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How Spark Plug Eliminates Engine Misfire

A spark plug is an important part of the process of the ignition process. Without proper functioning of the spark plug, the engine won’t start and would affect the performance of your engine. They are a necessity for the smooth functioning of any vehicle. They deliver electric current from the ignition system to the combustion chamber which further helps to ignite the air/fuel mixture by creating a spark. When a spark plug fails to ignite or misfires, your vehicle will start to malfunction. The main symptom is it won’t start at all. There are times when your vehicle might face several problems during ignition. Your engine might also face stumbling and following this, a “check engine” light would start to blink. This indicates that your engine is misfiring. There are also circumstances where this misfiring will happen while you’re driving. This, in turn, will impair your driving ability. Once you start to experience this, you shouldn’t ignore this, as it can later create a problem for...

Keep The Right Spark In Your Engine: Part II

Choosing the right spark plug for your vehicle is not difficult if you don’t fall for the stereotypes and do complete research on the spark plug specifications your engine requires. While many spark plug manufacturers try to sell a generic spark plug for all types of engines, you shouldn’t fall for this. This old school thinking severely disregards the modern-day evolution of highly efficient engines. When spark plugs are generic and don’t meet the set standards, there are severe side effects your vehicle must go through: Heat range:  If the  spark plug  is too cold for the engine, it can cause carbon fouling. Whereas, if it is too hot, it can cause serious pre-ignition issues for the engine Poor mileage : If the spark plug doesn’t meet the demanded specification, basically if it is a misfit, it won’t produce the right spark to ignite the fuel, leaving a lot of residue oil which will evaporate into thin air along with the money you spent on it. Misfire : If the spar...

What Happens When a Spark Plug Goes Bad?

Spark plugs are an important component of internal combustion engines. While every vehicle has its own type of spark plug, their function remains the same – spark plugs transmit electrical signals from the ignition coil creating a spark that ignites the air-fuel mixture. The best spark plugs burn the fuel efficiently. But when they start wearing out, they start showing some common signs. When this is the case, your car spark plug is pleading you for a replacement. 1.Slow Acceleration: Poor acceleration in vehicles shows a problem in the ignition system. Modern engines can inform the user whether there is any problem with the sensors. But in most cases, the issue is with the  spark plug . For instance, a bike spark plug may have its materials worn out which lessens the effectiveness of the spark, therefore affecting the acceleration. So the next time you find your car running sluggishly, you may have a spark plug problem and get it replaced. But get it done by a good mechani...