car spark plugs

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/