New Spark Plugs, Oil Change, Coolant Flush, and Fuel Filter.. car feels slower???
#1
New Spark Plugs, Oil Change, Coolant Flush, and Fuel Filter.. car feels slower???
What is the deal?
I just had the fuel filter replaced, the spark plugs replaced, the synthetic oil changed, and the coolant system flushed. My car really seems to not have as much "pep" as it used to. I have 55k and this is the first plugs/fuel filter change i have done, are there any explinations for the recent lag or is it something all in my head?
I hate asking newbie-ish questions, but i guess i am a newbie when it relates to replacing these things seeing as how it was the first time it was done.
I just had the fuel filter replaced, the spark plugs replaced, the synthetic oil changed, and the coolant system flushed. My car really seems to not have as much "pep" as it used to. I have 55k and this is the first plugs/fuel filter change i have done, are there any explinations for the recent lag or is it something all in my head?
I hate asking newbie-ish questions, but i guess i am a newbie when it relates to replacing these things seeing as how it was the first time it was done.
#4
Re: New Spark Plugs, Oil Change, Coolant Flush, and Fuel Filter.. car feels slower???
Originally posted by thebigsadler
What is the deal?
I just had the fuel filter replaced, the spark plugs replaced, the synthetic oil changed, and the coolant system flushed. My car really seems to not have as much "pep" as it used to. I have 55k and this is the first plugs/fuel filter change i have done, are there any explinations for the recent lag or is it something all in my head?
I hate asking newbie-ish questions, but i guess i am a newbie when it relates to replacing these things seeing as how it was the first time it was done.
What is the deal?
I just had the fuel filter replaced, the spark plugs replaced, the synthetic oil changed, and the coolant system flushed. My car really seems to not have as much "pep" as it used to. I have 55k and this is the first plugs/fuel filter change i have done, are there any explinations for the recent lag or is it something all in my head?
I hate asking newbie-ish questions, but i guess i am a newbie when it relates to replacing these things seeing as how it was the first time it was done.
#9
Originally posted by thebigsadler
my CAI has been in for a week, not even, so i think tonight i'll disconnect the negative battery terminal and let it sit.
thanks for all the help. nissan did all the work.
my CAI has been in for a week, not even, so i think tonight i'll disconnect the negative battery terminal and let it sit.
thanks for all the help. nissan did all the work.
#12
Originally posted by dwapenyi
I thought our plugs need no gapping. Just put 'em in. I have never gapped my plugs and my car has always been run great.
DW
I thought our plugs need no gapping. Just put 'em in. I have never gapped my plugs and my car has always been run great.
DW
Same here. I heard NGK spark plugs are pregapped, right? Thus, I never gap the spark plugs.
#13
If you bought the OEM platium spark plugs they should already be gapped correctly, but it never hurts to double check.
A few things to check:
- Make sure the fuel filter is installed the correct direction, I don't think this is the problem because most likely the car would stall completely.
- Make sure all the wire are completely seated on the spark plugs. When I replace mine, one of the wires wasn't completely on and I knew something was wrong. Just pull them all off and push them back on.
- Reset the ECU, it's easy - I think it's in the FAQs
- Try cleaning your air filter
- Clean your throttle body.
A few things to check:
- Make sure the fuel filter is installed the correct direction, I don't think this is the problem because most likely the car would stall completely.
- Make sure all the wire are completely seated on the spark plugs. When I replace mine, one of the wires wasn't completely on and I knew something was wrong. Just pull them all off and push them back on.
- Reset the ECU, it's easy - I think it's in the FAQs
- Try cleaning your air filter
- Clean your throttle body.
#14
How important is the coolant system flush? I don't have 60k miles yet, more around 55k. I already changed the fuel filter, oil change, ATF flushed/refilled, knock sensor, and spark plugs are still good. I'm going to do the PCV valve too, not sure if it's needed, but might as well right?
#15
The coolant you'll want to change just to ensure the long term reliability of your cooling system. Also, PCV you don't have to change ever, according to the Nissan FSM. I changed my PCV at 100K anyways. Why not, it's a little $3 part and you can do the PCV and coolant yourself.
DW
DW
Originally posted by Cumalot
How important is the coolant system flush? I don't have 60k miles yet, more around 55k. I already changed the fuel filter, oil change, ATF flushed/refilled, knock sensor, and spark plugs are still good. I'm going to do the PCV valve too, not sure if it's needed, but might as well right?
How important is the coolant system flush? I don't have 60k miles yet, more around 55k. I already changed the fuel filter, oil change, ATF flushed/refilled, knock sensor, and spark plugs are still good. I'm going to do the PCV valve too, not sure if it's needed, but might as well right?
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