A check engine warning light, difficulty starting, engine misfires, rough or low idle, slow acceleration and reduced fuel economy are all signs that you may need to replace your spark plugs. If you have not replaced your spark plugs in the last 30,000 to 60,000 miles you may need to have your neighborhood mechanic make sure they are still in good working order.
Each engine cylinder has a spark plug, which is needed to
start the engine and keep it running. The most important thing an ignition
system has to do is get the car started and running. The part of the plug that
sticks out of the engine is connected to the car's ignition system. Each of the
engine's cylinders needs a certain amount of electric current to create a
spark. Two electrodes inside the cylinder are visible at the other end of the
spark plug, which is where it is placed. The current from the ignition system
goes to the center electrode of the plug. To get to the second electrode, a
high-voltage spark jumps over a small gap.
Gas-powered cars have different engines; hence they need
separate spark plugs. Your engine's cylinders decide how many you require.
One-for-one. A 4-cylinder engine requires 4 spark plugs.
Most spark plugs are made of different metals, some of
which are cheaper than others. But ones made from cheap metals usually don't
last as long as ones made from more expensive metals. Most of the time, the
manufacturer will tell you what kind of spark plugs your gas-powered car needs.
Let the experts at Central Florida Transmission Repair help
you with all your possible spark plug needs.
