember.
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Old 01-28-2009, 06:09 AM
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NGK iridiums...im slowly learning about bosch parts. basically....they suck
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I say NGK platinum . I've been running them in every car i've had since day 1.l They're the next best thing to factory....
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NGK Iridiums IX
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Old 01-28-2009, 08:52 AM
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i just changed my maxima's for the first time and went with NGK coppers and its been great so far.
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If people are having problems with other brands besides NGK why do people have no problems using copper plugs? Is there a difference in the heat range in a copper plug versus a platinum plug?
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Originally Posted by Quickywd01
If people are having problems with other brands besides NGK why do people have no problems using copper plugs? Is there a difference in the heat range in a copper plug versus a platinum plug?
What do you mean? Copper vs platinum, people have no problems with NGKs. But the metal is irrelevant when you're comparing to other brands, specifically Bosch.
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Why use platinum if copper works? Is the life and price of the plug the only difference? Since copper is a different material would it have a different heat range than the platinum plug?


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What do you mean? Copper vs platinum, people have no problems with NGKs. But the metal is irrelevant when you're comparing to other brands, specifically Bosch.
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I use oem ngk plugs. Ngk is the best to use on the VQ
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Old 01-28-2009, 12:43 PM
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Had a 4th Gen Maxima before this one and remember that NGK copper was my perfect choice at the time. Didn't regret.
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Old 01-28-2009, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Quickywd01
Why use platinum if copper works? Is the life and price of the plug the only difference? Since copper is a different material would it have a different heat range than the platinum plug?
People use the platinum because that's what was originally in the car. Copper is just fine, stronger spark, and it's cheaper, just don't last as long.
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Old 01-28-2009, 01:20 PM
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NGK Iridiums IX
They are probably the last plugs my maxima will ever see
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Interesting. I'll get the NGK V-Power BKR5E-11 and yes the stock number is 6953. These are so much cheaper. Thanks everyone.
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Old 01-28-2009, 03:22 PM
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Platinum G's

One set of Platinum G's ($2.79 ea) will save you about $7 over 60k miles since you have to buy two sets of the Copper V's ($1.99 ea); since they last 30k miles. (Prices from Advance Auto.)
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