Yes, Mike’s Auto Service & Repair advises that if your spark plugs are worn out, your car will idle roughly. In each cylinder in the engine, there is a mixture of air and fuel. Each cylinder has a spark plug to generate a spark to ignite the air and fuel. If any of the spark plugs are not working, the engine will not run smoothly because you will not have full combustion. Rough idling is just one sign that the spark plugs are worn out. Here are other signs.
Difficult Starts
It will also be difficult to start your car, truck, or UV if it needs new spark plugs. Depending on the age of your vehicle, the plugs need to be replaced every 30,000 miles to every 100,000 miles. If you fail to do so, again, the engine will have problems producing combustion. This will make it difficult to start.
Misfiring Engine
The engine is also going to misfire. For every spark plug that does not fire in a cylinder, there will be a misfire. This will make your engine’s performance unstable. Your automobile will hiccup and stutter as you drive the vehicle. The only way to resolve this problem is to replace the spark plugs.
Surging Engine
The engine can also surge forward as it misfires. This can make driving the vehicle a bit of a task. It’s frustrating when you don’t know what your car is going to do. If your engine is surging, this can be a sign that it is overdue for an ignition tune-up. In other words, the plugs need to be replaced.
Acceleration Lag
The opposite can also occur with worn spark plugs. You may end up with a lagging engine that does not want to pick up speed when you press down on the accelerator. Again, this makes driving the automobile difficult because you will not have control over the speeds when you need that control.
Poor Fuel Efficiency
Finally, when the engine is struggling to perform, it reduces the fuel economy. The engine will burn through more fuel because it is having difficulties producing power. The best way to get the best fuel mileage out of your automobile is to keep up with the factory-scheduled services including tune-ups.
Mike’s Auto Service & Repair in West Springfield, MA, can help. We will inspect your engine and replace the spark plugs if they are worn. Call us today for an appointment.
