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240booster · 01-19-2002, 02:45 AM

I went around town today kinda getting some prices on a tune up and i went to Nissan and asked them if they would put Bosch Plat's on there, and he said that the car would not run right with them cause it was not made for platinum or Bosch plug's. That only NGK would work well. I thought Bosch 4's were the best plugs out there and i didn't think it would matter. Is he right or is he just telling me this in order to sell his product?? THANKS

NiNJA · 01-19-2002, 04:00 AM

I have recently installed Bosch Platinums in my S14...It runs fine to me.

240meowth · 01-19-2002, 04:51 AM

remember, planium do not give performance, rather lose performance, they just last a long time.  i use bosch platniumn +4 in my s13 'cause i had it on the camry, and the camry died, i thougth anything b better then stock ngk plugs

S13 Passion · 01-19-2002, 08:35 AM

what about DENSO iridiums?  cuz when i get a tune up sometime in the spring, im thinking about getting them. i heard those ones are the best.

S13Grl · 01-19-2002, 09:44 AM

Densos are pretty good. I don't think they're worth $15.00 per plug, though. And if you have them, you better be pushing some major power. I had my mechanic (at the Nissan dealership I work at) install some Bosch Platinums on for me. I switched to NGK three months later, just to try them out. I liked the NGKs a lot more, I have to admit. Bosch ones are still pretty good. NGK is great for imports, that's all...

lilredstiffy · 01-19-2002, 10:04 AM

I just tried a set of platinum 4's and then engine wouldn't rev past 4500rpm suddenly. Best to stick with the ngk or whatever your local Nissan dealership sells. Nissan builds very touchy motors.

(Edited by firebone at 10<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'>5 am on Jan. 19, 2002)

BEISSEN · 01-19-2002, 10:06 AM

I use the +4's platinums in my 97 240 and i have had no problems with them yet,i had the ngks when i first got the car but i took them out to check them and they were completly black so i went and tried to get some more but no one ever has them when i need them.I just did a complete tune up on my car and a complete brake job as well.I changed the front rotors both and all the brakes on the car changed the oil as well along with the oil filter and it runs better.But hey its what ever you realy want to spend on plugs the +4's are like 4.99 each and i dont know how much ngk's are but i will try them next time.

S13Grl · 01-19-2002, 10:10 AM

NGKs are like $1.50 or so a piece. I can get them for cheaper then they'd normally sell (I work at a Nissan dealer.) Let me know if any of you people want any. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

jupiterl · 01-19-2002, 11:12 AM

I used Bosch +4 in my 97 ... nothing wrong, however, didn't notice any change to the hp or torque.

Nismos14 · 01-19-2002, 11:17 AM

i had bosch regular stock replacement plugs and those were fine then i got a new set to do a tune up did it and it was the same then i went to denso iridiums and bam those were killer i felt a difference with them in.

*AceInHole* · 01-19-2002, 12:19 PM

I might be wrong... but I could have sworn I had NGK Plats in my car....  have a bunch of regular NGK plugs lying around tho, and I'll probably switch to those when the turbo is in just so I can do the gapping myself.

RoNx777 · 01-19-2002, 12:24 PM

My '97 had NGK's when i bought it, and i got a tune up in two weeks, i changed to Bosch +4's. Didnt notice any difference.

my240likenoother · 01-19-2002, 12:48 PM

i havethe bosh platinum in my car now and i have had the NGK's in before
i feal no difference between the two bolth r good plugs

Arcane · 01-19-2002, 01:45 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from 240booster on 2:45 am on Jan. 19, 2002
I went around town today kinda getting some prices on a tune up and i went to Nissan and asked them if they would put Bosch Plat's on there, and he said that the car would not run right with them cause it was not made for platinum or Bosch plug's. That only NGK would work well. I thought Bosch 4's were the best plugs out there and i didn't think it would matter. Is he right or is he just telling me this in order to sell his product?? THANKS
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hey booster...just noticed something...why would you pay for a tune up...you can do it yourself...anyways...i have ngk's and my bro has bosch...no difference...

