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plugs

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“Plugs” are the spark plugs that ignite the fuel in the engine. If they’re worn out or the wrong type, the engine can misfire and the tune may not work as intended.

Technical Definition

“Plugs” refers to spark plugs on gasoline engines, which ignite the air-fuel mixture. When preparing for tuning, worn or incorrect plugs can cause poor combustion, misfires, and misleading tuning results.

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