Spark plug fouling is a common problem when vehicles are repeatedly operated for very short periods, particularly at low temperatures. This paper describes a test procedure which uses a series of ...

I know it has fouled plugs (the truck made it home on old gas, but didn't start after making it home), but I don't know how to purge the fuel system or to drain the tank.<BR><BR>But, would a fuel ...

Nick Collings, Steve Dinsdale, Tim Hands, Plug Fouling Investigations on a Running Engine - An Application of a Novel Multi-Purpose Diagnostic System Based on the Spark Plug, SAE Transactions, Vol.

In a breakthrough that may make vehicle starting issues due to fouled plugs or inclement weather a thing of the past, engineers at Ford have reportedly teamed ...

1 Spark plugs with light tan or gray color deposits usually indicate a sound engine and ignition system. Plugs within this color range can have normal electrode wear of about. 005-to. 008-inch ...

Lead in 100LL avgas is harmful and contributes to engine fouling. Lead-reducing additives, like TCP, can help mitigate lead deposits and improve engine cleanliness. While clean spark plugs suggest ...