That’s because spark plug wires aren’t actually made of wire. They’re made of delicate carbon fibers. That’s why it pays to replace your spark plug wires before they wear out. We recommend changing them during spark plug changes (whenever your owner’s manual recommends, usually between 60,000 and 100,000 miles).

When one or more spark plug wires are crossed, the engine may not run, or runs roughly as the timing of fuel/air compression does not align with the delivery of the spark.

Common signs of failing spark plug wires include a decrease in power, acceleration, and fuel efficiency. In addition, the engine light coming on or visible damange to the cables can be signs of a failing wire.

Benefits of Spark Plug Wires Stronger and more durable cables hold the spark until it finds its way to the spark plug to boost the performance of your vehicle. Improve gas mileage. High-quality wires will allow the spark plugs to start faster and keep your engine running more effectively. Save money.

In short, yes, in some situations spark plugs can increase horsepower. The theory behind spark plugs increasing horsepower is that by providing more spark to the firing tip of the spark plug, it will (and does) combust more fuel.

Iridium is said to be six times harder and eight times stronger than platinum with a 700° higher melting point. Iridium spark plugs have extremely fine electrodes while retaining excellent wear characteristics. Thanks to its strength, iridium spark plugs can last up to 25% longer than comparable platinum spark plugs.

So even if you’re trying to save money on spark plugs and don’t care about longevity, OEM plugs are still the way to go. They’ll ensure maximum performance and fuel economy, and that will save you on one of your largest vehicle expenses (fuel).

Genuine Toyota Double Platinum spark plugs, available for select Toyota models, offer several benefits: Platinum on both the center and ground electrodes reduces wear and provides a service life of up to 60,000 miles. Raised design provides excellent ignitability for a strong spark, smooth idle and optimum performance.

Denso plugs are installed on almost every automobile model manufactured in Japan. The iridium used in them has a superior hardness. The electrode’s diameter in these plugs shrinks more than an NGK. For this reason, Denso plugs won’t last longer than NGK units but they will be better at producing powerful sparks.

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The extra set of spark plugs on the HEMI, and on previous engines, are designed to reduce emissions before a catalyst is needed. They add some horsepower, but not very much.”