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Without successful ignition and combustion of fuel, your Audi is going nowhere fast, and when your car’s spark plugs fail, that is exactly what happens. If you want your quality German car to stay roadworthy, it is best to keep your spark plugs in tip-top condition. This article aims to tell you what you should be looking out for as well as how to ensure the longevity of your spark plugs.

Signs and Symptoms

There are numerous signs that your car will give you as to the condition of your spark plugs, and being aware of them can help you to diagnose and solve the issue faster and more efficiently without any damage to your vehicle.

  • Struggling to Start and Misfiring – Spark plugs play a crucial role in the starting of your engine, as they are in charge of creating the spark that ignites the fuel which in turn provides the energy needed for motion. If your spark plugs are failing or working incorrectly, one of the biggest things you’ll notice is that your car becomes tricky to start. This is because the air/fuel mixture in the engine tank is struggling to become lit. Once this issue becomes more severe, it is likely your engine will experience engine misfire regularly, which is not only inconvenient, but can cause damage to your engine systems.
  • Rough Idling – Few drivers realize that the ignition process is a constant loop of steps each time new fuel enters the engine the spark plug sparks to ignite it. When this ignition is difficult, you will notice your car juddering when idling due to the engine systems working overtime to achieve combustion.
  • Poor Acceleration – Many drivers chose Audi vehicles because they offer maximum power and acceleration. However, when your spark plugs are struggling, this power is noticeably reduced, particularly when accelerating.
  • Poor Fuel Economy – Audi’s, as with many quality German cars, are known for the impressive miles per gallon that can be achieved, allowing you to drive farther for less. Conversely, when spark plugs are failing, the engine is not able to perform at its optimum level, leading to excessive fuel use and wastage, leaving you heading to pumps far more often and your wallet far more empty than before.
  • Knock-on Effect – Spark plugs failing rarely represents an isolated event. This is typically caused as a knock-on effect from the failure of another part or system in the vehicle. Most commonly, this is from oil contamination and/or the engine overheating, so if you’ve had issues with either of these components in your Audi, it is best to also check your spark plugs condition.

Reading Spark Plugs: A Troubleshooting Tool

If you’re mechanically savvy, you can get a bit more hands on with diagnosing your spark plug troubles. The condition of your spark plugs can often reveal a lot about the state of the rest of your engine, and learning how to decipher these can be a handy diagnostic tool. Think of yourself as a fortune teller with tea leaves. Here are some of the most common things your spark plugs can tell you:

  • A Little Dirty – This typically means your spark plugs are okay but that they’ve been working hard for several thousand miles.
  • Glossy – This is usually an indication of overheating in the engine.
  • White – The spark plug has been overheating and is too hot for the engine.
  • Oily – This suggests and oil leak and will need more thorough investigation.

Seeking Repairs and Replacements

While replacing spark plugs is quite a simple task, Audi Spark Plug Cleaning as the spark plugs directly connect to the engine. If you’re not mechanically savvy, it really is a job best left to the professionals, for your own peace of mind, if not for your safety.

If you live near Summerlin, Spring Valley, or Las Vegas, NV, and you are looking to have your Audi’s spark plugs serviced or replaced, then head on down to European Motor Cars. Specializing in the servicing of European cars, their knowledgeable team have a genuine passion for the field of mechanics, and will ensure both you and your car is maintained and repaired property the first time.

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