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Old May 31, 2008 | 04:09 PM
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Changing spark plugs

The dealership quoted me $250, anybody know where I can do this cheaper? My cars been getting horrible gas mileage and I believe it's because of the spark plugs.
 
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Old May 31, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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what are you getting, it might be normal. i am getting under 500km a tank
 
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Old May 31, 2008 | 11:36 PM
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The dealership quoted me $250, anybody know where I can do this cheaper? My cars been getting horrible gas mileage and I believe it's because of the spark plugs.
Guelph quoted me well above the $250 for a tune up.
I read somewhere on one of these forms about some new spark plugs that give a real boost of hp. A new type, being tested. Hmmmmm where was it. I'll try to remember.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 08:20 AM
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^I saw that thread too. Apparently no one had experienced fuel economy improvements. Butt dynos claimed more power. OTOH, the plugs don't have proven durability. Some have replaced after 6K miles.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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I haven't changed my spark plug once yet and I have 100,000KMs now. I get about 450KM per full tank.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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do it yourself... its easy
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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I just talked to a guy with a sweet Z, he told me about these Pullstar plugs he put in that are supposed to add 10hp and 7lb ft of torque to the wheels, I don't know how true that is but I'm trying to find a website for these. They are $35. a plug so a bit pricey
 
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Gdup35sedan
do it yourself... its easy
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Somebody should write up a DIY.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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search youtube for g35 spark plugs... you'll find what you need..
 
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 08:39 PM
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This is the best polish for your wheels...

I bought that Turtle Wax ICE clear liquid polish just to try it out, its ok on the paint but works AMAZING on wheels if you have a ploished lip it will get rid of all the swirl marks and make them shine like chrome plus because its clear liquid you can get in the tightest areas and not worry about the haze if you missed a spot
 
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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OH CRAP I was supposed to start a nwe thread.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by fullvietFX
Somebody should write up a DIY.
there's a couple floating around on this site... that's why we have the SEARCH function..
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by joaquin03
search youtube for g35 spark plugs... you'll find what you need..
I've just watched all 3 of the YouTube vids and they are as good a tutorial as you can find........
Excellent help......and you can quite see why changing out plugs isn't cheap.

C.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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Here they are but be aware that this is for the early G's.. Later G's may differ slightly.

------ Part 1

-----Part 2

---- Part 3

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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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FWIW
Had my plugs pulled at Simone Performance for:
OEM plugs 6x 18.69 = 112.14 and 150. labour for a total of $262.14
 
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