spark plug replacement

Ignition component swap

Spark plug replacement is the routine maintenance task of removing worn spark plugs from an engine and installing new ones.

Spark plugs ignite the air-fuel mixture in combustion engines, and they degrade over time—causing misfires, rough idling, or poor fuel economy.

Most vehicles need replacement every 30,000 to 100,000 miles depending on plug type: The mechanic recommended spark plug replacement to fix the engine hesitation.

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