2003 Nissan X-Trail Engine Misfiring at Idle

2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL
84,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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RACERS320
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After recently servicing the car & changing spark plugs, Oil, Oil filter & air filter. The car car began to misfire at idle. It made a popping sound from the exhaust every 3-5 seconds or so. What could be the problem because it was not misfiring before the service. All the plugs are gapped to the right spacing. Recently it has been running a little noisier but still misfiring.
Sep 24, 2010 at 7:05 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Is it the OEM sparkplugs and also did you torque it to specs-double check the plug wire connections at both ends.
Sep 24, 2010 at 7:18 AM
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RACERS320
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No, its was aftermarket plugs (NGK V-Power) & no i 'dont own a torque wrench sadly.
Sep 24, 2010 at 7:40 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Just using the wrong type plug can cause the engine to have a fit-check the plugs again or replace it to the OEM part-The only thing you did was replaced the plugs unless you didn't wire it correctly-inspect the plug wire contact ends
Sep 24, 2010 at 8:55 AM