Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Spark Plug 101 For Novice Car Owners

By Amanda Griffin


The automobile was borne out of man's genius and given as a gift to the world, to trade, to business, and ultimately, to domestic life. As a means of transportation, the car serves its purpose, for groups and individuals, quite well.

To own a car is thereby not just any other perk nor responsibility. It requires, first and foremost, knowledge and skills which would transport the passengers to their destinations as well as allow the driver to do troubleshooting in cases of emergency, no matter how small..

For example, the spark plug is one of the most crucial elements of a car's ignition system. To put the process in simple terms, the spark plug is responsible for pushing high-voltage electricity into the car's engine so it would start running. Knowing the fine print about spark plugs would enable novice car owners to understand their automobiles even more. After all, a defective spark plug is one of the possible reasons engines wouldn't start.

Moreover, there are two kinds of spark plugs offered in the market today: the hot and the cold plug. The hot plug has a smaller ceramic passageway through which heat will pass. Cold plugs, in contrast, contain bigger voids and thereby allow more heat to pass through and escape. Cars producing more heat while running will require cold plugs so as not to overheat. Otherwise, fires usually result from spark plugs which accumulate too much heat which does not manage to escape soon enough.

The lesson here ia as novice car owners, crucial elements such as spark plugs, Shock absorber or brake fluid need extensive background information in order to prevent accidents as well as damage. It's always a shrewd decision to ask as much queries about these to someone reliable, such as a car repair shop technician. These experts can even offer simple troubleshooting tips should you come upon minor issues while on the road. For more serious concerns, you can always rely on them to get your car up and about like new.




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