SPARK PLUGS
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What is a Spark Plug & what does it do?
An internal combustion engine requires three key ingredients to operate: air, fuel and spark. A spark plug is a critical engine component that provides the spark that ignites the air-fuel mixture t...
Spark Plug Anatomy
Although the spark plug is a familiar engine component, spark plug terminology often varies. The diagram below identifies the major components of a spark plug and their correct terminology.
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Spark Plug Types
The following table gives an example of the characteristics and service life of resistor spark plugs when used in a modern unleaded engine:
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What is a Surface Discharge Spark Plug?
A surface discharge spark plug is designed to create a spark along the insulator nose at the firing end. This type of spark plug can be further classified into the semi-surface discharge type, supp...
Part Numbering System
Spark plugs part numbering system
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