
What is a spark plug?
A spark plug is an essential part of your ignition, as your gasoline car won't start without it.
Basically, it's an electrical component that can be found in your engine's cylinder head where it receives a high-voltage charge from the connected ignition coil.
The charge runs through the spark plug to the electrodes where it jumps the gap as a electrical spark causing combustion.

What does a spark plug look like?
Spark plugs have a central conductor, surrounded by an insulator and covered by a shell.
The insulator is usually made from ceramic and is important for ensuring the spark only happens at the tip of the electrode.
As the spark plug is located in the wall of the combustion chamber, it has to perfectly fit so that the combustion chamber remains sealed against high pressures and temperatures for long periods of time and extended use.
Spark plugs come in a variety of types (copper, platinum or iridium), sizes (thread or nut),sealing type (taper or crush washer) and spark gap.

How does a spark plug work?
Spark plugs function by producing a spark of electricity that ignites the air/fuel mixture within the engine.
The spark plug has a small electrode at its tip connected to the ignition system.
This electrode produces a spark of electricity that jumps across a small gap to the ground electrode when the engine is running.
This spark will ignite the mixture of air and fuel to enable the engine to work smoothly.

Benefits of Changing Spark Plugs
While spark plugs are small,they play a significant role in your car running smoothly on your trips through Gulfport.
Over extended periods,spark plugs can be damaged and must be replaced. Replacing spark plugs is an integral part of routine car maintenance.
Benefits of changing spark plugs at regular intervals include:
- New spark plugs will improve the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.
- Replacing your old spark plugs with new ones would result in smoother engine operation.
- New spark plugs will also help reduce the emissions of your vehicle.
- Replacing your worn-out spark plugs with good quality will result in a quicker start of your vehicle.
- Increased horsepower is also an essential benefit of new and top-quality spark plugs.