Spark Plug Service and Replacement at Griffith Ford Uvalde
It can be a pain when your car fails to start, and sadly, it’s not always as simple as the battery. Your spark plugs are extremely important when it comes to getting your engine moving, so if you feel that they may be damaged, it might be time for service. When you’re around
Crystal City,
Hondo, or
Uvalde, you can easily bring your vehicle in to Griffith Ford Uvalde, where your problem will be quickly diagnosed and handled by our talented faculty.
Your Vehicle’s Spark Plugs
Your engine relies on a combustion cycle in order to generate power, with your spark plugs being at the center of it. Without the spark produced by this part, the gas and air would sit idle in your engine, generating nothing for your vehicle. Luckily, each vehicle has multiple spark plugs so that even if one goes out, you can at least still drive. This may lead to further problems down the line, which is why you should immediately bring your vehicle in for service if you believe one of them may be damaged. You’ll have one spark plug per cylinder, so you may have four or more depending on your engine.
Signs of Wear
There are a few signs that your spark plugs may have deteriorated, which include everything from rough idling to failing your state’s emission testing. Generally, your engine won’t be running as well as it normally would, and you may see a drop in power, or that you’re getting much less mileage when you fill up at the pump. At worst, you may even have misfires, which can potentially damage the rest of your engine and overheat your catalytic converter. If the problem goes on for a long period of time, you may have trouble starting your car, or notice that your engine is damaged in other areas. This can be both inconvenient and costly, so it’s important to keep an eye out for possible symptoms if you think that your spark plugs may be damaged.
Service You Can Count On
Changing your spark plugs can be a hassle, and since you’re dealing with your engine, it can be pretty costly if you mess up. Not only are the sizes different depending on your model, but it can be fairly hard to get to this part on some vehicles. When you’re looking for quality service, you’re going to want to schedule with Griffith Ford Uvalde, where your repair will be handled quickly and efficiently. It’s normal to have all of your spark plugs replaced with a service, as they will most likely all have a similar amount of wear. A road test will also be performed in order to make sure that your engine is running optimally. This can help you catch other issues before you leave so that you don’t experience them out on the open road. If other problems are found with your vehicle, our mechanics are always more than happy to help, as we strive to make sure that you leave a lot in a vehicle that’s performing at its best.
