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MINI of Clear Lake invites you to discover what the symptoms of damaged spark plugs are.
The most noticeable sign of worn spark plugs is your vehicle just feels not quite right. It might start slowly with something as simple as lower gas mileage but could progress all the way to no acceleration. Bad spark plug wires or spark plug misfires can also cause problems starting the engine, a rough idle once started, and low power. What starts as just a minor drawback could end up being a safety issue if not fixed in an appropriate manner. Regardless if you are currently experiencing issues or simply want to replace your spark plugs before the issues start, let us take a look. Our technicians will check out your car and update you with the best outcome to keep you on the road.
A spark plug is a component that delivers electricity to ignite the fuel and air mixture in the normal gasoline engine. Without spark plugs, an engine will not start or run. To ensure the engine runs its absolute best, we use the specified spark plug gap. A gapping tool is used to make an accurate measurement to ensure the correct spark plug gap is available. This is only relevant on gasoline engines because diesels don’t use spark plugs. Diesel engines have a separate system that has glow plugs in place of spark plugs.
The greatest benefit of replacing the spark plugs is your car will run more efficiently, give improved gas mileage, and could even reduce the pollution level of your vehicle. It is a reasonable expense to replace the spark plugs, as well. While everyone has an opinion on which ones are the best spark plugs, we use the plugs that the original manufacturer installed in the car. So, bring your car in and replace those fouled plugs and see what you’ve been missing.
How Often Should I Replace Spark Plugs, well the answer is complicated. Like many consumer products, there are spark plugs that may last about a year or spark plugs that may remain functional for many years. While it can change based on your driving behavior, the vehicle will have a model-specific replacement plan for the spark plugs. So, if your vehicle is showing symptoms of fouled spark plugs, you can bring it to us for a comprehensive inspection. Our experienced technicians will check the coils and plugs for damage and give you choices to get you out on the road quickly.
MINI of Clear Lake is one of the best places to get MINI repair in the Houston area. We will proudly service all makes and models of vehicles. Our expert mechanics will inspect your vehicle for any needed repairs and offer an ideal solution for you and your vehicle. Schedule your MINI service in person or online today.
