Spark plugs, present in all gasoline-powered internal combustion engines, have one very important purpose: to ignite the air/fuel mixture within the combustion chamber to start a car and keep it running. They are also designed to transfer heat away from the combustion chamber to prevent pre-ignition (or igniting the fuel too early). Making sure the … Read more
Whether you’re a first-time diesel owner or have spent most of your life driving diesel trucks, you should have a basic understanding of the important role that glow plugs play in your engine. A diesel engine cannot start and operate properly without the heat generated from this plug, especially when the outside temperatures start to … Read more
Every day, we rely upon our vehicle to start when commanded to do so, as we insert our keys into the ignition, and turn the ignition switch. Unfortunately, like any other automotive component, ignition switches do wear out on occasion. When this occurs, the severity of that which is experienced differs from case to case. … Read more
On older engines, distributors are used instead of ignition coils. The distributor cap transfers electricity to the spark plugs through a series of spark plug wires. This entire process happens each time the cylinders of the engine demand a spark to ignite the air and fuel mixture inside of them for combustion. Signs of a … Read more
You’re headed to work or running some errands when suddenly, your car starts to shake and sputter. The dreaded “Check Engine” light rears its ugly head, and you can’t help but worry about what’s happening under the hood of your vehicle. Chances are, you’re experiencing an engine misfire, a common issue that affects many cars … Read more
Finding oil in your spark plug wells is alarming, but try not to stress too much (but do take it seriously). Oil leaks happen, and the oil is not always going to makes its way down to your driveway or garage floor. In this article, we’ll look at the most common reasons you’re seeing oil … Read more
An ignition coil in a vehicle basically serves as a compact electrical transformer. In other words, an ignition coil has the ability to convert the 12-volt electrical current from a car battery into at least 15,000 volts of electricity for the spark plug. This high-voltage current gets sent to the spark plug and then the … Read more
A car immobilizer does just what the name indicates. It is a technological security device that will prevent your car from moving. In other words, it is an anti-theft device that will prevent thieves from being able to hotwire your car and drive it away. As you may expect, if you have a faulty immobilizer, … Read more
There is nothing more frustrating than a car that will not start. You will probably keep trying to turn the key as it is in the ignition system, but nothing will turn on. The engine will crank, but it simply will not start. There could be many reasons as to why this is happening. It … Read more
It can be a terrible feeling when you have trouble starting your engine. When it’s cold outside, the feeling is even worse although the situation is more likely during winter. You might have a dozen ideas running through your head about why your engine is so difficult to start. Perhaps you worry that your engine … Read more