Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. This spark plug tester features an innovative dual-socket design, ...

Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Do you routinely struggle to get your car to start? Are you ...

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 ...

In racing, spark plugs are practically a disposable commodity. Use them for a while and throw them away. If the engine starts acting funny, replace the plugs just in case. It's cheap insurance and ...

You can (and should) actually read your spark plugs for valuable "clues" about how your engine is operating. To read your spark plugs, follow these steps: 1. When you get the first spark plug out of ...

In olden times, part of the ritual of changing your engine's spark plugs was making sure that the gap was set correctly for optimum performance. That is, the distance between the spark plug's center ...

For most street engines, it’s a great idea to choose a spark plug with an extended reach tip. These plugs offer the same heat range options but push the spark out a few millimeters closer to the ...

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 ...

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 ...