Not all spark plugs are created equal, and knowing which one your car needs can vastly improve your car's fuel economy.

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. DIY car engine maintenance is hardly rocket science, but simple tasks can become unexpectedly difficult and seriously disrupt your routine. It ...

An internal combustion engine needs three things to get going: Air, fuel, and spark. The throttle body and intake plenum feed air, while injectors spray the right fuel mix into the combustion chamber.

So, it's time for new spark plugs. Your hands are covered in grease, you're twisting the ratchet, and –- snap. Half the spark plug stays lodged inside your cylinder head like a nonpaying tenant who ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you find that a bumpy road broke off the end of one of your old spark plugs, you should probably call a tow truck. Just don't try to MacGyver your car like I did. The last time I got my car out of ...

The requirement to gap spark plugs might not be as common as it once was, but it's still an important bit of maintenance on ...

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 — ...

Not every driver knows how often they need to change spark plugs in their car. The frequency is determined by many factors, such as the material from which the center electrode is made, the operating ...