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Old 08-17-2003, 11:23 AM
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Spark Plug Gap??
What should the gap be on some new NGKs?

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Old 08-17-2003, 11:46 AM
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.044" I believe. If you're gapping Platinum plugs, be careful as you can scratch the platinum surface off easily, so I've heard...
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Old 08-17-2003, 12:56 PM
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If you're NA, I'd just leave the gap where it is...
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Old 08-17-2003, 01:07 PM
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These aren't specific to Nissan Maxima, so the gap is probably wrong..
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I'm not positive, but all the cars I've ever worked on (Ford Tempo, Mazda 626) all used .044" plug gaps. I guess that's a pretty standard gap for cars?
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Old 08-17-2003, 05:52 PM
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Are you guys sure? You don't need to adjust them at all??
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Old 08-17-2003, 06:51 PM
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always check the gap before installing. Even if you get pregapped plugs, which you most likely will, still check the gap to make sure.
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I know that, but I need to know what the CORRECT GAP should be. ANYONE???
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maxcosity: .044" is the correct gap!!!
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Old 08-17-2003, 07:10 PM
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the part # of a pregapped plug usually has the gap in it.... i.e., BKR5E-11: the -11 means pregapped to 1.1 mm = .044"
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Old 08-17-2003, 07:22 PM
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ok, 0.44 it is. Thanks!
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