Spark plugs have a pretty predictable life cycle, but ignition coils can be harder to track. Here's how to tell if an ignition coil is on its way out.

Most people think you can check a small engine’s ignition system by removing the spark plug and grounding it while cranking the engine and watching for a spark. Nope. That just confirms that the spark ...

Spark plugs in good condition Cream or beige color: If the spark plugs are cream or beige in color, clean and dry, this ...

Some modern vehicles have distributorless ignition systems, which have the spark plug wires connecting each coil pack directly to one or more spark plugs, whereas others are of a coil-on-plug ...

This paper presents a comprehensive approach to improve the analysis and design process of automotive ignition coils. The delivered voltage and energy of the coil to the spark plug load are the two ...

If your bike is having trouble starting or the mileage has dropped, the reason may be a bad spark plug. Know how you can check the plug yourself without the help of a mechanic. Identify whether the ...

A significant gain in knock-limited (KL) combustion phasing is thus confirmed for the prechamber igniter, at appropriate levels of knock, in comparison to the standard spark plug (SP) system. The SAE ...

Shop 2 Shop 2025 offers three days of training for techs, counter pros, students and more, hosted by Shop Squad and Niterra.

Henry Ford's Model T changed the world in the early 20th century, putting Detroit on the map and opening northern Michigan to ...

The 1971 AMC Gremlin X, 1973 Chevrolet Vega GT, and 1972 Ford Pinto were Detroit's responses to rising imports. Despite initial praise, each faced issues: Gremlin's build quality, Vega's engine woes, ...

The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet isn’t about severe restrictions, but rather a balanced approach that ...

We look at the 2026 KTM 50 SX and the Factory Edition. We have a full explanation of their shared updates and unique features ...