Doing your own car maintenance can feel empowering—especially when it’s something many drivers assume only […] ...

Q: How do I remove the rear 3 spark plugs on my 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan with the V-6 motor? The car stalls as I am driving, but when taken out of gear seems to run fine. Could this be a TPS, clogged ...

All spark plugs may look the same to the untrained eye. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. For starters, spark plugs come in many types that are mainly differentiated by the ...

Spark plug gapping may sound like one of those old-timey chores, like setting breaker points in a distributor or lubricating the frame, but having the proper spark plugs and ensuring they're properly ...

Spark plugs are an essential part of your engine’s operation. When your engine fires, it’s the spark that causes the ignition cycle to begin. Over time, spark plugs wear out and should be replaced. If ...

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 ...

A fouled plug could cause a misfire, but it should be resolved by changing the plugs. If one particular plug regularly fouls there could be a problem with that cylinder. It could be a number of things ...