Sterling McCall Chevrolet welcomes you to discover what the indicators of defective spark plugs are.
Perhaps the most obvious sign of worn spark plug wires is your vehicle just feels ‘off.’ It might start slowly with something like diminished gas mileage but could progress to a lack of acceleration. Bad spark plug wires or spark plug misfires will also cause problems starting your engine, a rough idle once started, and low power. What may start as a minor drawback could become a safety issue. Whether you are currently having issues or want to replace them before they happen, let us take care of it. Our experienced technicians will check out your vehicle and update you with the best outcome to keep your vehicle on the road.
The spark plug is a part that delivers electricity to ignite the fuel and air mixture in the standard internal combustion engine. Without spark plugs, an engine won’t run or start. We use the specified spark plug gap, so the engine performs its best. A gapping tool makes a precise measurement (somewhere between .020 and .040 of an inch) to ensure the correct spark plug gap is available. This is only applicable to gas engines because diesel engines don’t use spark plugs. Diesel engines use glow plugs in place of spark plugs.
The greatest benefit of changing the spark plugs is the vehicle should run better, give better fuel economy, and may reduce the pollution level of your vehicle. The cost to replace the spark plugs is quite reasonable, too. While everyone has a thought on which brand has the best spark plugs, we have the spark plugs that the manufacturer originally used. So, come on in and change out those fouled plugs and see how much power you’ve been missing.
How Often To Change Plugs, well the answer is complex. Like many products, there are spark plugs that might last a year or spark plugs that can remain functional for many years. While it will change depending on your driving behavior, the vehicle will have a unique replacement schedule for the spark plugs. So, if your vehicle is showing symptoms of bad plugs, bring it to us for a comprehensive check-up. Our qualified automotive technicians will check the plugs and coils for problems or even simple misfires during normal operation and give you choices to get you back on the road quickly.
Sterling McCall Chevrolet is one of the most trusted places for Chevrolet repair in the Houston area. We happily service all vehicle makes and models. One of our factory-trained technicians will inspect your vehicle for any necessary repairs and suggest the best resolution for you and your vehicle. Schedule your Chevrolet service in person or online today.
