yar1 Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 (edited) what brand do you all use? should i look for NKG? Edited March 4, 2008 by Pezzy revised spelling in title. "sprak" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 What's a sprak plug?!?! I've used NGK platinums, want to try the NGK Iridium plugs, and have run the Bosch Platinum +4's. My truck didn't seem to mind either. Just make sure, at minimum, that they're gapped correctly, and they're platinum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 NGK! i stick with japanese parts in my japanese vehicle.. i use german parts in my kraut mobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitTheTrails Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I usually run bosch platinum or platinum +4's in my vehicles. They seem to work well and last a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acey Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I usually run bosch platinum or platinum +4's in my vehicles. They seem to work well and last a long time. I also like the platinum +4s. I'm running denso iridiums now and will go back eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csutke Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 i use bosch platinum/iridum mix and there great i would have gone with the NGK but they were out of stock and i need to get them changed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryfry Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Since I purchased my Pathy used with 78k, I did check the plugs. The ones in there now are Bosch Platinums. They seem to work and I have been getting decent fuel economy without knowing how old they are. They looked newer when I pulled them out so I just put them back in. I really like the NGK Iridiums that I put in my Honda CRV. When it's time, I'll change to those. More money, but they seem to perform to my liking and they will last longer. I've got 30k on them now and the last oil change I checked them and they still looked like new; clean and just the right color and virtually no carbon tracing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeS Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 just replaced with ngk no complains. ngk was in there before and it still runs great. just watch out for that bastard number 6 plug on r50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALPATHY Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 just watch out for that bastard number 6 plug on r50 Yup, it took me over an hour to change that one plug. Had to find the right combination of extensions to be the proper length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csutke Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Yup, it took me over an hour to change that one plug. Had to find the right combination of extensions to be the proper length. Yeah that freakin #6 plug im glad that i put in an iridium so i wont have to change it very often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freezerburn Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Hahaha yes the dreaded number 6! I think they all suck to change but yea that one is the worst. Try getting the inside bolt in when you're changing the thermostat and tell me how that goes lol. As for me I'm running bosch copper's and they work alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dank Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Yup I replaced the plugs with NGK Iridiums along with ngk wires and also the cap and rotor too. Have no complaints! I'll be putting the same set up on the 4runner soon also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blamtro Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 HA! #6 is easy as pie. Although, my previous vehicle was a Ford Van with a 460 V8 in it. Now EVERY plug on that was a #6 pathfinder plug. Every single plug required tons of socket extensions or universals or extra elbows in your arm. As for brand, I use autolite double platinum and have no complains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95shakinPF Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 HA! #6 is easy as pie. Although, my previous vehicle was a Ford Van with a 460 V8 in it. Now EVERY plug on that was a #6 pathfinder plug. Every single plug required tons of socket extensions or universals or extra elbows in your arm. As for brand, I use autolite double platinum and have no complains. I heard that! i'd rather change my water pump and timing belt again, rather than changing spark plugs on a v8 ford van!! what a pain in da A!!! However, i like NGK plugs! always have great luck with em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brerben Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 just replaced with ngk no complains. ngk was in there before and it still runs great. just watch out for that bastard number 6 plug on r50 Yup, it took me over an hour to change that one plug. Had to find the right combination of extensions to be the proper length. Yeah that freakin #6 plug im glad that i put in an iridium so i wont have to change it very often. Hahaha yes the dreaded number 6! I think they all suck to change but yea that one is the worst. Try getting the inside bolt in when you're changing the thermostat and tell me how that goes lol. As for me I'm running bosch copper's and they work alright. HA! #6 is easy as pie. Although, my previous vehicle was a Ford Van with a 460 V8 in it. Now EVERY plug on that was a #6 pathfinder plug. Every single plug required tons of socket extensions or universals or extra elbows in your arm. As for brand, I use autolite double platinum and have no complains. I heard that! i'd rather change my water pump and timing belt again, rather than changing spark plugs on a v8 ford van!! what a pain in da A!!! However, i like NGK plugs! always have great luck with em! There is a tool under the rear bench seat in a black leather bag in all Pathfinders that is designed to remove the #6 plug. It takes 5 min. with the tool to remove the plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeS Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 *everybody rushes out to check under their seat* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDCCD Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 (edited) *everybody rushes out to check under their seat* I've gotta wonder, does the 3.5 r50's have this? I looked once before and couldn't find it. Heck, i looked for my plugs today, and couldn't find them! I don't have a rotor or distributor either supposedly. How the heck do i change them? Search, here i come lol. Edited September 17, 2007 by PDCCD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeS Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 wow its actually there! sweet too bad i know this now after but good to know for next time. should be a sticky thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangetang Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 I've gotta wonder, does the 3.5 r50's have this? I looked once before and couldn't find it. Heck, i looked for my plugs today, and couldn't find them! I don't have a rotor or distributor either supposedly. How the heck do i change them? Search, here i come lol. I believe the 3.5 uses individual coils on top of the plugs. This may be NDIS, I'm not sure. No distributor cap/rotor or wires to change, only 6 easy plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangetang Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Stupid PSP only lets me write so much... I vote NGK platinums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csutke Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 There is a tool under the rear bench seat in a black leather bag in all Pathfinders that is designed to remove the #6 plug. It takes 5 min. with the tool to remove the plug. even with the tool it still took me about 30-45 min for that plug, once i got the wire off i lost the plug and couldnt get the tool on it. Also some pleople dont have that handy little bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeysentra Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 (edited) I just replaced my plugs on my 97 XE with the factory recomended NGK BKR5ES-11's and let me tell you the ones I pulled out were well worn. They showed all of there 60,000 miles (according to records). What a difference. better throttle response, smoother running and hopefully better MPG. best of all no more miss. I also installed a set of NGK Plug wires @ the same time as they were OE and have 132,000 miles on them. you guys are rite the # 6 Plug in the back on the drivers side is a b**** to get at and change. Edited September 22, 2007 by mikeysentra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
systemf Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 NGKs, go one heat range cooler to prevent detonation. I think it has the 6 in the part number vs. the 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALPATHY Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 There is a tool under the rear bench seat in a black leather bag in all Pathfinders that is designed to remove the #6 plug. It takes 5 min. with the tool to remove the plug. Unless you buy the car used and the previous owner has lost the black leather bag. Before the next change I will buy it from the dealer; expensive, but worth it I am sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrillz Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 (edited) what about copper plugs? Also, what is the gap measurement for a '98, 3.3L and the part no. for NGK's? Edited November 9, 2007 by skrillz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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