Spark Plugs, belts, and accessories

Warm up: What car parts are ran by the serpentine belt?

Spark Plugs

Spark plugs create the spark necessary for the ignition of the gas.

Virtually unchanged for 120 years May need to be serviced in a vehicle between

30k-100K

Spark Plug

Unconventional Spark Plugs

E3 Plugs, Bosch Platnium, NGK Iridium Uses Different technology to enhance

performance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veqxUwmk1I8&feature=relmfu

Unconventional Spark Plugs

My Experience with E3 Improved MPG on 03 Dodge Durango with

4.7L Did generator test- under no load a

convention plug and E3 ran for the same amount of time when fuel was cut to the carb

Under Significant load Convention plug ran for 1:07, E3 ran for 1:14

Step- 1

Find the correct spark plug socket Use ratchet and socket to remove plug from

engine block Once removed inspect for burns, gap size, and

electrode size

Step 2

Put anti-seize around the thread of the new plugs

Thread in by hand first (if possible). Otherwise thread in with socket and extension with NO ratchet attached.

Torque to specs located on All data, or user manual.

If no specs are available The plugs are to be tightened to 13 lb-ft. which is just hand tight with a short ratchet.

Step 3

Do spark plugs one at a time, so you do not confuse the wiring.

Repeat steps until all plugs have been changed

Serpentine Belt

The serpentine belt is a rubber belt driven by the crank shaft around pulleys to power the cars accessories like..

Alternator Water Pump Air conditioner Power Steering

NOTE: Accessories located on the belt do not need to be serviced but rather replaced in the event of failure

Serpentine Belt

Alternator

An alternator produces the current that keeps the battery charged

Cars carry 12v batteries While the car is running and putting a meter to

the battery a good alternator should produce between 13.5v and 14v

Alternator

Water Pump

The water pump is responsible for circulating coolant throughout your engine

Without a water pump your engine would overheat.

Water Pump

Air Conditioning

Compressor required to remove the heat from your cabin air

Has a clutch assembly and only adds stress to the system when engauged.

Air Conditioning

Power Steering Pump

Provides hydrolic pressure for rack and pinion steering system

Allows you to turn your wheel with EASE

Power Steering Pump