Parts for your 1998 Nissan Pulsar-Spark plugs

1998 Nissan Pulsar Spark Plugs — What they do and when to replace

Referencing the Nissan Pulsar N15 Series Factory Service Manual (1995–2000), the owner’s maintenance schedule, and AU/NZ plug catalogues from NGK, the 1998 Pulsar’s petrol engines (GA16DE 1.6L and SR20DE 2.0L) are fitted with spark plugs and specify a typical 1.1 mm gap. Only diesel variants (rare in this market and using CD20) run glow plugs instead. For most Australian and New Zealand 1998 Pulsars, spark plugs are absolutely relevant and part of routine servicing.

On a 1998 Nissan Pulsar, spark plugs fire the air–fuel mix so the engine lights up cleanly every time. Good plugs keep cold starts drama-free, help fuel economy, and make throttle response feel honest. When they’re tired, drivers often notice rough idle, a flat spot under load, or the fuel gauge dropping a bit faster than it should.

This Pulsar generation commonly runs a 1.1 mm plug gap per the factory manual and AU/NZ plug catalogues, with copper, platinum, or iridium options available. Copper plugs deliver solid value but like more frequent changes