what kind of plugs

[tothemax]

i want to put new spark plugs in my 96 maxima what is the best and what is everyone runningi dont want to have to order anything i want to be able to go to the local parts place. let me kno

[MinisterofDOOM]

Best option is OEM NGK platinum. Our cars are picky when it comes to plugs so it's definitely worth it to step up to the NGKs over cheaper options.

[Dracolove]

Best option is OEM NGK platinum. Our cars are picky when it comes to plugs so it's definitely worth it to step up to the NGKs over cheaper options.

+1 Stick with NGK. Ive been runnning iridiums in my 95 Maxima for about 4-5 months now and it runs great! But it would be cheaper to stick with the platinums its up to you

[Chris92SE]

Best bet is NGK.

You can even use coppers, just don't expect as long of life.

[Mr.Twister]

I had bosch platinums that were put on my car before I got it.I changed them out a few months ago and replaced them with NGK Laser iridiums. The increase in power and smoother idle was noticeable. The bosh plugs were still new looking when i pulled them out, so i knew it wasnt their condition that was the issue.

NGK Laser plats worked good for me. Make your own choice though.

[nj1sh]

is it worth changing wires when you replace the sparkplugs?

[tothemax]

i have coil parks i dont have spark plug wires are you sure u dont have coil packs? where are all the spark plugs located i can only see 3 in the front

[Darktide]

it's called a V 6.... the other 3 plugs are on the other side of the motor

[Mr.Twister]

"is it worth changing wires when you replace the sparkplugs?"

I'm sure you meant to say coil packs right?If you change your plugs often then it would be unneccessary and super expensive to change your coil packs each time you did your plugs.

[tothemax]

i understand the plugs are on the other side but are they hidden behind the intake or what how hard are they to change!!!!!!!!!!!

[nj1sh]

yea thats what i ment. But i guess is not worth it... the sparkplugs will do.

[Dracolove]

i understand the plugs are on the other side but are they hidden behind the intake or what how hard are they to change!!!!!!!!!!!

They are in between grooves in the intake manifold just look for the coil packs and they aren't hard to get to at all.

[Darktide]

it took me 30 minutes to change all my plugs... and that was because a few maintenance guys from my apartment complex were amazed that people still did that themselves. Each coil pack is held down with a 10mm bolt. Make sure you have an extension and the proper socket for the plugs and you're good to go. I also like to have a magnetic pick up tool around in case a bolt slips or the plugs don't feel like staying inside the socket (though I've heard if you take a piece of electrical tape and put it inside the socket it will help the plug stay inside but not be a pain to take it out). Good luck with it.

Oh and +1 for NGKs. The 2000 had NGK Lazer Platinums stock, $10/each. It hurt but that motor sure does purr.