240booster · 01-19-2002, 02:16 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from Arcane on 3:45 pm on Jan. 19, 2002

hey booster...just noticed something...why would you pay for a tune up...you can do it yourself...anyways...i have ngk's and my bro has bosch...no difference...</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>

I just knew someone was goin to say that   LOL Neway, im thinking about doing that, what all do they do on a tune up?<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>    Plus, there r a couple of things that i need done that i don't think i can fix myself.

*transient* · 01-19-2002, 02:54 PM

Also, what are the torque ratings etc for the spark plugs?

kitoro · 01-19-2002, 03:13 PM

here's some really good information about plugs from a mechanic on another board i'm on:

http://www.albertacars.net/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=852

chickenmanq · 01-19-2002, 08:05 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from 240booster on 2:45 am on Jan. 19, 2002
I went around town today kinda getting some prices on a tune up and i went to Nissan and asked them if they would put Bosch Plat's on there, and he said that the car would not run right with them cause it was not made for platinum or Bosch plug's. That only NGK would work well. I thought Bosch 4's were the best plugs out there and i didn't think it would matter. Is he right or is he just telling me this in order to sell his product?? THANKS
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#### those stupid dealerships.  My dad gets sparkplugs from Nissan for his 91 NX2000.  They're NGK, but they're also platinum.  Anyone telling you they won't run right with Bosch plugs is wrong.  It's true some vehicle don't function well with different plugs.  I put Bosch' on my old Mazda, and it didn't do shit.  I put them in my Nissan (got tired of ho hum NGK), and there was a performance difference, plus they last longer.  Go to autozone, or other store and have them cross reference the NGK number to a Bosch +4

Arcane · 01-19-2002, 09:29 PM

booster...tune ups vary between shops...the basics are plugs, (wires if needed) and checking your fluid levels...that's pretty much all it is...

01-19-2002, 02:45 AM	#1
240booster Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 245 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I went around town today kinda getting some prices on a tune up and i went to Nissan and asked them if they would put Bosch Plat's on there, and he said that the car would not run right with them cause it was not made for platinum or Bosch plug's. That only NGK would work well. I thought Bosch 4's were the best plugs out there and i didn't think it would matter. Is he right or is he just telling me this in order to sell his product?? THANKS

01-19-2002, 04:00 AM	#2
NiNJA Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2001 Location: Atlanta Age: 39 Posts: 111 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have recently installed Bosch Platinums in my S14...It runs fine to me.

01-19-2002, 04:51 AM	#3
240meowth Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: torrance, ca Age: 40 Posts: 2,406 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	remember, planium do not give performance, rather lose performance, they just last a long time.  i use bosch platniumn +4 in my s13 'cause i had it on the camry, and the camry died, i thougth anything b better then stock ngk plugs

01-19-2002, 08:35 AM	#4
S13 Passion Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 267 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what about DENSO iridiums?  cuz when i get a tune up sometime in the spring, im thinking about getting them. i heard those ones are the best.

01-19-2002, 09:44 AM	#5
S13Grl Married to the Mob Join Date: Dec 2000 Age: 43 Posts: 3,670 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Densos are pretty good. I don't think they're worth $15.00 per plug, though. And if you have them, you better be pushing some major power. I had my mechanic (at the Nissan dealership I work at) install some Bosch Platinums on for me. I switched to NGK three months later, just to try them out. I liked the NGKs a lot more, I have to admit. Bosch ones are still pretty good. NGK is great for imports, that's all...

01-19-2002, 10:04 AM	#6
lilredstiffy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: louisiana Posts: 618 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just tried a set of platinum 4's and then engine wouldn't rev past 4500rpm suddenly. Best to stick with the ngk or whatever your local Nissan dealership sells. Nissan builds very touchy motors. (Edited by firebone at 10<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'>5 am on Jan. 19, 2002)

01-19-2002, 10:06 AM	#7
BEISSEN Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Woodbridge,VA Age: 41 Posts: 1,028 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I use the +4's platinums in my 97 240 and i have had no problems with them yet,i had the ngks when i first got the car but i took them out to check them and they were completly black so i went and tried to get some more but no one ever has them when i need them.I just did a complete tune up on my car and a complete brake job as well.I changed the front rotors both and all the brakes on the car changed the oil as well along with the oil filter and it runs better.But hey its what ever you realy want to spend on plugs the +4's are like 4.99 each and i dont know how much ngk's are but i will try them next time.

