Spark plugs deliver a jolt of electricity to start ignition in gasoline engines. Glow plugs warm diesel engines so that their fuel will auto-ignite.

Abstract: Recently, the network management of sensor nodes has gained interest as more sensors are being networked with Internet technologies as opposed to traditional instrumentation and measurement ...

The elimination of the federal EV tax credit last fall dealt a serious blow to the EV market, but we figured the tougher circumstances for electric cars might make hybrids even more appealing to ...

I live in New Jersey, one of the states that mandates inspection for all vehicles newer than 1995. My daily driver, a Jeep Cherokee, happens to be a 1996 model year with an OBD-II sensor, meaning I ...

In order for any internal combustion engine to function properly, you need three basic things: air, fuel, and spark. Air mixes with the fuel, providing an explosive catalyst. The engine compresses the ...

If you've ever seen a mechanic draw a tiny line on a spark plug before changing it, they're not performing witchcraft — they're indexing it. The idea is simple. Most standard types of spark plugs have ...

A gas engine needs fuel, air, and spark to get its internals chugging along. Take any of these out of the equation and the engine will have a fit. While the automotive industry shifts toward fully ...

The Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...

I own a 2018 Subaru Outback, 2.5L engine with 48,000 kilometres on it. Subaru recommends changing the spark plugs at 100,00 kilometres or five years, whichever comes first. I can understand specifying ...