How to Clean Carbon Deposits on Spark Plugs?

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DeHayden
07/25/25 3:21pm
To clean carbon deposits on spark plugs, you can use the following methods: 1. Clean with carburetor cleaner; 2. Clean with toilet cleaner; 3. Clean with white vinegar. Spark plugs, commonly known as sparkers, work by discharging the pulsed high-voltage electricity delivered through the high-voltage wire, breaking down the air between the two electrodes to generate an electric spark that ignites the air-fuel mixture in the cylinder. The steps to replace a faulty spark plug are: 1. Wait until the engine is completely cooled, open the hood, unplug the ignition coil connector, and remove the mounting bolts; 2. Use a socket to turn the nut counterclockwise to loosen it; 3. Use a magnetic rod to extract the spark plug; 4. Use the magnetic rod to hold the new spark plug and insert it into the hole; 5. Reassemble by following the reverse steps above; 6. Start the engine to check if the spark plug is functioning properly.
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