01-19-2002, 10:10 AM	#8
S13Grl Married to the Mob Join Date: Dec 2000 Age: 43 Posts: 3,670 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	NGKs are like $1.50 or so a piece. I can get them for cheaper then they'd normally sell (I work at a Nissan dealer.) Let me know if any of you people want any. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

01-19-2002, 11:12 AM	#9
jupiterl Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Markham, Ontario Posts: 310 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I used Bosch +4 in my 97 ... nothing wrong, however, didn't notice any change to the hp or torque.

01-19-2002, 11:17 AM	#10
Nismos14 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: New Jersey Age: 42 Posts: 1,213 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i had bosch regular stock replacement plugs and those were fine then i got a new set to do a tune up did it and it was the same then i went to denso iridiums and bam those were killer i felt a difference with them in.

01-19-2002, 12:19 PM	#11
AceInHole Autox Technician Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: New Haven, CT Age: 43 Posts: 3,961 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: AceInHole Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I might be wrong... but I could have sworn I had NGK Plats in my car....  have a bunch of regular NGK plugs lying around tho, and I'll probably switch to those when the turbo is in just so I can do the gapping myself.

01-19-2002, 12:24 PM	#12
RoNx777 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 252 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My '97 had NGK's when i bought it, and i got a tune up in two weeks, i changed to Bosch +4's. Didnt notice any difference.

01-19-2002, 12:48 PM	#13
my240likenoother Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,261 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i havethe bosh platinum in my car now and i have had the NGK's in before i feal no difference between the two bolth r good plugs

01-19-2002, 01:45 PM	#14
Arcane Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 597 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from 240booster on 2:45 am on Jan. 19, 2002 I went around town today kinda getting some prices on a tune up and i went to Nissan and asked them if they would put Bosch Plat's on there, and he said that the car would not run right with them cause it was not made for platinum or Bosch plug's. That only NGK would work well. I thought Bosch 4's were the best plugs out there and i didn't think it would matter. Is he right or is he just telling me this in order to sell his product?? THANKS </td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> hey booster...just noticed something...why would you pay for a tune up...you can do it yourself...anyways...i have ngk's and my bro has bosch...no difference...

01-19-2002, 02:16 PM	#15
240booster Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 245 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from Arcane on 3:45 pm on Jan. 19, 2002 hey booster...just noticed something...why would you pay for a tune up...you can do it yourself...anyways...i have ngk's and my bro has bosch...no difference...</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> I just knew someone was goin to say that   LOL Neway, im thinking about doing that, what all do they do on a tune up?<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>    Plus, there r a couple of things that i need done that i don't think i can fix myself.

01-19-2002, 02:54 PM	#16
transient Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Los Angeles, California Age: 40 Posts: 2,947 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Also, what are the torque ratings etc for the spark plugs?

01-19-2002, 03:13 PM	#17
kitoro Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 275 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	here's some really good information about plugs from a mechanic on another board i'm on: http://www.albertacars.net/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=852

01-19-2002, 08:05 PM	#18
chickenmanq Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from 240booster on 2:45 am on Jan. 19, 2002 I went around town today kinda getting some prices on a tune up and i went to Nissan and asked them if they would put Bosch Plat's on there, and he said that the car would not run right with them cause it was not made for platinum or Bosch plug's. That only NGK would work well. I thought Bosch 4's were the best plugs out there and i didn't think it would matter. Is he right or is he just telling me this in order to sell his product?? THANKS </td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> #### those stupid dealerships.  My dad gets sparkplugs from Nissan for his 91 NX2000.  They're NGK, but they're also platinum.  Anyone telling you they won't run right with Bosch plugs is wrong.  It's true some vehicle don't function well with different plugs.  I put Bosch' on my old Mazda, and it didn't do shit.  I put them in my Nissan (got tired of ho hum NGK), and there was a performance difference, plus they last longer.  Go to autozone, or other store and have them cross reference the NGK number to a Bosch +4

01-19-2002, 09:29 PM	#19
Arcane Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 597 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	booster...tune ups vary between shops...the basics are plugs, (wires if needed) and checking your fluid levels...that's pretty much all it is...