Mind the Gap When Changing Out Spark Plugs
You’ve heard of spark plug gaps, right? The manufacturer determines how
much space there should be between the spark plug’s two electrodes. That
determines how far the spark will jump, and how big a spark you get.
Most spark plug gaps are somewhere in the range of 1 to 1 1/2
millimeters. When we install spark plugs, we always check the gaps. Why?
Well, some come out of the box perfect. But some don’t. Who knows why? .
The size of the gap is very important.
If the gap is too small, there’s not enough room for the spark to jump.
So the spark won’t be big enough and hot enough to combust all the fuel
and air coming into the cylinder when you rev up the engine.
Conversely, if the spark plug gaps are too big, the spark can get blown
out at high speeds. The amount of air and turbulence in the cylinder
increases as the speed of the engine increases. And if the gap is too
wide, the spark will just get extinguished at high speeds.
You can buy a gaping tool at your local auto parts store. And then you’ll have a working car and a new hobby.
Visit demerch.com to browse through our varieties of Auto Parts which may include spark plugs. Place and order and get it delivered to you.
But before you even do that, check to make sure that you bought the
correct plugs for your car. Using the wrong plugs could also cause problems.
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