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Old 10-07-2014, 06:44 AM
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Hello, I have to change the spark plugs and I would like to know:

-What are the Best/gas saver/reliable Spark Plugs I can buy for my 2002 Maxima SE? Where can I buy them?

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Searching would have shown 10,000+ pages on this question.

Answers are NGK and buy from where you find the best deal.
Get platinums.
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Originally Posted by Fakie J Farkerton
Searching would have shown 10,000+ pages on this question.

Answers are NGK and buy from where you find the best deal.
Get platinums.
Before I ask, I always research, but here the answers are dated 2010 and I wanted to know if there's anything better now.
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What is the Best/Gas Saver/reliable Spark Plugs?

A) Platinum

B) Laser Platinum

C) Iridium IX

, Why?
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Sorry, spark plug technology hasn't changed. The only thing that will save you gas is your right foot and maybe weight reduction.
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I found this article on how to install spark plug/coil packs on my 2000 Inifniti I30 and the guy says to use NGK Iridium IX plugs.
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Originally Posted by desktop
I found this article on how to install spark plug/coil packs on my 2000 Inifniti I30 and the guy says to use NGK Iridium IX plugs.
Thank you, I already ordered the Double platinum sparks.
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i have been using Bosch for a few years now, cheaper than NGK...
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i have been using Bosch for a few years now, cheaper than NGK...
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yup, NGK or bust
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Coppers are pretty cheap.
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My smiley doesn't get used enough.

Coppers are the cheapest, but need changed around 30-40k vs 100k for platinums.
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Changing the plugs is such a PITA, and copper electrode is a false economy because when they wear, your performance and fuel economy suffer.
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Originally Posted by clive
Changing the plugs is such a PITA, and copper electrode is a false economy because when they wear, your performance and fuel economy suffer.
Takes like 15 min on a 3.5 LOL Maybe you need to upgrade
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Originally Posted by clive
Changing the plugs is such a PITA, and copper electrode is a false economy because when they wear, your performance and fuel economy suffer.
Are you suggesting that coppers lose performance and fuel economy in less than 30,000 miles?
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Okay can someone link me to where they buy these ngk double platinums? I find them everywhere and some say they fit or dont fit a maxima, and I just want to get the right thing the first time...
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Originally Posted by Jor
Okay can someone link me to where they buy these ngk double platinums? I find them everywhere and some say they fit or dont fit a maxima, and I just want to get the right thing the first time...
I got the on ebay, cheapest price around.
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Okay can someone link me to where they buy these ngk double platinums? I find them everywhere and some say they fit or dont fit a maxima, and I just want to get the right thing the first time...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NGK-6240-Dou...a9c1e3&vxp=mtr

these?
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