What happens if you use the wrong spark plug?
What happens if you use the wrong spark plug?
Be sure to use the right spark plug! Although several different spark plugs may screw into the engine, using the incorrect one will result in performance problems and possible internal engine damage. Also known as L head or Side Valve Engines, these engines are commonly used for walk behind lawn mowers and pressure washers.
How to find the right spark plug and gap?
Now that you’ve found the part you’d like to replace, you can use the chart below to identify the genuine Briggs & Stratton replacement spark plug and gap recommendation. CAUTION! Be sure to use the right spark plug!
When to change spark plugs on snow blower?
Checking and changing spark plugs is an essential step in routine small engine maintenance and when troubleshooting problems with your lawn mower, snow blower or other outdoor power equipment. Follow this 3-step guide for resources to walk you through the process or jump to the section.
When to use a Briggs and Stratton spark plug wrench?
Follow this step-by-step image guide to locate spark plugs in different Briggs & Stratton engine types. A spark plug wrench can help avoid engine damage when removing these parts for cleaning or replacement. Also known as L head or Side Valve Engines, these engines are commonly used for walk behind lawn mowers and pressure washers.
When to know it’s time to change spark plugs?
If you suspect or know that you’ve likely waited too long to replace your spark plugs, or you just don’t know the last time they were changed, there are some warning signs that may alert you that you have a bad spark plug and an immediate change is needed.
Why are my spark plugs not working properly?
If you don’t/haven’t experienced any of these symptoms with your car as of late, then you probably have good spark plugs. When spark plugs become fouled or there is oil leaking onto the tips of the plugs, the spark is prohibited from firing correctly or at all. This can cause the engine to hesitate, which will make it run at a rough idle.
Where does the Spark Go in a spark plug?
A literal spark jumps from the ground electrode to the center electrode on the tip of the spark plug. As this occurs over thousands of times per minute over the life of the electrode, the electrodes wear and the spark becomes less efficient.
When to replace spark plugs in Toyota Sienna?
Toyota recommends the replacement of spark plugs, typically when your vehicle reaches 120,000 miles. This routine maintenance can be very costly. The dealer I talked with proposed $900 for the job, which seemed unreasonable for a set of cheap spark plugs.