That is probably the most accurate thing I have ever heard. "If your tuner does not check the plugs, he is NOT a tuner he is a computer guy" .

@RGHD912

2 жыл бұрын

Lol! True.

Literally been looking for a good explanation on how to read plugs for years. Finally found it. Thank you 🙏

@alancollard8939

Жыл бұрын

this is for 4 strokes two strokes are a different breed

Steve you really know your shit and your products show it.

Might just be one of the better sparkplug reader vids I've seen. Thanks. Subb.................

Saving. I asked a tuner how to read plugs, he did not understand my question. Thanks for the great video.

Wow i was always wondering and now i know. Awsome work

By far the best and most useful short description of reading a spark plug I have encountered. Thank you.

Best plug reading explanation ever. Thanks Steve.

Finally a video about reading plugs that doesn't leave me more confused. TY! great info.

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 :)

This makes more sense to me than all of the other information I found. Thank you!

This is hands down the best explanation ever!

I should have known Steve would have the best explanation on reading plugs

this is THE best tip Ive ever heard on reading spark plugs! thank you!

Thank you Stev. For the refreshing my mind. It’s great that you have made these videos to help people learn. Cain hard guys.

This is by far the best information on spark plug reading I have ever seen. Thank you so much Steve.

Steve, thank you so much for sharing such valuable information, it's very kind of you!

Simple and straight to the point,thank you

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.

Best video I have seen on the net. This is exactly the info I was looking for. Thx Steve.

The best spark plug video I’ve ever seen! So helpful.

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.

Wow, that was probably the best video I’ve seen on KZread. 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.

Steve dig all your videos very educational thanks for doing them..i learn something off each one you do...

Great video, thanks for sharing this. Sums up reading plugs excellently !!

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

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.

Love all your videos absolutely spot on man love learning from all your knowledge you share 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!

@michaelday4336

Жыл бұрын

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 !!

Best video I’ve ever seen on spark plugs !

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!

Fantastic info Steve, your videos are awesome 👏

Another great informational video Steve 👍

Awesome video! Spark plug reading FINALLY made simple!

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.

Wonderful video! Thanks for the tech tip

Had to watch this video again great info thanks Steve🙏

Nice video- thanks for taking the time to make it-Jerry

One of your best videos

Very informational,once again... ty Steve!!!

Phenominal video/information. Thank you.

Excellent video! Great info…thank you sir

Awesome explanation on straptech!

Outstanding video. Thank you.

Great video Steve very informative mate 👍

Excellent tips and tricks video.

Steve thanks you’re a great teacher

Very informative thanks for the explanation.

Learn something new every day.

Good tips. I'm going to pull my plugs now.

Best yet no music or bs Thank you😊😊

DIY - Instead of a lathe, put the plug in a vise. Use a 5/8 holesaw to cut the crimp off the top of the plug base and slide the porcelain out.

@jimmymcbeth7732

Жыл бұрын

Wow that makes perfect sense. Thanks.

Good advice, I think a more indepth would be beneficial for all. Lean, ritch, good. Thanks for the video

Great video!!!

Thanks for the lesson!

Great info Steve.

Great explanation. Good video. When I get ready to tuna fish I'm calling you. 👍😁

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.

Great one. Thank you very much..

Thx for the great information!

Thank you for posting

Omg, thanks a lot 🤝 very good explanation

"Pig fat rich" 😅😅 Love this stuff! Wish I could see one for M1 fuel😎

Thanks for the video You ROCK

Thank you for sharing.

Oi Steve u r the god of info brother thx for the insight 🤙🏽🤙🏽

Best Video to understand timing & fuel

And my video suggestion is carb tuning,,,,jets, bleeds, emulsion etc,,,would love to hear from guy like you

Great Job, Ty.

Thanks for the lathe idea 💡!

You are the man !

Excellent job absolutely excellent

Best explanation ever

Hey Steve, great video!!! Does this apply to all combustion applications? How about 2 strokes? Thank you.

Great shout thanks

Good stuff Steve

Thanks for the info

Awesome , thanks steve..

thanks, i'm not a mechanic or do anything with cars but i enjoyed the info

Thank you Steave.

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.

Good information

Steve... thanks for a cogent description of plug "reading". Question... how long do new plugs have to run in the engine for the "reading" to be representative of the combustion process?

Steve do you start with the recommended spark plugs from the cylinder head manufacturer and how do you know if you are starting to hot? Great videos.

Curious to know what you think about exhaust valve colouring etc

SM is the best. thanks for the great video

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!

Good spark plug reading tools. Trying to find a good one

Good video!!!!!

great info

Excellent thank you

GREAT video Steve !! Just found this channel by accident, subbed !

@EngineBuilder

3 жыл бұрын

Good to have you!

Had to subscribe to this one! I have one plug that has white insulator(very white, like new). I swapped it to aother cylinder and after 20 miles or so it was still white. all the rest are white with faint brown/tan markings. I also did compression test and I have 152-168 on all 6(that's with brand new heads). Technically that is too much compression difference(more than 14) but it would not explain my mysterious white plug! Also tested all plugs in plug tester and all passed with great spark.

Awesome! Thank you! Just finished pushing my chopper home 2 miles in the blasting sun because I am a idiot and forgot to read my plugs.

If I woulda known you were gonna give all this information away for free on KZread I would have waited instead of buying all your videos back in 14

Facts great video gonna save it steve

Thank you!

Sorry if this has been covered, I did not read all 109 of the comments. It would be great if you did a supplement to this video on finding the correct spark plug heat range. Thanks!

Hi, thank for the video, One question, with iridium Spark plug is different thing? Or I can use this analysis in your video ?

If been reading my plugs this way for over 40 years. I look for a ring of color at the base of the porcelain. It’s very ez to see on a very cold plug since the porcelain is right at the top but it still needs to be there. The ground strap as he stated and the the 2 top threads will direct you to the timing. Those threads were really coked up indicating rich. On that engine it’s easier to adjust the timing 2 degrees versus changing jets (bypass) if I was a clean shutoff.