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 ...

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 ...

No two racecars are exactly the same. We all have our own little quirks or favorite ways of doing things that make even tube-frame cars from the manufacturer a little bit different. Changes to the ...

Recently, my son-in-law's 2005 Acura 3.2 began to misfire. While changing the spark plugs, the end of the ''coil on plug'' wire for spark plug No. 3 came off, leaving the coil in my hand and the ...

Spark plugs are an essential part of your engine’s operation. When your engine fires, it’s the spark that causes the ignition cycle to begin. Over time, spark plugs wear out and should be replaced. If ...

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 ...

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 ...

My husband and I changed the oil, spark plugs, wires, cap and rotor on our '92 Chevy Blazer yesterday — something we've done many times with no problem. When trying to restart the car, the engine ...

Are your spark plugs overdue for replacement? Watch for signs like poor performance, engine knocking, and decreased fuel ...

Aviation spark plugs come in two primary types: massive electrode (durable, cost-effective, shorter lifespan) and fine-wire (superior performance, extended lifespan, higher cost), with selection ...

How long spark plugs last varies with different cars and different types of spark plugs. Older cars often had to have their spark plugs replaced every 5,000 to 10,000 miles, while some newer cars — ...