The spark plug is essentially a high-voltage “bridge” that ignites gas vapors inside your engine and makes your car go. On average, spark plugs should be replaced every 50-100,000 miles—the good news ...

A brief underhood inspection confirms that all the vacuum hoses are on and that none of them have been burned open by leaning against the exhaust manifold. You've touched every sensor connection to ...

Checking, replacing and maintaining your spark plugs is actually one of the easier and most affordable car-maintenance jobs you can do in the comfort of your own driveway — that is, if you don’t screw ...

Spark plugs play a highly significant role in the overall functioning of a vehicle. Without well-functioning spark plugs, a vehicle may not operate properly or at all. This article explains all ...

A gas engine needs fuel, air, and spark to get its internals chugging along. Take any of these out of the equation and the engine will have a fit. While the automotive industry shifts toward fully ...

Question: I have a 2006 Kia Sedona, and it randomly misfires roughly once for every week of normal driving and once after each carwash. When it happens, I pull over and shut off the car. Then, I turn ...

Chrysler's 5.7-liter HEMI engine is one of the most iconic Mopar engines of all time. A lot of factors contribute to the 5.7 HEMI's power and performance, but one of its most interesting ...

Almost every lawn mower owner has experienced the frustration of pulling the starter cord repeatedly only to have it sputter — or even worse, not start at all. While fuel issues, a dirty carburetor, ...

Discover the top 5 genius ideas that reveal the secret world of spark plugs! In this enlightening video, we delve into spark plug tricks and tips that few people know. Learn how these small components ...

Much like Jello molds and AC/DC, spark plugs haven't changed much since their invention 150 years ago. But researchers say lasers can ignite an internal combustion engine's fuel-air mixture far more ...

Two or three lasers are focused to ignite fuel in more than one place Car engines could soon be fired by lasers instead of spark plugs, researchers say. A team at the Conference on Lasers and ...