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A spark plug incapable of producing sufficient spark to ignite the air/fuel mixture.

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Q: WHAT IS THE MEANING OF FOULED SPARK PLUG?
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Can a fouled spark plug cause a vibration?

yes


Does a fouled spark plug create a knocking sound?

sometimes


Can a fouled spark plug cause the check engine light to come on?

Yes


Why Motorcycle wont start backfires?

its half a turn out of time. plug fouled install a new spark plug


Why does your 1999 banshee cut out and backfire on the low end?

Fouled spark plug(s).


What is a fouled spark plug?

Fouling spark plugs can happen when the tip temperature is insufficient to burn off carbon, fuel, oil or other deposits and causes spark to leach to metal shell...no spark across plug gap will cause a misfire. Wet-fouled spark plugs must be changed as they won't fire. Dry-fouled spark plugs can sometimes be successfully cleaned by bringing the engine up to the operating temp.


Engine car startup vibration?

Probably a spark plug is fouled up.Also check plug wires if you have an older model.


Why is your 1996 formula stx 583 backfiring?

It is either a fouled spark plug or a timing issue.


Why isn't my Toro S200 starting when it has gas in it?

The spark plug may be fouled. Remove the plug and check to see if it needs to be replaced.


What are the symptoms of a fouled spark plug?

The symptoms of a fouled spark plug are normally self evident in that the engine will loose power, run rough and use more fuel. Prolonged use of an engine with a spark plug in that condition will most certainly damage the catalyst convertor. Should renew the plugs and have an emissions test done to enure you are still complying with current regulations.


What will a fouled spark plug do to your engine?

A fouled spark plug will make you lose horsepower if the plug is not producing a good spark. The other thing a fouled plug can do is if it is not firing right the fuel that gets into the cylinder dosent get burned all the way and it is then pushed out the exhaust valve and goes into the exhaust system. from there the fuel can get hung up in the catalic convertor and then burn in the convertor and then you will nedd to replace the convertor it also causes the unburnt gasoline to wash the oil off the cylinder wall and cause undue wear


Is check engine a result of fouled spark plug?

That is on of many possibilities. See related questions for more info.