Indexing Spark Plugs > > > Indexing Spark Plugs Locating the plug in the head for optimal ignition By: Wayne Scraba/autoMedia.com Photographer: Wayne Scraba/autoMedia.com Highlights: Step-By-Step: Indexing spark plugs sounds high-tech. But what is it and what good does it do? Before we dig into spark plug indexing ... Related Searches:spark plugs | sparkplug | spark plug gap | spark
Spark Plug Wire Replacement > > > Spark Plug Wire Replacement Maintaining your car's connections By: Phil Coconis/autoMedia.com Highlights: Time was when your mechanic tuned up your vehicle you could often get the plug wires installed just for the additional price of the parts, since it only took a couple of extra minutes ... Related Searches:firing order | spark plug wire set | spark plugs | spark plug wires
Do-It Yourself Oil Change ... tightening. Over-tightened oil filters will not come back off without a fight, and filter base gaskets can fail if over-tightened. A dripping drain plug can be fixed with a new gasket, not by stripping out the oil pan threads. Related Searches:oil change | oil | oil filter | oil pan
Flushing Your Radiator ... cool, car in Park and emergency brake set, remove the radiator cap. Place a bucket or pan (minimum 2-gallon capacity) under the radiator drain plug and open it. Close the plug once the coolant flow ends. For more thorough draining, remove the plug(s) in the engine block (if so equipped) to release the ... Related Searches:thermostat | radiator | water pump | coolant
Engine Maintenance ... with either clips or Phillips screws. Some rotors are secured with a set of screws while others (such as this Chevy's) simply snap in and out. Plugs & Wires Plug wires that have external cracks should be replaced. Faulty wires will also show visible sparks in the dark with the engine running. Inspect ... Related Searches:how to replace fuel filter | timing belt replacement | oxygen sensor | tune up
Crate Engines ... complete, turnkey packages, others are long-blocks that require adding accessories such as a carburetor, starter, pulleys, water pump, distributor, plug wires and so forth. (Tech tip: if you install a carburetor from a similar engine but with a smaller displacement, make sure to resize the jets so the ... Related Searches:engine prices | long block | water pump | spark plug wire set
Replacing Brake Shoes ... hub area and tap around the drum with a hammer. Still frozen? Retract the brake shoes by accessing the adjuster's star wheel. Knock out the access plug in the brake's backing plate with a hammer and chisel if necessary, then use a small screwdriver to turn the star wheel until the shoes retract far ... Related Searches:brake drums | brakes | rear brake shoes | replacing drum brakes
Modern Catalytic Converters ... a number of conditions that can cause premature failure. Excessive unburned fuel in the exhaust, caused by a malfunctioning O2 sensor, faulty spark plugs or wires, or leaking fuel injectors can overwhelm and clog the converter. Burnt engine oil from poor sealing piston rings or valve seals can clog ... Related Searches:catalytic converter | converter | catalytic | catalyst
Hybrids Are In Your Future ... they're succeeding: Toyota Prius' employed as taxis in Canada have racked up more than 200,000 miles. The next major step in hybrids will be "plug-ins". These allow the batteries to be recharged with cheap household electricity. Drawbacks include lack of easily accessible electrical outlets ... Related Searches:catalytic converter | engine prices
