Santa Fe BMW welcomes you to learn how to recognize faulty spark plug signs are.
Perhaps the most obvious sign of faulty spark plugs is that your car just feels a little ‘off.’ It may start slowly with something as simple as reduced gas mileage but could end up with a lack of acceleration. Bad spark plug wires or spark plug misfires can also lead to issues starting your engine, a rough idle, and loss of power. What may start as just a minor inconvenience could become a safety hazard if not repaired in time. Regardless if you are currently experiencing problems or want to replace them before the problems start, let us take care of it. Our technicians will check out your vehicle and provide you with options for the best course of action to keep your car on the road.
The spark plug is a part that delivers a spark of electricity to ignite the fuel and air mixture in the standard gasoline engine. Without spark plugs, an engine cannot run or start. To ensure the engine performs its absolute best, we use the right spark plug gap. A gapping tool makes an accurate measurement to make sure the spark plug gap is correct. This is only relevant to gasoline engines because there’s no such thing as diesel engine spark plugs. Instead of spark plugs, diesels have a separate system with glow plugs.
The greatest benefit of replacing your spark plugs is your car will likely run more efficiently, give better fuel efficiency, and could even reduce the pollution from your car. It’s a very reasonable cost to replace your spark plugs, as well. While some people have an opinion on which brand has the best spark plugs, we have the plugs that the manufacturer used. So, bring your vehicle in and change out those fouled plugs and see what you have been missing.
How Often To Change The Spark Plugs, well the answer is complicated. Like many car components, there are spark plugs that may last a year or plugs that can remain functional for many years. While it depends on your driving habits, the vehicle will have a unique replacement schedule for the plugs. So, if your car is showing symptoms of bad spark plugs, bring it to us for a thorough check-up. Our experienced automotive technicians will check the plugs, wires, and coils for problems or even misfires during normal operation and give you choices to get you back on the road as soon as possible.
Santa Fe BMW is one of the most trusted places for BMW repair in the Santa Fe area. We happily service all vehicle makes and models. One of our factory-trained technicians will inspect your vehicle for any necessary repairs and suggest the best resolution for you and your vehicle. Schedule your BMW service in person or online today.
