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How Often Should You Change Spark Plugs?

How Often Should You Change Spark Plugs?

These ignition components have a significant impact on the internal combustion engine of an automobile, affecting everything from performance to gas mileage. If you want the engine in your automobile to run at its best, they need to be well-maintained. Look at your car's owner's handbook to get the answer to the question, "How frequently should you replace spark plugs?" The recommended replacement interval for spark plugs is listed in the manual. Replacement is often needed every 30,000 miles, however this isn't always the case. Due to improvements in materials and ignition design, several current vehicles recommend replacing spark plugs every 100,000 miles. Since the plug may have telltale marks on it, you can get a fair idea of how the combustion process is functioning in this way. Black soot or charred stains on the plugs can indicate a problem that needs to be looked into further. Additionally, the spark plug gap needs to be examined and, if necessary, adjus ... read more

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