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Old May 30, 2009 | 10:14 AM
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hi guys has anyone changed their spark plugs yet?
i got 30 k on mine i dont know if its time to change them yet ,
thank u guys :))
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Old May 30, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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As far as I know they are *supposed* to be good for 100K. I doubt I'll let mine go that long before changing but you should still be ok at 30K I think.
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Old May 30, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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^thanks man Its because when I start my car it takes longer like I don't know what it' is
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Old May 31, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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could be the battery...yeah, people usually don't change them for a while...definitely not at 30K.
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 06:37 AM
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Our stock plugs are rated for 100k? Wow, that's good to hear! Are they platinum or iridium or something? I generally thought between 15-30k for copper spark plugs for optimum efficiency.
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 08:10 AM
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hr is iridium
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 08:28 AM
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oh ok , so when do u guys think i should switch my spark plugs thank u )))))))))))0
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 08:29 AM
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i pulled one out @ 20k and it looked brand new.... so for "normal" people i would say never ?
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 08:31 AM
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oh ok cool how miles u got on ur carrito
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 08:34 AM
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i found some mega info

http://www.spark-plugs.co.uk/pages/t...park_plugs.htm
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 08:42 AM
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hellllllll ya
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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So, bumping thread back I realize but it's time for me to change my plugs. Do we have any for our engine that you all use?
Any pre-gapped ones?
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 07:09 AM
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dealership is your friend
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 08:05 AM
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Fawk! U mean to tell me they're the only ones that have spark plugs that are:
a) pre-gapped
b) made for our HR engine?

If so, insert 3 story cuss word here.
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 08:36 PM
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i think gtm sells hr spark plugs, but i think they're one step colder (which you won't need if you are at stock power levels)

genuine Nissan plugs might cost slightly more but at least you know they will last 100k miles.. and they made the engine so they might know a little more than aftermarket companies
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 05:59 AM
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Good point. Hate buyin from stealership but ah well. Apparently that's our only option for now.
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 07:11 PM
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GTM offers HKS M Series "HKS M-SERIES SUPER FIRE RACING SPARK PLUGS (HEAT RANGE 8)"
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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kinda off subject. but do you guys know when (what mileage) to clean the fuel injector? or is it better to replace them?
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 05:18 AM
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I want to know this as well as I'm at 60k on my HR
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