VIDEO: To Gap Or Not To Gap Spark Plugs
Find out what spark plugs need to be gapped and the tools required to get the job done. This video is sponsored by Autolite.
VIDEO: Could Your Sockets Cause Spark Plug Misfires?
This Maintenance Minute discusses the importance of keeping spark plug sockets clean.
NGK Becomes Official Spark Plug Of Kalitta Motorsports
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), INC. and Kalitta Motorsports, announced an exclusive multi-year partnership at SEMA.
Spark Plug Fouling: Getting To The Root Cause Of Misfires
Spark plugs are the “canary in the coal mine” of the combustion chamber. The electrodes and porcelain can reveal short- and long-term problems if you know where to look.
VIDEO: Spark Plug Design And Torque Specs
Andrew Markel discusses the different aspects of spark plug design, including when to use anti-seize, the purpose of the insulator, and how to determine the correct torque.
The Evolution Of Spark Plugs
Without the spark plug, there would be no internal combustion engine. The exact date of birth and father of the first real spark plug isn’t known for sure – some credit Edmond Berger with the invention as far back as 1839 but it was unpatented and definitely not designed for a car engine.
Spark Plug Inspection
A spark plug that has racked up miles should have a brownish or grayish color on the insulator and electrodes, but some gas additives have been known to turn fresh insulators blue, pink or purple.
Picking The Right Spark Plug
If you understand why the manufacturer specified a particular plug technology, you can pick the correct replacement plug.
Top 5 Spark Plug Tips
Here are 5 little-known tips about spark plug replacement that you might not learn in the classroom.
Don’t Be A Spark Plug Zombie
The “conscious” steps you should perform during spark plug replacement, instead of performing the job like a zombie.
