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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 07:13 AM
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spark plugs

bout to do a whole tune up in my 02 max
just wondering what are yall using when it comes to spark plugs and oil
what do yall recomend for my car, my car leans more towards confort and economy rather than speed and hp.

thank you
Old Oct 12, 2012 | 07:15 AM
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i wouldnt change the type of oil from like syntethic to conventional or vise versa i hear it can blow your seals and stuff like that but for spark plugs i would still go platinum or the stock kinds from the factory
Old Oct 12, 2012 | 10:39 AM
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If you stick with the NGK PLFR5A-11 that Nissan put in the car, you can't go wrong.
Old Oct 12, 2012 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by DennisMik
If you stick with the NGK PLFR5A-11 that Nissan put in the car, you can't go wrong.
This or get the equivalent NGK platinum from Autozone for less money.
Old Oct 12, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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I use 10w30 Mobile One synthetic, and I would go with the factory Nissan spark Plugs
Old Oct 12, 2012 | 05:52 PM
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I used Bosch Platinum +4 on mine. Replaced the original NGK with these. Did it about 10,000 miles ago. Went a little over recommended mileage. Excellent quality and smooth running!!
Old Oct 12, 2012 | 06:14 PM
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Did NGK Platinums, oil I do Castrol 10w30.....
Old Oct 12, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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i already use mobile 1 10-30w syntetic and ngk platnum so i think ima stick with the ngk platnums but winter is coming up in oklahoma city where temperature goes down to 20 degrees should i stick to the same oil 10-30w syntetic????
Old Oct 14, 2012 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by jaxter09
i already use mobile 1 10-30w syntetic and ngk platnum so i think ima stick with the ngk platnums but winter is coming up in oklahoma city where temperature goes down to 20 degrees should i stick to the same oil 10-30w syntetic????
yeah you stick with that you should be fine I have the same spark plugs and they work great
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