Well I've decided to do this on my own and get the experince in as well as a few bucks saved. What do I need to change my plugs? What tools do I need to do the job. And how do I find them on the 3.5 engine? Aren't they undere the intake manifold. Is there a specific kind of plug to grab.

 

Come on now. Do you realy want me to pay someone to do it.

 

Well, unfort., I can't speak for the 3.5, but I just did mine on my 2k this weekend and it only took maybe an hour? Front three were cake, just had to remove the engine cover with 4 allen screws. Front back just took a little stretching and maneuvering to get the coil packs off. I would definitely not pay anyone to do this job!

 

well... it *is* in the do-it-yourself section of the owners manual, so it cant be that hard.. also tells you how to do it. :/

 

Well on a 2002 you have to remove your intake runner on top of the regualar job.. Still easy to do if your good with your hands.

 

Tell me why anyone would be interested in swapping out plugs on a brand new 2K2 car? I drive a 2K SE with 60K and still don't feel the need to swap out the plugs on my Max. I probably will B4 Winter kicks in, but I don't even feel the engine skip a beat. Still get 26 MPG on the highway. No flaming, just wondering. Please respond. Thanx.

 

I'm surprised no one has told him to do a search. There are a few detailed threads about this, as well as a good write-up in the HOW-TO sticky.

 

Not for 2002's though.. It's quite a bit more complicated.

 

I see... shutting up now . Heheh .

 

Thanks Ethan............................................

Im at 14,000 miles and the car is really starting to "shimmy" in the engine bay. I figure the plugs need changing or Nissan needs to look it over.

 

spark plugs arent a common problem.. coils, failing MAF, and broken engine mounts would be more likely the culprit to excessive vibration or misfiring engine.

 

Nissan needs to look it over then. At 14K, it's way to soon to drop $80 on set of plugs. If you do it yourself, that's the least that you'll drop. If you pay to have it done( I as well as most org. members would not suggest to do that), you'l drop a couple of bills(yikes). You are at least covered 3/36 bumper to bumper, mae tose bastards at Nissan N.A. at least spend the time to check it out for you. You've at least earned that.

 

Very true!

Looks like another trip up to the dealership again. At least Courtesy Nissan are good people. Thanks for the suggestions everyone.