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How To “Read” A Spark Plug

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The performance of the vehicle can be measured by reading the spark plugs as they provide valuable information and have the potential to detect every kind of problem that may surround it. The reading of a spark plug involves evaluating the present conditions and colour of the tip of the plug. If a light tan colour exists around the tip of the spark plug, it indicates a healthy engine that is performing well. However, if the plug is of any other colour /condition, it indicates an issue cropping up, either with the engine including the fuel system, or maybe the ignition part. Here’s how you can read a spark plug in a few easy steps: Removal Here, referring to the manual provided with the vehicle can prove to be a great help for the exact determination of the plug becomes easy, knowing the number of  spark plug s is simplified and then, pulling them out isn’t tough anymore. For easy removal, you may use a ratchet socket drive wrench and an extension bar. Removing the spar...

Keep The Right Spark In Your Engine | NGK Spark Plugs

Every time you engage ignition in your car, there are a lot of auto parts that become active to serve the purpose. Whether you are driving to the office or want to pick up your kids, you rely on your car for almost everything, and your car relies on these small auto parts who work the wonder. The most important auto part among them all is the spark plug. In layman’s language, without the spark plug, your car won’t start. So, what’s so important that these small parts do? Spark plugs have a dual role in the engine. As several philosophers believe, the center at times is outside the object, similarly spark is at the center of the engine mechanism. They are responsible to provide the right spark in the combustion chambers to combust the mixture of fuel and air to start the car. Once, the ignition part is done, they keep on powering the engine. The spark is connected to the ignition coil which is responsible to maintain a certain voltage to keep the engine running. Spark plugs maintai...