Spark Plug Replacement Service

 

THE TELL-TALE SIGNS INCLUDE:

• Decreased Driving and Fuel Performance: Worn down or dirty spark plugs often misfire and will not ignite the fuel in the engine properly. This leads to decreased engine performance and a lowering of the mile per gallon ratio you get with your car.
• Hard Time Starting Vehicle: Again, worn and dirty spark plugs tend to misfire. This can make starting your car very hard to do.
• Knocking and Pinging Noises: The noises are the result of the pistons no longer working in unison with each other because of the improper sparking of the plug. If a spark plug malfunctions, the lack of a proper spark will inhibit the movement of the pistons and you will hear the sounds. Your vehicle will also start to feel sluggish and it will perform erratically at times.

SPARK PLUGS OVER TIME

The basic problem with spark plugs is that they lose efficiency as they age. After tens of thousands of miles driving on roads in Columbus, there are a couple of things that can happen. Your spark plugs can become encrusted with deposits resulting from the residual effects of combustion. Over time, the deposits will suppress the spark plug produces. Another thing that often happens is the space gap the spark has to travel increases in time due to the effects of extreme temperatures on the plug. As the gap increases, the spark withers away before it can supply the electricity needed to produce combustion.

MARK WAHLBERG CHEVROLET SERVICE CENTER

Having spark plug replacement service work done before you start having problems is the best thing to do to keep your car running well. At Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet in Columbus, OH, we have I-Car Gold certified technicians using state-of-the-art equipment to work on all makes and models of Chevrolets. We also provide free pick up and delivery of your vehicle and a free loaner service if you need to be on the road while we service your engine.

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