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CHECK YOUR SPARK PLUGS
Spark plugs on average can go up to 100,000 miles before begging for a replacement but
by this time, the plugs will have worn out by 80%. Furthermore, when spark plugs stay
in a fixed placed for this long, they tend to seize the head of the cylinder. Their design
can also cause breakage and with it, reduced engine performance. If you don’t replace
worn out and broken spark plugs, you are looking at huge fuel bills and a myriad of
other engine problems. You want to have them checked after every 30,000 miles and
replaced after 80,000 miles.
When doing any replacements, it is prudent to use the original spark plugs that came
with the vehicle to avoid any compatibility issues. If the car had been equipped with
spark plug wires, your mechanic might need to check these at the time of replacement as
well. Old and crispy wires can come apart during replacement of spark plugs which is
not exactly, the best news for any car owner.