A gas engine needs fuel, air, and spark to get its internals chugging along. Take any of these out of the equation and the engine will have a fit. While the automotive industry shifts toward fully ...

A spark plug can eject either due to poor design or a lack of sufficient torquing. You can fix this by tightening a loose ...

You can (and should) actually read your spark plugs for valuable "clues" about how your engine is operating. To read your spark plugs, follow these steps: 1. When you get the first spark plug out of ...

Spark plugs that haven't been changed for a long time can become one with the cylinder head. Fortunately, it's possible to repair damaged threads instead of scrapping the head. (Photograph by Chris ...

How often you replace spark plugs depends on the type of plugs you have. You may have 30,000-mile plugs, or if the plugs have platinum tips, they may be good for up to 100,000 miles, although some ...

Don’t worry, it’s not just you. Everyone dropped their first, or likely fortieth, F-bomb when their dad had them hold the spark plug while he hit the kickstarter on their dirt bike. While it might ...

Misfiring, rough idling, poor acceleration, and decreased fuel efficiency — the four ominous horsemen of bad spark plugs. Nobody wants to ever get to that point before desperately changing such a ...

A check engine light accompanied by a traction control light likely indicates a failed wheel speed sensor. Spark plug replacement costs can vary, but it's advisable to inquire about pricing beforehand ...

Trying to save money on car repairs feels very familiar. You look at the estimate, swallow hard, then wonder if you can buy the parts yourself and just pay for labor. A recent story from a mobile ...