NGK, as well as other leading manufacturers, usually advise against that. Second, I’d think twice about putting any anti-seize or trying to lube the threads when installing. Ignore that they try to recommend their own plugs, just follow the process:
Here’s a very good video on changing the spark plugs on a Nissan Altima 2.5L. Installation isn’t rocket science, as long as you follow a few basics. Both platinum and iridium are delicate and you might damage them. If I were you, I’d just check them when they come out of the box. In most cases, the spark plugs come pre-gapped, so you don’t need to do anything with them as reviewers mention. NGK spark plugs and your Nissan: A quick cheat sheetįirst, the spark plug gap. Let’s look at a few important things you need to keep in mind. Apart from Nissan, you’d see a lot of Toyotas or Hondas running with those two brands. Generally, NGK and Denso are the go-to OE quality for Japanese cars. If you for some reason have any issues with NGK (even though they’re the best spark plug brand for Nissan), you have an alternative. I suggest you use the car fitment feature of Amazon to check if you have a 2008+ Nissan vehicle. However, there’s one thing in common: the OEM replacements have switched to iridium as a material.įor example, the DILKAR6A-11 spark plug fits most 2007-2017 Sentra, Altima and Rogue models. Newer vehicles are a bit all over the place – the aftermarket parts differ across models.