One of the best ways to gain automotive knowledge is simply by asking the two-word question: “What is (a part, theory, thing)?” and locking in the definition after it is given. We’ll take a flier and ...

Side gapping your car's spark plugs could result in some modest performance gains. Here's what it means, how to do it, and ...

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 ...

Regular car maintenance is the one sure way to keep your car running smoothly on the road. All it takes is for one component to become faulty, and it can affect the performance and the fuel efficiency ...

According to NGK, adding 10 degrees of ignition timing at idle will raise the spark plug temperature anywhere from 180- to 210 degrees Fahrenheit. This means that adding just one degree of ignition ...