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Dealer wants $195 to change spark plugs??

Old Jan 25, 2003 | 01:08 AM
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Dealer wants $195 to change spark plugs??

This sounds way too expensive. Dealer said this includes parts and labor. Is it easy to do myself? Would I need to measure the gap and stuff or is it just take out old ones, put in new ones type of deal?
Old Jan 25, 2003 | 01:18 AM
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Re: Dealer wants $195 to change spark plugs??

Originally posted by kpark
This sounds way too expensive. Dealer said this includes parts and labor. Is it easy to do myself? Would I need to measure the gap and stuff or is it just take out old ones, put in new ones type of deal?
Mine said $125 Mossy Nissan in San Diego.
Old Jan 25, 2003 | 01:43 AM
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Re: Dealer wants $195 to change spark plugs??

Originally posted by kpark
This sounds way too expensive. Dealer said this includes parts and labor. Is it easy to do myself? Would I need to measure the gap and stuff or is it just take out old ones, put in new ones type of deal?
I won't say its easy, but you can definitely do it yourself. The only problem comes when you are trying to get to the back 3 plugs. If you get the oem plugs, then it'll come pre-gapped. I'm talking about NGK platium plugs... PFR5G-11.. or part number 22401-1P1S5-VW if you go to a Nissan parts department. I went ahead and put in some NGK copper plugs... BKR5E-11, stock number 6953 for 1.59 each at my local Pepboys. I have a set of PFR5G-11s I got from Courtesy Nissan for like $60 bucks... but I decided on trying out the coppers first and so far they are running fine... I can actually chirp the tires going into second gear again If you settle on the copper plugs, you have to gap them to .044...
Old Jan 25, 2003 | 11:18 PM
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Re: Re: Dealer wants $195 to change spark plugs??

Wow. geez. Just buy the Spark Plugs from Dave B. and take it and get the 60k mile service tuneup. cost about 220 if u have the plugs.
Old Jan 26, 2003 | 03:43 AM
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the front 3 are REALLY REALLY easy. just pop open the cover with hex wrench, unscrew the ignition coils and pull the plugs out with a spark plug wrench.

the rear 3, however, are a bit harder, especially if you have a front strut bar. sometimes removing the strut bar helps, although you can change the rear plugs without removing the bar. just take some time and you'll be able to save lots of money.

it's not the easiest spark plug job, but it's no $200 work.
Old Jan 26, 2003 | 07:48 AM
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I'll change 'em for $60 labor
Old Jan 26, 2003 | 07:52 AM
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its easy..

i will say it..

http://www.sprintmax.com/tails/sparkplug.htm
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