Wow, that was probably the best video I’ve seen on RU-vid. Keeps it simple while still giving a thorough explanation of what to look for and why. The thing I probably appreciate most is that there are no gimmicks. He’s not trying to be a damn comedian or talk show host like a lot of these other clowns that put out instructional videos. I sincerely thank you for sharing that with us.
Appreciate you taking the time to do these videos Steve. You’re a busy dude but sharing your wealth of experience is hugely appreciated by us average weekend warriors! This was super-helpful!
I'm with DIS GUY ,WE WEEKEND & WEEKDAY "WARRIORS" (I LIKE DA COMPARISON CUZ WE BATTLE W/PROBLEMS!!) BUT Mr.Steve You da Man @ explaining,teaching and even da brother to us DIY'ers for da love u show by SHARING UR KNOWLEDGE!! YOU ARE THE EPIPHANY OF A TRUE FRIEND AND MAN ,THANK YOU SIR FOR JUST BEING AND SHOWING ,WHAT DIS WORLD "LACKS"!! THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU !! (wasn't trying to make u a saint but ur actions obligated me to speak up!! Anyone who reads dis I HOPE ALL YA'LL HAVE A BLESSED LIFE !!
Your video is one of the most clear and concise, when it comes to explaining this. I pulled my plugs this afternoon to check my freshly built, boosted motor, and your tutorial helped immensely. I was worried that I had too much timing, and you helped resolve that. Thank you sir.
Thanks Steve! was looking for this and this is the only one I found that explains this perfectly. So much thanks. Going through timing atm on my LY6 and will be pulling plugs after a straight I know with no one around :)
Awesome video man thank you for your help. I have been a gear head for years building cars but just now getting into refining my toon and this is a huge help.
Thank you, I have watched and researched many plug Vids this one is by far the most informal and straight forward I actually understood, Iam new to reading and tuning my car but I am getting it.
Pisses me off knowing how much i would have picked up at the track knowing this. Was always told wrong on where timing mark should be on ground strap. Best video ive seen
Priceless knowledge!!!! You guys need to get your engine parts section fixed on your website. I'm strongly thinking of finally getting around to my Nova. It's been too long and I really need the stress relief and my sons want to see the project started again. Thanks for the info!
On point Steve, thank you for posting this, all too many people ignore this very basic tuning tool, another is looking in the exhaust pipe outlet(s) along with the plugs these two seemingly mundane items do get overlooked in favor of as you pointed out "instrumentation". Just as a side note, spark plug reading can be skewed if the wrong heat range is chosen thereby masking what is really happening, my experience is most people use way too cold of a plug somehow thinking it will gain something when in reality you need to use the hottest plug possible (without blistering the strap or porcelain) to actually arrive at plug readings that do reflect the tuning of the fuel/timing combination.
If one places new spark plugs in a four cylinder car, how many miles of driving would it be good to pull a spark plug out to be able to read what a spark plug is telling us about the engine condition? Thank you for this video. Its one of the best ones.
thanks, i'm not a mechanic or do anything with cars but i enjoyed the info
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Thanks for share man! Hoh many time a new or very clean spark plug need to be under combustion to catch enough deposits for spark plug reading? How many time combustion for partial throttle openings and how many time for WOT and cut thread? Thanks to you!
Great Video! On a normal street car how to you recommend running the car before pulling the plugs to check? Take it out and run a 1/4 mile, then drive it home (3-5 miles or so) and check? or Take it out and run it 1/8-1/4, shut it off as soon as possible and check plugs on side of road? I know at a track or event it is easy, but it is always hard to have access to that.
A hotter plug is good for cold weather and short trips, but are prone to overheating your engine and detonation is super hot climates. So a cold plug is suitable for those hotter temperatures to keep the engine cooler and reduce pre-ignition.
