please give me an idea which spark plugs and
windshield wipers to get for my 02 Max tune up. Thanks

 

NGK platinum plugs

 

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LoL here comes the flames!!!

Anyway, dont worry about replacing them until the stock plugs wear out. Then I would get the Denso Irriduims (IKH16's I think). The NGK's are solid, nothing wrong with them.

As far as the wipers blades go, get the PIAA's. Ive had mine since they came out and they ROCK!!!

 

I wish that NOLOGY made some plugs for our cars. They are some bad a$$ plugs!

 

While were at it, whats the real difference between Platinum and Iridium as far as performance goes? I honestly am not expecting much, but im sure one is better than the other, at least minimally.

 

Pt vs Ir is only a 5% difference in density. .. they don't conduct electricity better than copper.

If you don;t mind doing plugs every 30K, get the coppers.

If you do mind, get the Pts,

NGK.

 

Smart man that has done the research to realize the benefits and the durability of Irriduims over platinum.

 

Ok what are the "benefits" besides a 5% diff. in density?

 

How much more durable do you want than platinums? I have the OEM platinums running strong in my car and they've been in there since I took possession on October 1, 1994, almost 10.5 years. I only have 57,700 miles on my car, but I know a guy with a 99 Maxima and I'm sure his plugs have never been replaced. He bought the car with 56K on it and it has in excess of 87K on it now and the cheapskate only uses 87 octane, despite my dire warnings, lol!

I saw a thread last week where a guy in Toronto went to a NGK sponsored seminar and they cautioned against using NGK coppers in 4th Gens because the spark could mess up the coils. Anyone see that and have any opinion?

 

The coppers are best overall value, at the expense of convenience (you have to change them every 30K). If you do your own plugs it's a good deal if you don't mind changing them that often. Coppers are far cheaper than Platinums, I think the total cost of using coppers 4 times (~120K miles) is still cheaper than a single set of Platinums, which last ~100K

For coppers, use NGK's V-Power copper spark plugs. Stay with NGK.

 

Well, all spark plugs are not the same. If you look at the pricing of the Platinum NGK's over the Denso Iridiums, then the Platinums are higher in price even though the Iridiums are supposedly better. More expensive = better plugs? Not in this case because Platinum is an expensive metal, point blank. Anyway, here is what will decide it for you all. If you have a Nitrous system, the you MUST get the Iridium's. If you dont have nitrous then the Platinums are perfect for you. BTW, the NGK Platinums are OEM spec from Nissan.

 

rmurdoch

Nope, been using coppers for over 90k now. I wouldn't believe a spokesman for any company, especially when they're trying to get more of my money.

Ir and Pt are both precious metals so they're both pricey.

 

Copper plugs = Better conductor, and hence better performance. However, they are more conducive to corrosion than platinum. If you're doing it yourself, copper is usually the best answer for the best performance.

Platinum plugs = Worse conductor, but less conducive to corrosion. Hence the reason these are OEM in many cars now, since they last longer.

Irridium plugs = Only really necessary under boost (turbo/supercharged) applications. You really won't see many benefits under a N/A application, especially for the cost involved with them.

Go ahead and flame, I can see it coming.

 

No flames warranted there. Thats just the facts.

 

So my 95SE is not a daily driver. If I went with copper plugs I likely wouldn't have 30K on them for 6 years or just a little less. Would I experience problems with them with respect to corrosion that would adversely affect my car's performance. To date I have had no problems with the OEM platinums and as I indicated above they have been in the car for 10.5 years. A stealership told me yesterday that I better take them out while I can. I haven't tried. Am I likely to have any difficulty in doing so?

I don't believe I will. As you can tell, I don't have the tools, lol.

 

The manner in whcih you drive the car would have a lot as to whether they wouls eize in there or not.

The block is Al, so tends to deform udner heat easier than cast iron. I wouldn't think there's too much to worry about, but it be good to get in there and at least see what the he// their condition is.

 

The only thing that I didn't really include was the reason that the platinum/irridium plugs are better in a boosted environment (for those that care). It's due to the fact that they reduce misfires, which can be absolutely horrendous for a boosted vehicle.

I'll stick with my coppers, though.

 

[q]A stealership told me yesterday that I better take them out while I can. I haven't tried. Am I likely to have any difficulty in doing so?[/q]If you leave them in for too long, yes. I would remove them, at least to just reseat them again (and check them while you're at it).

Anyway, NGK Platinum OEM for our cars!

 

I used Bosch Plantium Double head or double tip or whatever they call them and i have no complaints at all and think they are great.
Just my .02 cents though

Guessing i am gonna get some flames for this one but o well

 

LoL you asked for it..... BOSCH