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5 Signs Your Spark Plugs Need Replacing

Updated: May 5, 2021

Spark Plugs may be small, but they are a major component for your engine. To learn more about why you should replace your spark plugs, read Why to Get a Tune Up.


First let's look at some main causes WHY your spark plugs may stop working properly.


AGE. Spark plugs don't last forever! Usually, anywhere from 2-4 years is when you want to replace them.


CORROSION. Oil and gas tends to build up on the ends of a spark plug. Over time, this will corrode and rust.


RESIDUE. When you burn oil, an ashy residue builds up and coats the spark plugs. No longer allowing a clear spark.


Here are a few common signs that it is time to replace your spark plugs:

  1. Your Car Won't Start

  2. Your Car Won't Accelerate

  3. Your Fuel Economy is Reduced

  4. The Engine Misfires

  5. The Engine Doesn't Have a Smooth Idle Anymore

If you notice your vehicle has any of the issues listed above, it's time to take a look at your vehicle's spark plugs and more than likely get them replaced. Contact your mechanic and schedule in an appointment to address this issue.


 

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