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GoodOleBoy · 09-10-2004, 08:23 AM

Its about time to change my plugs on an 02' V-6 X-terra and thought I'd ask everyone's opinion on what plug they thought where the best for this application. I thought I'd put NGK but not sure. Thanks.

axle59 · 09-10-2004, 05:20 PM

I used standard copper NGK's when I changed mine out on my 01 X. The bosch platinums that I had put in there 2 months earlier kept giving me misfires and setting off my check engine light. Put in the NGK's and no problems since. I ordered my plugs from this site.

www.clubplug.net

The NGK plug number that you want is BKR5ES-11. Don't forget to changer your cap and rotor while your at it.

Axle

94GreenHornet · 09-13-2004, 06:44 PM

I've always used Bosch, but NGK are good too. Plain old copper plugs, overgapped about .04.
~Nathan

GoodOleBoy · 09-15-2004, 09:51 AM

thanks guys went with the NKG's I think they where called V-fire or some thing like that the rotor was toasted also, replaced that and the cap. Its back to normal now thanks.

AVS60/40SPLIT · 09-20-2004, 11:29 AM

nissan/datsun parts for 20+ yrs,put in what came in the truck,from the dealer they are pre gapped,the ngk plug that came from the factory is the best plug for that vehicle,bosch is for german cars,ngk or nippon denso are japanese, nissan has used ngk plugs always!since it's start!why mess with something that has been perfected by the mfg.ive got a 90 sentra and two toyota landcruisers,always keep at least the electronics factory,always!!

System-f · 09-21-2004, 12:53 PM

I agree, NGK only....and I go with the colder range that Nissan recommends for the VG33 to assist with pinging. I have run bosch platinums because it's all I had and needed to change, but went right back to NGK...

hornett22 · 10-20-2004, 10:47 AM

use NGK or the Bosch platinum +12

jimk403 · 10-22-2004, 04:20 PM

to platinum. Yeah, they may last a little longer, but copper is actually a better conductor.

XterraGuy · 10-22-2004, 07:33 PM

Yup, I put copper NGK V-power plugs in to replace the original NGK platinum plugs partly for that reason. Mine had the single-tip ones with a 60K replacement interval, hell of a lot cheaper to replace the copper plugs twice as often for about 1/3-1/4 the cost (other reason). The 6th plug isn't fun, but it's not too bad.
NGK has since come out with a value platinum line that is just a tad more expensive than the V-power line, and I called them to ask about them and was told they're just as good and last just as long as the premium platinums.

Brent

09-10-2004, 08:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
GoodOleBoy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 30169 Location: Hell Paso, Texas Posts: 65	? Best Spark Plugs Its about time to change my plugs on an 02' V-6 X-terra and thought I'd ask everyone's opinion on what plug they thought where the best for this application. I thought I'd put NGK but not sure. Thanks.

09-10-2004, 05:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
axle59 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Member # 11291 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 333	I used standard copper NGK's when I changed mine out on my 01 X. The bosch platinums that I had put in there 2 months earlier kept giving me misfires and setting off my check engine light. Put in the NGK's and no problems since. I ordered my plugs from this site. www.clubplug.net The NGK plug number that you want is BKR5ES-11. Don't forget to changer your cap and rotor while your at it. Axle __________________ Originally Posted by ScottFJ40 V2.0 What do I know, I live in a trailer. [CENTER]$50 Flat rate tow in the Colorado Springs area. [url]www.jandjtow.com[/url][/CENTER]

09-20-2004, 11:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
AVS60/40SPLIT Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 30112 Location: NOT HIGH ENOUGH COLORADO Posts: 445	been sell'n nissan/datsun parts for 20+ yrs,put in what came in the truck,from the dealer they are pre gapped,the ngk plug that came from the factory is the best plug for that vehicle,bosch is for german cars,ngk or nippon denso are japanese, nissan has used ngk plugs always!since it's start!why mess with something that has been perfected by the mfg.ive got a 90 sentra and two toyota landcruisers,always keep at least the electronics factory,always!!

10-22-2004, 04:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
jimk403 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 25528 Location: San Diego Posts: 37	Just say no to platinum. Yeah, they may last a little longer, but copper is actually a better conductor.

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09-13-2004, 06:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
94GreenHornet Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 35172 Location: NE Bama Posts: 1	I've always used Bosch, but NGK are good too. Plain old copper plugs, overgapped about .04. ~Nathan

09-15-2004, 09:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
GoodOleBoy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 30169 Location: Hell Paso, Texas Posts: 65	thanks guys went with the NKG's I think they where called V-fire or some thing like that the rotor was toasted also, replaced that and the cap. Its back to normal now thanks.

09-21-2004, 12:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
System-f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23900 Location: Texas Posts: 172	I agree, NGK only....and I go with the colder range that Nissan recommends for the VG33 to assist with pinging. I have run bosch platinums because it's all I had and needed to change, but went right back to NGK...

10-20-2004, 10:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
hornett22 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 35941 Location: Maryville ,TN Posts: 807	use NGK or the Bosch platinum +12

10-22-2004, 07:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
XterraGuy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Member # 11064 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 257	Yup, I put copper NGK V-power plugs in to replace the original NGK platinum plugs partly for that reason. Mine had the single-tip ones with a 60K replacement interval, hell of a lot cheaper to replace the copper plugs twice as often for about 1/3-1/4 the cost (other reason). The 6th plug isn't fun, but it's not too bad. NGK has since come out with a value platinum line that is just a tad more expensive than the V-power line, and I called them to ask about them and was told they're just as good and last just as long as the premium platinums. Brent