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.
E3 Announces Multi-Year Expanded Partnership With Don Schumacher Racing
The renewal, a three-year agreement, includes an elevated level of branding as well as a deeper product relationship. All DSR teams will be running on DiamondFIRE racing spark plugs as well as the company’s new DiamondFIRE Racing Spark Plug Wires, a low Ohm wire specially designed for nitro and pro mod racing applications.
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.
NGK Expands Sponsorship With NHRA Top Sportsman Driver Don O’Neal
NGK Spark Plugs has extended its sponsorship with NHRA Top Sportsman Driver and U.S. Army Veteran Don O’Neal through the 2019 season, taking the primary entitlement spot on the hood of his 632 Big Block Chevy.
VIDEO: Gapping Fine-Wire Spark Plugs
Andrew Markel shows how and how not to gap a fine-wire spark plug.
VIDEO: Spark Plug Insulators And Flashover
Andrew Markel shows the importance of keeping a spark plug’s insulators clean to prevent flashover.
VIDEO: Iridium Spark Plugs And Laser Welding
Andrew Markel explains how iridium’s hardness and melting point makes it a perfect spark plug material and how laser welding made it possible to use it on spark plugs.
VIDEO: Choosing The Right Spark Plug Replacement
Andrew Markel shows the importance of choosing a spark plug replacement with the OE-recommended or better material.
Spark Plug Replacement Basics: Removal, Installation And Choosing The Right Plug
Spark plug replacement is often considered one of the least complicated tasks at a shop. But, ignorance of what you are dealing with can get you into trouble before, during and after the new plugs are installed.
