Inspecting Spark Plug Wires in your Used Car

jcme — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 07:00:45 +0000

When you’re out looking at used cars , you want to make sure to give any vehicle you are considering a thorough inspection. Even if you’re not a mechanic, there are things you can look at that will give you some idea of how the car has been maintained in the past, and that can help you to have some idea of how the car will run from here on out. One of the things you can look at is spark plug wires.

If the spark plug wires in your vehicle are bad, it can cause problems. A cracked wire can cause a spark to jump and hit metal under your hood. Everything from lower gas mileage to catalytic converter damage can be caused by spark plug wires that are cracked or damaged.

When you open the hood to look at the spark plug wires on a used car, you’re looking for several things. First of all, make sure that the vehicle isn’t running. You’ll start inspecting the wires near the distributor end. From there, you’ll work your way down to the plug end of the wire. As you go, bend the wire to see if you can find any cracks. You should also pull the plug wire off the spark plug and look for cracks.

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Inspecting Spark Plug Wires in your Used Car