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Posted August 31, 2020 Maintenance

What Is a Tuneup and Why Should You Get One?

What is a tuneup? This type of preventative maintenance can nip problems in the bud and keep your vehicle running smoothly. Here’s why you should get one.

Black-and-white close-up of three spark plugs

Posted February 26, 2020 Maintenance

Pro Tips for Spark Plug Wire Replacement

As drivers keep their cars longer, spark plug wire replacement is needed eventually. Follow these pro tips to check and replace spark plug wires.

New spark plugs. Changing the spark plugs on your car may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be difficult. Here's what you need and some tips to completing the job.

Posted September 5, 2019 Featured

10 Tips For Changing Spark Plugs

Old and failing spark plugs can cause a host of problems in your engine, and it should be expected that you’ll have to change them at least a few times during the life of a vehicle. Luckily, it’s a pretty straightforward DIY that requires close attention, but not many tools. With the right know-how and a few tricks up your sleeve, changing spark plugs is a simple…

Spark plugs in an engine. Choosing the right spark plugs for your car can be a daunting task. Use this guide to pick the perfect spark plugs for your type of vehicle.

Posted August 16, 2019 Maintenance

Different Types Of Spark Plugs: Which One Is Right For Your Car?

Learn about different types of spark plugs, and gain insight into which choice is best suited for your car.

Did You Know: The Evolution of the Spark Plug

Posted June 13, 2019 Partner Spotlight

Did You Know: Spark Plug Evolution

As technology advances, the efficiency of the spark plug has increased, resulting in higher combustion efficiencies. The design evolution has reduced the quenching effect on the flame kernel. The quenching … Continue Reading Did You Know: Spark Plug Evolution

Spark plugs. Changing spark plugs is a part of completing preventive maintenance on a car. Here's how often spark plugs should be replaced.

Posted June 5, 2019 Maintenance

How Often Should You Change Spark Plugs?

Changing your car’s spark plugs is a necessary form of preventive maintenance. How often should you change spark plugs? Here’s the answer.

A car's spark plug. There are a lot of different spark plugs to choose from. How do you know which one your car uses? Here's a helpful guide to get the right spark plugs for your car.

Posted May 20, 2019 Know How

Different Types Of Spark Plugs: Understanding The Differences

What are the different types of spark plugs available? The choices include plugs made from copper, platinum, silver and iridium.

A spark plug. Spark plugs have been around since the 1800s and are still found in cars today. Here's the lowdown on spark plugs and the history behind the component.

Posted May 7, 2019 Know How

A History of Spark Plugs

The history of spark plugs is a fascinating one, with Robert Bosch credited for the design. All gas-powered vehicles require plugs for combustion.

Posted August 28, 2018 Maintenance

What Causes Engine Misfire?

What causes engine misfire? And what does it mean for your car? Detect the problem and make the repairs before lasting damage occurs with these tips.

The check engine light on a dashboard is illuminated.

Posted March 8, 2018 Maintenance

Is Your Check Engine Light On? Here Are 5 Common Culprits

As a driver, there’s no greater frustration than seeing your check engine light on for no obvious reason — or after you’ve already repaired what you thought was the issue. The real problem is that the check engine light is so ambiguous. Here are five of the most common problems that can illuminate your check engine light…