One of the best ways to gain automotive knowledge is simply by asking the two-word question: “What is (a part, theory, thing)?” and locking in the definition after it is given. We’ll take a flier and ...

Side gapping a spark plug means shortening the ground electrode in order to give the flame a more direct path to the air/fuel ...

In olden times, part of the ritual of changing your engine's spark plugs was making sure that the gap was set correctly for optimum performance. That is, the distance between the spark plug's center ...

In racing, spark plugs are practically a disposable commodity. Use them for a while and throw them away. If the engine starts acting funny, replace the plugs just in case. It's cheap insurance and ...

Q: In a recent column you responded to R.W. from Minnetonka, Minn., that he should not need spark plug replacement of the platinum tipped plugs until the manufacturer recommended 60,000 miles. One ...

I had an intermittent starting problem with my 2012 Honda Civic and had it repaired at my local shop. With my 10% senior ...