You'll know when a spark plug breaks. The question is, do you know how to safely replace a broken spark plug and which tools ...

Spark plugs are an essential part of a car's ignition system. As the name suggests, they provide a spark of electricity that ignites the fuel and air mixture, and gets the engine up and running.

Spark plugs that haven't been changed for a long time can become one with the cylinder head. Fortunately, it's possible to repair damaged threads instead of scrapping the head. (Photograph by Chris ...

For hot rodders, spark plugs are often nothing more than inspection tools that reveal whether an engine is running too rich, too lean, or just right. Street guys look for a nice tannish-brown tint on ...