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If you drive an internal combustion engine, the fuel you put in your car needs a spark to ignite it and keep your car running. Spark plugs use precisely crafted … Continue Reading The Best Spark Plugs for High-Performance Engines
What are spark plugs? In simple terms, a spark plug creates a spark within the engine’s cylinder head, burning fuel to start the car.
Changing spark plugs is a key part of vehicle maintenance. Here’s what happens when spark plugs go bad and why you should replace them promptly.
Do you know how to change a spark plug on a lawn mower? Luckily, its an easy job that takes just a few tools and a couple of minutes. Learn how here.
If you know how to test ignition coil failure you can easily spot and repair failures early to prevent further damage. Learn more here.
Knowing how to replace spark plugs can help improve your engine’s performance, fuel economy and start-up performance.
The knock sensor creates a voltage signal based on the vibrations caused by engine detonation. The computer uses this signal to retard timing when spark knock occurs. Where are these … Continue Reading Combustion Control: What does a Knock Sensor do?
In Coil-on-Plug (COP) technology, since each cylinder has a coil, the PCM controls individual cylinder firings for more precise ignition timing, reduced emissions and better fuel economy. Where are these … Continue Reading What does an Ignition Coil-on-Plug coil do for your engine?
As drivers keep their cars longer, spark plug wire replacement is needed eventually. Follow these pro tips to check and replace spark plug wires.
Diesel fuel ignition is highly dependent on temperature. Learn how a glow plug warmer can make cold starting easier and reduce emissions.