Spark Plug Service

Spark Plug Service & Replacement at Stanley CDJR Gilmer

Your spark plugs are one of the most crucial components of your vehicle's ignition system. They ignite the gasoline and air mixture inside your engine, which propels the pistons. This gives your engine the necessary power to propel you down the road. Throughout the engine's combustion cycle, the spark plug gets high-voltage electricity from the ignition coil and produces a spark at precisely the right time. The Gilmer, Longview, and Tyler areas are covered by the service professionals at Stanley CDJR Gilmer, come see us today if your spark plugs are in need of service.

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When to Replace Your Spark Plugs

It's usually a good idea to start with your vehicle's manual and check what the manufacturer suggests when it comes to how often you should change your spark plugs. The spark plug should be replaced every 30k, 60k, or 100k miles, but it is possible, although very rare, for problems to arise before the specified service date. Signs that your spark plugs are having issues are as follows:

• You notice your fuel economy is begging to drop.
• Strange engine vibrations can be felt while idling.
• Your vehicle fails state emission testing.
• Misfire codes begin illuminating on your dash.

Why Go to a Mechanic?

A technician or repair specialist can usually solve most spark plug problems pretty easily as it is a fairly common issue and not overly expensive to fix. Typically, they will have a large stock of spark plugs for a variety of vehicles on hand. They'll use a diagnostic tool to look at the engine codes to determine if any codes are being sent out that indicate a problem with your spark plugs and he can then determine what those problems are and the best way to get them resolved. They will remove the spark plugs and most mechanics will then examine the damaged spark plug thoroughly to see if they can determine what the cause of the issue might be.  There are several warning signs to look for, such as oil burning, an overly concentrated fuel mixture, or pre-ignition damage. They will then use a torque wrench to install new spark plugs before taking it for a test drive to make sure your spark plugs are in good working order.

Safety Concerns

It can be relatively dangerous to drive with defective spark plugs given the driving circumstance. If you are in an inclement place far from help, not being able to start your car can become a major issue. However, driving with damaged or failing spark plugs, in general, is not overly dangerous. The biggest concerns lie with damaging other components of your vehicle which can lead to unnecessary and costly fixes down the road. It is always a good idea to stay on top of the health of your spark plugs because you never know what may come your way on the road.