On the surface,spark plug wiresare a pretty basic part they carry spark energy from the distributor (or coil) to the spark plugs. But when you actually go to purchase a set, you find out that there ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. You’re likely aware that in order to keep your vehicle running in great shape, you’ll need to replace the spark ...

A brief underhood inspection confirms that all the vacuum hoses are on and that none of them have been burned open by leaning against the exhaust manifold. You've touched every sensor connection to ...

Your Corvette's ignition system has a very direct effect on performance. Aftermarket ignition systems like those from ACCEL and MSD have never been more reliable. Have you looked at your Corvette's ...

Recently, my son-in-law's 2005 Acura 3.2 began to misfire. While changing the spark plugs, the end of the ''coil on plug'' wire for spark plug No. 3 came off, leaving the coil in my hand and the ...

Q: I got a pretty good shock from one of my Toyota Camry’s spark-plug wires. I didn’t think much about it at the time other than to never touch them again when the engine is running. Later I mentioned ...

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