A battery in a traditional car cannot directly create engine spark. It’s only rated at 12 volts, after all, so it needs a little help boosting the signal to the spark plugs. To make that happen, a car ...

An ignition coil takes voltage from the battery and multiplies it to create a spark at the spark plugs, which in turn ignites the engine. Cars have been using some form of the coil ignition system for ...

You're hunched over the engine with your wrist painfully contorted, wishing you were Mr. Fantastic. You've finally removed broken spark plug number four and then the intrusive thought hits. "Should I ...

Testing Okada Projects Ignition Coils On A VW/Audi 2.0t FSI Motor To See If A Better Burn Means Improved Engine Response. The 2.0T FSI is a popular motor for good reason, especially because numerous ...

One of the main differences in regular maintenance between a gasoline and a diesel-powered car is replacing the spark plugs. While diesel engines rely on compression to create ignition, and thus ...

An ignition coil is a vital component of a vehicle's ignition system. It is responsible for converting the low voltage from the battery into the high voltage needed to produce sparks at the spark ...