Signs that the best iridium spark plugs need replacement

 

If the acceleration of your vehicle has taken a major hit in the recent months, the chances are that the problem lies with your spark plug. Though the modern spark plugs last longer than the ones produced thirty years back, it’s not like the spark plug is going to last forever. You will need to replace it at the right time to ensure the health of your engine and keeping the acceleration top-notch all the time. So, here are a few signs that you should watch out for as indications of spark plug replacement.

The replacement interval is here

If you check the owner’s manual that the manufacturers sent with the vehicle, you will notice that the replacement interval is mentioned there. The replacement interval for spark plugs is calculated in miles covered, and if you have reached that interval, it’s better to get the plugs replaced.

Degradation of fuel economy

Fouled or dirty spark plugs can affect the fuel economy as the plugs do not have the capacity to efficiently burn gasoline in its combustion cycle. In the worst case scenario, fuel economy will go down. Hence visit to your mechanic and replace the spark plugs as per application recommendation.

Taking too long to accelerate

There is less power to move the vehicle when it constantly takes too long to accelerate. The spark plugs might be the issue in this case, and they have to get replaced. However, there might be other issues too in this case, such as dirty fuel injectors, bad fuel filters, or problems with the ignition system.

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