How To Check A Spark Plug With A Multimeter: Test A Spark Plug With A Multimeter

How To Check A Spark Plug With A Multimeter: Test A Spark Plug With A Multimeter. In this video tutorial I will show you how to check a spark plug with a multimeter. Here is how to do it; First, remove the spark plugs from your car. • Switch off your car and pop the hood to locate the spark plugs. You’ll often find them at the top of a 4-cylinder engine, on the side or top of an inline 6-cylinder, and on each side of a V6 and V8 engine. Consult your manual if you can’t locate your car’s spark plugs. • Grab the wire plug close to the bottom and remove it to reveal the spark plug. • Use your socket wrench to remove the spark plug. • Once removed, use a wire brush or compressed air to clean out any debris. Next, calibrate your multimeter. • Set the spark plugs aside and grab your multimeter. • Go ahead and switch it on, then move the dial to the appropriate OHM setting (typically 20K OHMs, but consult your spark plug’s manual to verify the correct range. Some multimeters label this using the Omega symbol. • Touch the two leads to each other to ensure your multimeter works. Finally, test the spark plugs. • Attach the red lead to the terminal (tip) where the wire connects and the black lead to the threaded area of the spark plug. Ensure the black lead touches the copper core. • Check your multimeter to get the readings. Spark plugs with resistors have higher readings than those without. Confirm with your manual to ensure you're getting accurate readings. For resistor-type spark plugs, a typical reading falls between 5K to 20K OHMs. Replace your spark plugs if you get low readings or zero. • Also, touch the black lead with other metallic parts of your spark plugs. You shouldn’t get a reading when you do this. If you do, replace the spark plug. If you found this video helpful, kindly show your support by giving it a thumbs up and sharing your thoughts in the comments below. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you! ►Disclaimer◄ This channel DOES NOT promote or encourages any illegal or unethical activities and all content provided by this channel is meant for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES only. Our team has meticulously crafted original content centered around this topic, utilizing a comprehensive approach to ensure accuracy and reliability. Simple Mechanic Advice is a YouTube channel focused on delivering up-to-date information on automotive topics. Whether it’s troubleshooting common car issues, offering expert how-to tutorials, or providing product reviews and practical advice, we simplify everything you need to know and understand about cars. Our channel is dedicated to delivering informative, original, and unbiased content that viewers can appreciate. I believe all content used falls under the remits of Fair Use, but if any content owners would like to dispute this I will not hesitate to immediately remove said content. It is not my intention to in any way infringe on their content ownership. If you happen to find your art or images in the video please let me know and I will be glad to credit you / Take down the content. Business e-mail: juicewave23 { @ } gmail.com ................................. Content Credit : The visual content featured in this video has been obtained from reputable sources, including official websites, and stock footage clips. Furthermore, the information presented in this video is based on our own hands-on experience, consultations with professional mechanics, and thorough online research. We ensure credibility by referencing reliable sources beyond common platforms, including in-depth analysis from industry forums and trusted automotive resources. The video has been professionally edited using a combination of Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects, to create original content thats is engaging for our viewers. ..................................... FTC Disclosure: Simple Mechanic Advice is a participant of Amazon Affiliate Program. Provided Amazon product links are linked to my Amazon Affiliate account & I receive small commissions from every successful purchase made using these links.