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Spark plugs are vital to making an engine run. They ignite the vapor of the fuel, which starts the engine. Though they are small parts of what makes an engine run, they can also contribute to problems with the engine's capabilities if they are dirty. Also called fouled, dirty spark plugs are the result of the insulating noses at the firing tips getting clogged with debris, such as carbon, oil and fuel. The firing mechanisms of the spark plugs will no longer work properly when fouled, and the automobile will not use fuel efficiently. It also may make a sputtering noise, a result of the miss-firing of the spark plugs. When this occurs, if you choose to save a little money by cleaning your spark plugs instead of purchasing new ones, following a few simple steps will lead to clean spark plugs. | Spark plugs are vital to making an engine run. They ignite the vapor of the fuel, which starts the engine. Though they are small parts of what makes an engine run, they can also contribute to problems with the engine's capabilities if they are dirty. Also called fouled, dirty spark plugs are the result of the insulating noses at the firing tips getting clogged with debris, such as carbon, oil and fuel. The firing mechanisms of the spark plugs will no longer work properly when fouled, and the automobile will not use fuel efficiently. It also may make a sputtering noise, a result of the miss-firing of the spark plugs. When this occurs, if you choose to save a little money by cleaning your spark plugs instead of purchasing new ones, following a few simple steps will lead to clean spark plugs. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
# Remove and clean your spark plugs "one at a time" from your engine using a ratchet wrench with a spark plug socket. <br><br>'''Caution:''' Getting wires back on in the wrong order ''can damage your engine, and certainly won't work'', by igniting fuel at the wrong times. | # Remove and clean your spark plugs "one at a time" from your engine using a ratchet wrench with a spark plug socket. <br><br>'''Caution:''' Getting wires back on in the wrong order ''can damage your engine, and certainly won't work'', by igniting fuel at the wrong times. | ||
