One of the best ways to gain automotive knowledge is simply by asking the two-word question: “What is (a part, theory, thing)?” and locking in the definition after it is given. We’ll take a flier and ...

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 ...

Gasoline internal combustion engines need three fundamental things: fuel, oxygen, and spark. The sexy aspects of modifying cars are focused on the first two elements: Double Pumper carburetors, ...

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

Perhaps my google-fu is weak today. I have an '88 Honda Accord, and I'm trying to change the spark plugs. I've done several searches but I just can't seem to find any reference as to what to gap my ...

Misfiring, rough idling, poor acceleration, and decreased fuel efficiency -- the four ominous horsemen of bad spark plugs. Nobody wants to ever get to that point before desperately changing such a ...

Gas-powered internal combustion engines need spark plugs to (literally) ignite and complete the combustion stroke, enabling the motor to produce power. They may seem unusual to the untrained eye, but ...