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Capital City Honda welcomes you to discover what the symptoms of damaged spark plug wires are.
Perhaps the most noticeable sign of worn spark plug wires is your vehicle just feels a little ‘off.’ It might start slowly with something as simple as reduced fuel efficiency but could progress all the way to a lack of acceleration. Fouled spark plugs or spark plug misfires will also cause problems starting your engine, a rough idle, and even low power. What starts as just a minor annoyance could develop into a safety concern. Whether you are currently having problems or simply want to change your spark plug wires before the problems start, let us take care of it. Our highly-trained technicians will check out your car and provide you with options for the best outcome to keep you on the road.
The spark plug is a component that delivers a spark of electricity to ignite the fuel and air mixture in a standard gasoline engine. A gasoline engine can’t run or start without spark plugs. We use the right spark plug gap, so the engine performs its best. A gapping tool makes an exact measurement (somewhere between .020 and .040 of an inch) to make sure the spark plug gap is correct. This is only relevant on gas engines because diesels don’t use spark plugs. Instead of spark plugs, diesel engines have a separate system with glow plugs.
The greatest benefit of new spark plugs is the engine should run more efficiently, provide better fuel efficiency, and may reduce the pollution level of your car. It is a very reasonable expense to change your spark plugs, too. While some folk have a view on the best spark plugs, we use the plugs that the manufacturer originally installed in the car. So, come on in and swap those faulty spark plugs and see how much power you’ve been missing.
How Often To Change The Plugs, well it’s complex. Like many car components, there will be plugs that might last a year or plugs that can remain functional for many years. While it will change depending on your driving behavior, the car will have a unique replacement plan for the spark plugs. So, if your car is having symptoms of bad plugs, you can bring it to us for a thorough examination. Our qualified automotive techs will check the plugs, wires, and coils for damage or even misfires during operation and get you back on the road quickly.
Capital City Honda is one of the most trusted places for Honda repair in the Sacramento area. We happily service all vehicle makes and models. One of our factory-trained technicians will inspect your vehicle for any necessary repairs and suggest the best resolution for you and your vehicle. Schedule your Honda service in person or online today.
