What king of Spark Plugs does your 4th gen have?
#42
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...![Tard smash](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/smashfreak.gif)
So long story short, I'm a cheapass with Autolite Platinums. And I'm curious to know what Autozone's qualifications for hiring are.
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...
![Tard smash](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/smashfreak.gif)
So long story short, I'm a cheapass with Autolite Platinums. And I'm curious to know what Autozone's qualifications for hiring are.
#45
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.
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.
#50
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
I noticed a little difference when i took it for a run, however at the same time I installed a CAI....lol
#54
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
I noticed a little difference when i took it for a run, however at the same time I installed a CAI....lol
#60
#62
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. ![ThumbsUp](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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#63
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.
#64
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.
#66
http://www.ngk.com/results_app.asp?aaia=1356780
#67
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.
#72
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?
#73
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.
#74
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?
#77
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.