Tag: Spark Plugs

How Often to Replace Spark Plugs in NZ: The 2026 Motorist’s Guide
/ - 17 mins readHave you ever noticed your car gulping more petrol than usual or felt a strange shudder while idling at the lights? It is easy to blame the rising…
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What Are Ignition Coils and How Do They Fail? An NZ Motorist’s Guide
/ - 18 mins readYour car’s ignition coils don’t just die of old age; they are usually pushed to the brink by heat, vibration, or a set of neglected spark plugs. If…
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Is your car struggling to start? It could be time for new spark plugs
/ - 3 mins readHey there, it’s your friendly neighbourhood mechanic here to talk about a crucial component of your car’s engine – the spark plugs. These little guys are responsible for igniting the air-fuel mixture in your engine’s cylinders, which powers your vehicle. When they start to fail, you might notice some tell-tale signs that it’s time for […]
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What’s the best spark plug for my car?
- 3 mins readYour engine inhales air and fuel, at the top of the compression stroke, the spark plug ignites the mixture. The spark plug only has that job, to ignite the mixture. Yep, you’ve got a whole ignition system for the sole purpose of one spark each cylinder at the top of every combustion stroke. The spark […]
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Can spark plugs increase horsepower
/ - 2 mins readYour spark plugs are responsible for igniting the fuel and air mixture in your petrol engine. They work extremely hard, endure heat cycles and wear over time. Spark plugs can be replaced with the OEM specification plugs as recommended. By sticking to the manufacturer’s service schedule you can ensure that your cars performance isn’t compromised. […]
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