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Spark plugs provide the spark that power your engine. Without functioning spark plugs, you aren’t going anywhere. Without that crucial spark, your car won’t start. While it’s such a small part, it’s importance to your vehicle couldn’t be bigger. New spark plugs help keep your car running at its peak performance.

Before replacing your spark plugs its important to recognize when they need changing. Depending on the metal and manufacturer, spark plugs can last anywhere from 50,000 to 120,000 miles. To recognize you need new spark plugs, it’s important to be in tune with your vehicle. The way your car drives can help clue you in on if you need new plugs. Your spark plugs fire when you change gears and accelerate. In addition, if you’re having a hard time getting your car to start, new spark plugs could be the solution to your problem. Faulty spark plugs can cause a misfire, which in turn can ruin your catalytic converter by allowing fuel to overheat in your exhaust.

Now more than ever, fuel efficiency comes into play when driving and choosing a vehicle. Why not do what you can do extend it? If your plugs are underperforming, your car becomes sluggish and could decrease your fuel economy by up to 30 percent. Depending on the make and model of your vehicle, replacing your spark plugs can be an easy task, or extremely difficult. Replacing your spark plugs when it’s time can save you a lot of money in the long run! Bring your car to Ferber’s Tire and Auto so we can properly diagnose your issue.

WHEN SHOULD I REPLACE MY SPARK PLUGS?

Spark plugs provide the spark that power your engine. Without functioning spark plugs, you aren’t going anywhere. Without that crucial spark, your car won’t start. While it’s such a small part, it’s importance to your vehicle couldn’t be bigger. New spark plugs help keep your car running at its peak performance. Before replacing your spark Read More

WHAT IS A CV JOINT?

The CV or constant velocity joint, is a flexible part of your vehicles drive shaft system. The constant velocity refers to the steady spinning of your wheels regardless of up and down movement in your suspension. They allow a transfer of power from your transmission to your wheels at various angles without increasing friction or Read More

DO I REALLY NEED A BRAKE FLUSH?

Brakes, like anything else, wear down over time. Flushing your brake fluid removes the majority of contaminated fluid from your brake system and replaces it with brand new fluid. So, to answer the question yes, it’s extremely important to get a brake flush, which is usually recommended every 30,000 miles. Moisture can get in your Read More

WHY DOES MY BRAKE PEDAL GO TO THE FLOOR?

It’s ideal to have a brake pedal that’s tight and has a responsive connection to your brakes. Soft or spongy brakes make it much harder to bring your car to a complete stop, which is highly dangerous. There are a few culprits to why your brake pedal is soft and may even touch the floor Read More

WHY IS MY OIL LIGHT ON?

So, you’re driving home, and that red oil can pops up on your dashboard. What does this mean? What’s the next step? Follow these instructions to get closer to the solution. First, it’s essential to understand the urgency and importance of the oil light. Oil is the lifeblood of your engine. Continuing to run the Read More

WHAT ARE STRUTS?

While they share similar roles, struts and shocks are not interchangeable parts. Struts are a structural part of the suspension system and are mounted to the chassis of the vehicle. The main job of the strut is to absorb the impact created by bouncing and dipping on the road. In addition, the strut provides structural Read More

WHY DO I NEED TRANSMISSION FLUID?

There are many fluids your vehicle needs to operate properly. Transmission fluid is one of the most important. The job of transmission fluid is to lubricate and cool down your transmission. Transmission fluid protects the gears of your transmission and protects them from grinding. Transmission failure is one of the most devastating issues that can Read More

HOW DO I KNOW WHEN MY CAR BATTERY IS DEAD?

Your car battery supplies electricity to your vehicle, so it’s importance can’t be overstated. So how will you know when it’s time to replace it? A major sign it might be time to replace your battery is slow engine cranking. Also, if you’ve had to jump your car multiple times in a short time period Read More

WHAT’S THE PURPOSE OF POWER STEERING FLUID?

Is your steering wheel becoming harder to turn? Do you hear a whine or squeal when your wheels turn? This means you could have a problem with your power steering. Power steering is what makes it easier to turn and control our vehicles. Power steering fluid is hydraulic oil that transfers engine power using a Read More

WHY IS MY CAR SHAKING?

Over time you begin to notice your vehicle shake while driving. What’s the cause of this? To determine WHY your car is shaking you need to look at WHEN your car is shaking. If you only feel a vibration when you’re braking, that’s an indicator that it may be time to replace your pads or Read More