The fine art of spark

plug maintenance and

cleaning…

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

Water Duct

Exhaust

camsh

aft

Spark Plug

Inlet camshaft

ValvesPisto

n

Connecting Rod

Crankshaft

Functions

Provide a healthy spark to efficiently burn the fuel Move heat away from the combustion chamber

Types

Iridium

Platinum

Copper

Cleaning a spark plug :

Use an extension if necessary to seat the socket on the spark plug

Few symptoms of spark plug problems

Symptoms

Lack of power

Excess emission

Poor fuel economyRough idle

stalling

Diagnosing spark plug problems

Analyze your exhaust

Take your car to

local auto parts store

Causes of spark plug problems:

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 extensi

ons

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

Removing old spark 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

Installing new 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/