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 ...

The requirement to gap spark plugs might not be as common as it once was, but it's still an important bit of maintenance on vintage and modified cars.

Not all spark plugs are created equal, and knowing which one your car needs can vastly improve your car's fuel economy.

Today, spark plugs are pretty easy to forget. In new Corvettes, theyseem to last forever. That wasn't the case years ago and, frankly, sparkplugs are often critical when it comes to performance and ...

DEAR CAR TALK: I just changed the spark plugs and the coil bar on my 2014 Chevy Sonic. The engine starts but won't go over 3,000 rpms. Did I do something incorrectly? - Max RAY: I'm going to put my ...

For hot rodders, spark plugs are often nothing more than inspection tools that reveal whether an engine is running too rich, too lean, or just right. Street guys look for a nice tannish-brown tint on ...

Spark plugs are necessary for gas-powered engines. However, they're not all the same, and they can come in different shapes and sizes. Here's why that is.