In racing, spark plugs are practically a disposable commodity. Use them for a while and throw them away. If the engine starts acting funny, replace the plugs just in case. It's cheap insurance and ...

If you've decided that you can get at your spark plugs without damaging your vehicle, assemble what you need before you begin. To buy the proper spark plugs for your vehicle, you must know its ...

Gasoline internal combustion engines need three fundamental things: fuel, oxygen, and spark. The sexy aspects of modifying cars are focused on the first two elements: Double Pumper carburetors, ...

In the past, car parts used to be rather finicky. You had to occasionally adjust the carburetor to ensure your car was getting the right amount of fuel. You had to check the coolant every season to ...

Like rotating tires or changing oil, replacing spark plugs is a job that can be easily, and inexpensively, done in the confines of your own home. Although they don’t need maintenance as often as the ...

DEAR CAR TALK: I just changed the spark plugs and the coil bar on my 2014 Chevy Sonic. The engine starts but won't go over 3,000 rpms. Did I do something incorrectly? - Max RAY: I'm going to put my ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to engine care 101, a spark plug replacement — also referred to as a tune-up — is an essential task. Spark plugs, as the name ...