Spark plugs help you start gasoline engines and glow plugs do the same in diesel engines. But how do they go about providing that boost? And how do they differ?

Spark plugs are integral components for gas-powered internal combustion engines. These diminutive devices create the electric spark that ignites the fuel and air mixture inside your motor. When ...

Bruce Springsteen said it best when he said, "You can't start a fire without a spark." While spark plugs may not be number one on your conversation hit parade, there is a whole raft of new, "designer" ...

Any certified gearhead knows that diesel engines do not use spark plugs. But why not? If power in an engine is created by combustion or explosion of flammable liquids, won't a spark plug in a diesel ...

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 ...