VIDEO: Could Your Sockets Cause Spark Plug Misfires?
This Maintenance Minute discusses the importance of keeping spark plug sockets clean. This video is sponsored by Autolite.
VIDEO: Spark Plug Design And Torque Specs
Andrew Markel discusses the different aspects of spark plug design, including when to use anti-seize, the purpose of the insulator, and how to determine the correct torque. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
VIDEO: The What, When And Why Of Spark Plug Replacement
Andrew Markel explains the what, when and why of spark plug replacement with information that can help your customers realize the importance of these components. Sponsored by Nissan.
VIDEO: The Misfire Crime Scene
Andrew Markel discusses spark plug ignition wires and what to inspect in the case of a misfire. Sponsored by Intermotor.
VIDEO: Understanding Secondary Ignition Waveforms
Andrew Markel picks apart secondary ignition waveforms and how burn time can reveal the condition of a spark plug. Sponsored by Denso.
VIDEO: Spark Plug Insulators And Flashover
Andrew Markel shows the importance of keeping a spark plug’s insulators clean to prevent flashover. Sponsored by Denso.
VIDEO: Iridium Spark Plugs And Laser Welding
Andrew Markel explains how iridium’s hardness and melting point makes it a perfect spark plug material and how laser welding made it possible to use it on spark plugs. Sponsored by Denso.
Causes Of Ignition Coil Problems and Failures
It may be surprising to learn that the leading causes of ignition coil failures have nothing to do with the coils themselves. Ignition coil damage is often caused by underlying issues never addressed in engine misfire repairs. Issues like spark plug gapping, leaking valve covers or moisture intrusion.
Beyond the Warranty Maintenance Checklist
What happens after the bumper-to-bumper and powertrain warranties wear out? If you look at any factory-recommended service intervals, after 100,000 miles they cease to exist. What does it take to keep a vehicle going for 120,000, 180,000 or 250,000 miles? The key is maintenance and
16-Year-Old Super Late Model Driver Jordan Ives Wins $50,000 ‘Search For A Champion’ Sponsorship
Jordan Ives won his first race at age four. Twelve years later, the Gladstone, Mich., high school student has landed what might be the biggest victory of his career: the $50,000 grand-prize sponsorship in the “Search for a Champion” contest from Federal-Mogul’s iconic Champion Spark Plug brand.
Seven Spark Plug Myths Busted
If it fits, it will work. Spark plugs can be changed when the engine is hot. The thicker the wire means more of the fire! … False, all false. These are all spark plug myths. We bust these and a few others in this month’s look at spark plugs.
Champion Spark Plugs Power Top 5 Daytona 500 Qualifiers
While 23-year-old Austin Dillon is only the fifth rookie in history to win the Daytona 500 pole, he has one thing in common with the four other top-five qualifiers for next Sunday’s race: His engine is powered by “Performance Driven” Champion spark plugs from Federal-Mogul Corporation.