Don’t worry, it’s not just you. Everyone dropped their first, or likely fortieth, F-bomb when their dad had them hold the spark plug while he hit the kickstarter on their dirt bike. While it might ...

Look at the tip of the removed spark plug. A spark plug should come out of an engine with a central electrode that's got a light gray or brown residue. It should be free from any oily or fluffy black ...

When most drivers turn the key or press a button to start their vehicle, they’re probably not mentally going through everything that needs to happen in order for their engine to start. And while the ...

A spark plug is a small but important part of an engine. It delivers the spark that ignites the fuel-air mixture, allowing the engine to run smoothly. When a spark plug fails, the engine may misfire, ...

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.

Simply put, getting the maximum power from any race engine is a function of the temperature, pressure and timing of combustion gases in the cylinder. Since it would be expensive and impractical for ...

The spark plug is essentially a high-voltage “bridge” that ignites gas vapors inside your engine and makes your car go. On average, spark plugs should be replaced every 50-100,000 miles—the good news ...

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 ...