
Spark plugs are used to ignite the fuel and air mixture in your vehicles combustion chamber. Spark plugs are made of ceramic insulation with a terminal on the top end. This terminal is connect to either a spark plug Wire or a coil-on-plug. This terminal is connected internally to the center electrode. On the other end is a ground electrode. There is gab that is a few hundredths of inch between the electrodes. This gas is where the spark forms.
Spark plugs are held in the cylinder head via threads on the spark plugs shell. When high voltage electricity is applied to the spark plug terminal, it travels down the internal connection to the center electrode. A spark is produced across the gap between the center electrode and the ground electrode.
Over time the spark plugs wear out. When this happens you will notice:
- Rough idle
- misfire
- hard starts
- Reduced fuel economy
- reduced performance.
How much will it cost?
The typical cost for the testing and replacement is between $50-$200 for parts and labor. This price range is averaged across all passenger vehicles. The actual cost depends on your specific make, model and year. Depending on your specific vehicle, this cost may be lower or higher. This cost estimate is for the specific repair listed and doesn?t include additional, related items that may require repair.
Here is what is included:
- Inspection of the spark plugs
- Replacement if necessary
- Inspection of related components
How it works
Request a service:
Get a quote online or set-up a time to have your vehicle looked at.
Choose your service time:
Pick time slots that work for you, easily, online. We will confirm appointments and send reminders.
Get your vehicle repaired:
No waiting at the shop. Our mechanics bring everything that is needed to you. All you have to do is provided a safe area for the work to be performed.
What what need from you
A safe place to work on your vehicle:
No working on the side of busy roads, No working on unstable or steep surfaces. We do not perform repairs during severe weather.
Authorization from a property owner or management.
If you rent please ensure work can be performed where your vehicle is. If your repair work is being done in a parking lot or at your place of employment, please ensure you have permission to have work performed. We do not do repairs in areas restricted by law.
Are you in our service area?
Our primary service area is greater Grand Rapids, including Comstock Park, Kentwood, Walker and Wyoming.
We will travel, to other locations in west Michigan including Holland, Kalamazoo, Muskegon and their surrounding areas.