car spark plugs
DESCRIPTION
Get the brief details about the maintenance and cleaning of spark plugs of our vehicles.TRANSCRIPT
Spark plugs
Spark plugs channel the
electrical current for igniting
the fuel. It’s an essential part
of any working combustion
engine and all modern cars.
Components
W E S I V P R C
Inlet
camshaft
Functions
Provide a healthy spark to efficiently burn the fuel
Move heat away from the
combustion chamber
Types
Iridium
Platinum
Copper
Use an extension if necessary to seat the socket on the spark plug
Remove the boot to access the spark plug
Socket wrench with extension
Symptoms
Lack of power
Excess emission
Poor fuel economy
Rough idle
stalling
Analyze your exhaust
Take your car to local auto parts store
Oil in the combustion
chamber
Improperly gapped
spark plugs
Carbon buildup
Over heating
Tools required during
spark plug change procedure
A half inch ratchet drive
A spark plug socket
A flexible drive coupling
Socket extensions
Needle nose pliers
Half inch ratchet drive
Spark plug socket
Flexible drive coupling
Socket Extension
Needle nose pliers
Follow these steps to change your plugs:
Removing old spark
plugs
Installing new plugs
Locate the spark plugs in your
car
Let the engine cool before
removing your spark plugs
Remove the spark plugs
Measure the gap of the spark
plugs
Get the correct replacement
plugs
Clean up around the threads
before re-inserting the new spark
plugs
Insert the new plugs & tighten
with the ratchet
Consider lubricating the plugs
prior to installing them
Resource: http://www.europeanservicecenter.com/will-changing-spark-plugs-restore-lost-performance/