Before you undertake any of this work, re-read the article "Deciding if you should do the job yourself," and if your vehicle fits even one of those descriptions, don't try to do the work in this ...

If you can't get your engine to start running, a spark plug issue could be the culprit. Faulty or malfunctioning spark plugs can prevent your engine from doing its job correctly (or at all), so ...

Recently, my son-in-law's 2005 Acura 3.2 began to misfire. While changing the spark plugs, the end of the ''coil on plug'' wire for spark plug No. 3 came off, leaving the coil in my hand and the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. DIY car engine maintenance is hardly rocket science, but simple tasks can become unexpectedly difficult and seriously disrupt your routine. It ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to engine care 101, a spark plug replacement — also referred to as a tune-up — is an essential task. Spark plugs, as the name ...

The Ford 5.4L Triton three-valve engine is a great powerplant and comes from the factory with Motorcraft platinum tipped spark plugs rated to last 100K miles. However, if you’ve blindly attempted to ...

If you are the owner of a Ford truck with a three-valve (3V) modular V-8 or V-10 engine built from 2004 thru 2007, you have either faced the misery of broken spark plugs-or you will. The Ford 4.6L, ...

Q: I have a Ford F-150 with a 5.4 Triton engine with 100,000 miles on it. I have been told it will cost me in excess of $1,200 to replace the spark plugs at a dealership. Is this true? A: It will only ...