How to change spark plugs, oil and fuel filters on John?
You push down on two tabs to release the filter housing and it just pops out. I cleaned out the housing, installed the foam pre-filter first followed by the new paper air filter. Then I just snapped the housing back in place as you can see in the photo.
Where do I go to change my spark plugs?
All Repco Authorised Service centres make sure to test all vital components like spark plugs in their safety checks. Contact your nearest Repco Authorised Service centre today to have your car back on the road and working efficiently. Do you know any other signs of when to change spark plugs?
What happens when you dont have a spark plug?
When you experience inadequate spark on any one of your engine’s combustion chambers, fuel cannot be burnt efficiently. This, in turn, leads to high fuel consumption and poor overall fuel economy. In short order, trips to the pump can increase in frequency.
What’s the best way to Clean spark plugs?
Consider cleaning around the threads before reinserting the new spark plugs. When you’re changing your plugs, it’s also a good opportunity to check the wires for wear and to clean up around the wire terminal. Use a wire brush or compressed air to clean up around the wire connections and make sure you’ve got a good,…
How do you replace a spark plug in a car?
Replace the wires if necessary. Insert the new plugs and tighten with your ratchet. Using the spark-plug socket, remove each plug from the engine, and replace each with a new spark plug. Tighten a bit (say, 1/8th of a turn) past hand-tight only.
How are the spark plugs in a car controlled?
Petrol and LPG Gas powered cars run on what are essentially controlled explosions of energy, controlled in part by the spark plugs. The spark plugs channel the electrical current from the ignition, igniting the fuel.
Why do I have to change my spark plugs so often?
If you must delay any corrective repairs, be prepared to change oil-fouled plugs a bit more often. As we mentioned earlier, driving your vehicle on mostly short trips where engine temperatures stay low can foul spark plugs due to carbon buildup on the tip.
Where are the spark plugs located on a V6 car?
On an inline 6-cylinder, they are located on the top or side of the engine head. On V6 and V8-cylinder engines, plugs should be separated evenly on each side of the engine. Some cars have engine covers you’ll have to remove to see the spark plug wires, tracing them back to find the plugs themselves.