It is important to understand that the wear and tear your vehicle receives over time is a result of age, mileage and various weather conditions.
Periodic check-ups for your car's starting and charging systems and battery help ensure reliable vehicle operation whenever you drive your car. A+ Muffler Shop recommends routine check-ups for normal wear and tear issues to achieve optimal vehicle performance.
However, when the “Check Engine” light appears on your dash, it is important that you bring your vehicle to A+ Muffler Shop for diagnosis and prompt, reliable repairs.
It could be that a new set of spark plugs would solve your electrical problems.
What is a Spark Plug and How Does it Work?
The typical spark plug consists of an outer shell, a connecting terminal, a core, a seat area, a center electrode, and one or more ground electrodes. While spark plugs have had steel or nickel electrodes, newer plug designs use electrodes made of platinum or even gold/palladium alloy. The advantages of these types of electrode materials are that they are less susceptible to erosion, provide longer life and tend to resist fouling. Spark plugs have a variety of different threads, seats, “reach lengths”, and heat ranges.
The spark plug ignites the air/fuel mixture inside the cylinder. High voltage, triggered at precisely the right instant, bridges the gap between the center and the ground electrodes, resulting in an even burning of the air/fuel mixture inside the cylinder. Spark plugs also provide a channel to deflect some heat away from the cylinder.
Depending on the vehicle and type of spark plug, replacement intervals may range from 30,000 to 100,000 miles. You can refer to your vehicle’s manual for the recommended spark plug replacement mileage of your vehicle. One or more faulty spark plugs can result in poor gas mileage, failed emissions tests, as well as rough running or poor acceleration. A bad spark plug misfiring can cause the Service Engine Soon or Check Engine light to appear.
Whether the signal is steady or flashing have your vehicle checked out as soon as possible by our professional technicians. Neglecting these warning signs can lead to expensive damage to the catalytic converter.
A professional technician will ensure that the correct spark plugs are installed with electrodes gapped properly and tightened into the cylinder head.
Our Auto Electrical Repair and Maintenance Services Include Batteries and Starters.
The battery supplies electric energy, which powers the ignition system, the starter motor, and the lights of an automobile. Extreme heat or cold temperatures affect the life of a battery. Slow starting or needing a jump-start is an indication that your battery needs attention. When a battery starts deteriorating, it can either be replaced or repaired depending on the severity of the damage. We provide a convenient battery testing and replacement service to get you back on the road, including installation and recycling the old battery.
The starter is a motor (electric, hydraulic or pneumatic) that rotates the internal combustion
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