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'00 Altima spark plug spec for a '99?

The 2000 Altima manual and 1999 Altima manual differ in their specifications for spark plugs. The 2000 recommends using NGK PFR5G-11 for spark plugs, while the 1999 manual specifies NGK FR5AP-10 for spark plugs. Does anybody know of a reason not to use the 2000 year specs for a '99? Would it be better or would there be any harm to use those specs? While the '00 car is essentially the same as the '99, there were some tweaks to it to bump up the acceleration and horsepower. Both spark plug types are platinum and look like they have the same heat range.

The models also differ in the 2000 recommendation for power steering fluid being Nissan PSF II while the '99 is Dexron III.

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Tim C.
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there was a mid model year split on the type of spark plugs used in the KA24DE engines on the Altima

If you have a 2K Altima the spark plugs are platinum and only need to be replaced at 60K

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NissTech

I have an '00 altima as well. The spark plu is between 8.00 to 15.00 depending on the website. Does anyone have a good site to look at. I've looked at

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Does anyone have any other good sites for these?

Robin

From: NissTech (Haywood snipped-for-privacy@msn.com) Subject: Re: '00 Altima spark plug spec for a '99?

there was a mid model year split on the type of spark plugs used in the KA24DE engines on the Altima

If you have a 2K Altima the spark plugs are platinum and only need to be replaced at 60K

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Robin Zich

Try

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same place). I've been using the NGK IX Iridium plugs on a '99, even though they are spec'd for the '00 model. I also changed out the wires to NGK from the OEM Autolites. Everything's running great so far.

The iridium plugs didn't increase gas mileage near as much as changing the front oxygen sensor at 60K did... which is good preventive maintenance, and you can get the exact OEM Bosch equivalent at $60 or so, half the dealer cost.

Tim C.

'99 Altima GXE '90 Passat '87 Lynx GS '80 Citation notchback

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Tim C.

FYI,

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charges $11.71 whereas
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charges $8.25 for the same part.

Robin '00 Altima SE '02 Maxima SE 6-sp

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Robin Zich

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