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Old Jan 21, 2002 | 11:33 AM
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spark plugs, is it a must?

I was wondering if I HAD to change my spark plugs
I have 85k on my maxima.
does it give you better milage or something?
Old Jan 21, 2002 | 11:34 AM
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Well put it this way, you don't HAVE to change your oil either. So....
Old Jan 21, 2002 | 11:37 AM
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I don't change my oil.
Old Jan 21, 2002 | 11:40 AM
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I don't change my oil.
....every 3000 miles
Old Jan 21, 2002 | 11:41 AM
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so im guessing i can use it till my car blows up?
Old Jan 21, 2002 | 11:42 AM
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.....or even every 15,000 miles....
















as the new Oil spreadsheet will illustrate....
Old Jan 21, 2002 | 11:44 AM
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Originally posted by bill99gxe
.....or even every 15,000 miles....
really?
Old Jan 21, 2002 | 11:44 AM
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Originally posted by Sexima
so im guessing i can use it till my car blows up?

It's your car....Nissan recommends 60k with NGK plats.....do what you want.



Jeff and I won't lose sleep over it.
Old Jan 21, 2002 | 11:48 AM
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Originally posted by bill99gxe

Jeff and I won't lose sleep over it.
I might need some aspirin though http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=92689
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Originally posted by Jeff92se
really?



yes
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I might need some aspirin though http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=92689

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Old Jan 21, 2002 | 11:57 AM
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I'm surprised any member here listens to anything that comes out of the mouths of Nissan's "Customer Care" department.
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Old Jan 21, 2002 | 12:11 PM
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Originally posted by Jeff92se
....every 3000 miles
Every 3000 is the way to go.....
Old Jan 22, 2002 | 08:11 PM
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HAVE replace plugs? Not at all. BUT you should at least pull them and check gapping color (make sure not fouled) and make a general inspection. If they look good-not need to replace. But if you are unsure-a relatively inexpensive way to help maintain your cars performance.
Old Jan 23, 2002 | 05:20 PM
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Your vehicle's overall power, gas mileage, and efficiency boils down to the spark. If the spark is not good enough, you're wasting fuel, thus driving down your fuel economy and power that is being made. Change them.. they're inexpensive and not difficult to replace.
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