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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/