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Date Registered: 01-2012
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Hows you new X Trail going mate? I expect mine no later than Jan 31 expected delivery date. The only white 2011 TI anywhere in the state when I placed my order on Jan 18, was in some holding yard in Sydney and still under customs? So I was told by my dealer. Not that that matters but does that make any sense to you?
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Date Registered: 05-2011
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Like Ironbark, I do all of the servicing of our vehicles (except one) for past 35 years due to many bad experiences with mechanics. I do use them on occassion for some repairs or computer fault finding. The benefit of the money saved is that I do not hesitate to use genuine or best quality parts, best oils, filters etc. so long as the price is not outrageous and end up with a car that will last longer e.g. had the exy auto-trans serviced and mechanic replaced the gasket with a cork one. It leaked a few days later, a few drips then a small puddle a few weeks later. Replaced it with Genuine Nissan and no more leaks. Exact same experience with previous mitsubishi's, cork = leak, genuine = no leak. Had the head gasket done 7 months ago by mechanic, gasket kit was non-genuine, never had a leak from rocker cover and engine was remarkably clean prior to this despite being 9 years old. Almost immediately started leaking, and now the whole engine needs to be pressure washed as it is covered in oil due to rocker cover gasket. Have new genuine one to go in. (On a side note, always ring around for prices, genuine Nissan head gasket set was the same price as the Repco equivalent when I checked last year.)
And another e.g., replaced sigma rear muffler after 6 years from new with Lukey (good brand isn't it?). Like clockwork, they needed replacing at 2 years. After the 4th one, replaced with genuine Mitsub. kept car for another 5 years but never had to replace muffler again. Not all aftermarket is bad though as had a magna that had timing chain clatter from 3 sets of genuine timing chain / guides but no further problem when aftermarket was fitted.
Don't get me started on brakes....Bendix are the best, or at least buy genuine. You want these to work all the time, so for safety's sake pay the little bit extra. Also they have a metal foldover on the side of the pads. As the pads wear down, the foldover touches the rotors and give a squeal when you brake letting you know that the pads will need replacing. No more damaged rotors.
As for spark plugs, I usually don't mind replacing them regularly as they are so cheap. (Dealer wanted $800 2 years ago to replace 8 plugs in our other car, and that hurts). At very least check them, reset gap if needed and keep an eye on any fuel consumption increase.
Sorry to ramble, have many experiences and could easily go on and on. Maybe later.
    
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Date Registered: 12-2010
Location: Macquarie Fields SYDNEY
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Ramble all you want Jack!
It's only by reading about other members' experiences that mechanical ignoramoues like me can make valued judgements as to how to progress an issue for a satifactory result.

If the "ramble" is relevant then keep it up.....my opinion anyway

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Tow Bar, bash plates, PEDDERS lift, YOKO GEO 15 AT/S tyres.


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Date Registered: 02-2004
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A lot of existing topics are covered in your reply Jack, so rather than lumping it all in one post, share your experience in the existing corresponding threads to get better exposure and to educate as many self-servicing owners as possible. It also makes finding and searching of information for existing and future owners much easier.

This topic is about spark plugs, so am not sure how anyone (apart from Dave emoticon ) would be able to benefit from your experience with brake pads, mufflers and leaking head gaskest...etc in this thread.

Please take the time to do a search on the forum and contribute your knowledge and experiences in existing and relevant topics. Thanks.

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Date Registered: 12-2012
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T30 QR25 has no acceleration and the engine light is on. Can anyone shed some light on this.
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Date Registered: 02-2004
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What is the error code?

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Date Registered: 01-2015
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Could someone please give an item code for platinum sparks to replace stock ones?
I have had mine for about 100,000 km with no issues...would like to upgrade to platinum tip or similar.
To the fella with the cork gasket...I replaced auto transmission fluid and strainer...was given a cork gasket which I chose not to use...the original one stayed on the engine when I removed the pan...I wiped the original and left it on...no problems.


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Date Registered: 02-2004
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Please add the xtrail year and model into your signature, so we know which one you're talking about mate. With 3 generation of xtrails to discuss on the forum, such information is now a complete must before asking any type of question. Thanks

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Date Registered: 01-2015
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Sorry mate...
I updated my signature...
QR20DE... 138,000 km...2006 bought new...2,0 L petrol Automatic...

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Date Registered: 02-2004
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Thanks mate.

For the QR20DE, the NGK Laser Platinum spark plugs are the LFR5AP-11 / 4775

Honestly though, NGK Iridium will be more than enough for the job.

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