DIY: Spark plug change
#91
I just wanted to give you a big thank you for this guide.
I changed out my spark plugs today. Took me longer than most people (2+ hrs).
Everything was clear from the guide.
I highly recommended everyone do this. I've never done any mechanical work before, so anyone can do this.
If you need a torque wrench, you can get one from Harbor Freight for $15 or less if you have a 20% coupon. They also have a 4-pack of extensions for $5, magnetic pickup tool for $2, spark plug socket for $5.
Essentially, I got all the tools for less than $30. My mechanic was charging me $100 for the labor, so I still saved $70.
I changed out my spark plugs today. Took me longer than most people (2+ hrs).
Everything was clear from the guide.
I highly recommended everyone do this. I've never done any mechanical work before, so anyone can do this.
If you need a torque wrench, you can get one from Harbor Freight for $15 or less if you have a 20% coupon. They also have a 4-pack of extensions for $5, magnetic pickup tool for $2, spark plug socket for $5.
Essentially, I got all the tools for less than $30. My mechanic was charging me $100 for the labor, so I still saved $70.
#92
I just wanted to give you a big thank you for this guide.
I changed out my spark plugs today. Took me longer than most people (2+ hrs).
Everything was clear from the guide.
I highly recommended everyone do this. I've never done any mechanical work before, so anyone can do this.
If you need a torque wrench, you can get one from Harbor Freight for $15 or less if you have a 20% coupon. They also have a 4-pack of extensions for $5, magnetic pickup tool for $2, spark plug socket for $5.
Essentially, I got all the tools for less than $30. My mechanic was charging me $100 for the labor, so I still saved $70.
I changed out my spark plugs today. Took me longer than most people (2+ hrs).
Everything was clear from the guide.
I highly recommended everyone do this. I've never done any mechanical work before, so anyone can do this.
If you need a torque wrench, you can get one from Harbor Freight for $15 or less if you have a 20% coupon. They also have a 4-pack of extensions for $5, magnetic pickup tool for $2, spark plug socket for $5.
Essentially, I got all the tools for less than $30. My mechanic was charging me $100 for the labor, so I still saved $70.
Glad to hear the install went well.
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#99
Well I just got back from Nissian and they were not able to reprogram the car (unlock it). They told me when its in lock down mode the fuel system shut off. So the only advice they gave me was take the 2 and a half our drive to the nearest Infiniti dealership.
So I reserved a trailer to tow it down their tomorrow, its going on 4 days without driving my car and I am getting impatient. I got a copy of the self diagnostic test and it says I have an error code of [P1610]. Life in the G world!
So I reserved a trailer to tow it down their tomorrow, its going on 4 days without driving my car and I am getting impatient. I got a copy of the self diagnostic test and it says I have an error code of [P1610]. Life in the G world!
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I took it to Infiniti and they fixed it in 2 days! They told me my Body Control Module was bad and the battery was dead from trying to start it so much. They said anything could of caused it to go bad even something simple as disconnecting the battery!?!?
#101
Hey guys,
So I followed the steps from the DIY and just finished it about 30 minutes ago. Decided to drive it around and see if there was a difference. On the way back (I had to turn into the car wash near my place to do a U-Turn) I stalled and started the car back up. It seemed like she did not want to stay on.
After going thru the forum, another member said that he forgot to put the PVC tube back on...but when i was doing the replacement, I only took out 3 tubes (Intake and 2 from the lower plenum)...
When I start the car, and give it a little gas...the car stays on fine...
Any ideas?
Please help asap...getting worried.
So I followed the steps from the DIY and just finished it about 30 minutes ago. Decided to drive it around and see if there was a difference. On the way back (I had to turn into the car wash near my place to do a U-Turn) I stalled and started the car back up. It seemed like she did not want to stay on.
After going thru the forum, another member said that he forgot to put the PVC tube back on...but when i was doing the replacement, I only took out 3 tubes (Intake and 2 from the lower plenum)...
When I start the car, and give it a little gas...the car stays on fine...
Any ideas?
Please help asap...getting worried.
#104