Like rotating tires or changing oil, replacing spark plugs is a job that can be easily, and inexpensively, done in the confines of your own home. Although they don’t need maintenance as often as the ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. You’re likely aware that in order to keep your vehicle running in great shape, you’ll need to replace the spark ...

Before you undertake any of this work, re-read the article "Deciding if you should do the job yourself," and if your vehicle fits even one of those descriptions, don't try to do the work in this ...

On the surface,spark plug wiresare a pretty basic part they carry spark energy from the distributor (or coil) to the spark plugs. But when you actually go to purchase a set, you find out that there ...

Spark plugs that haven't been changed for a long time can become one with the cylinder head. Fortunately, it's possible to repair damaged threads instead of scrapping the head. (Photograph by Chris ...

With any vehicle, routine maintenance is a key essential in keeping you car running in tip-top condition. When spark plug wires fail, a car will hesitate, stumble, and run erratic, especially going up ...

You can (and should) actually read your spark plugs for valuable "clues" about how your engine is operating. To read your spark plugs, follow these steps: 1. When you get the first spark plug out of ...

Even the world's finest ignition wires are at the mercy of two things:the ignition system and, of course, Mother Nature. As ignition powerbecomes stronger and spark-plug gaps increase, the chance of ...

For an engine family as ubiquitous as the small-block Chevy, dozens of ignition wire sets are available, either over the counter at your local auto parts store or from the performance aftermarket, but ...

Don’t worry, it’s not just you. Everyone dropped their first, or likely fortieth, F-bomb when their dad had them hold the spark plug while he hit the kickstarter on their dirt bike. While it might ...