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The automotive industry is not dying…

The automotive industry is not dying…

Everyone’s talking about how bad the automotive industry is right now — low pay, burnout, lack of respect, and technicians leaving the trade. But that’s only half the story. In this video, I talk about what’s really going on in the automotive world — and why it’s not...

Stop Guessing, Start Scoping (Lets start with the basics)

Stop Guessing, Start Scoping (Lets start with the basics)

Automotive Lab Scope Basics | Understanding the uScope In this video, we walk through the fundamentals of using a lab scope (automotive oscilloscope) — what it does, how it works, and why it’s one of the most powerful diagnostic tools you can own. Using a signal...

Delorean Relay Update Kit and Some Basic Electronics Fundamentals

Delorean Relay Update Kit and Some Basic Electronics Fundamentals

Dont forget to check out our website - sixstarautomotive.com Is your DeLorean suffering from unreliable electrics, random stalling, or cooling fan problems? In this video, I install the K111168A Improved Relay Update Kit and show you exactly how to upgrade the...

How to use the Load Pro Test leads

How to use the Load Pro Test leads

In this video, I go in-depth on how the LOADpro Dynamic Test Leads work and how I pair them with the Power Probe for faster circuit testing. I build a simple circuit to demonstrate real-worldish conditions and show why a circuit can appear to have full voltage—but...

Inside Six Star Automotive: Updates, Layout & Efficiency

Inside Six Star Automotive: Updates, Layout & Efficiency

We have invested heavily in our shop to serve you better. In this tour, I walk you from the frontage and after-hours drop box through our front shop (new floor + new lifts + reorganized layout for efficiency), into the inventory room where we stock high-quality OE...

Spark Plugs: The Tiny Part with a Big Story!



If your engine misfires, lacks power, or idles rough, your spark plugs might be trying to tell you something. In this video, we break down everything you need to know about spark plugs — how they work, what they look like when they fail, and how to choose the right one for your car.

Whether you’re a DIYer, technician, or someone trying to understand a repair quote, you’ll learn:

The anatomy of a spark plug and how it creates combustion

The critical role of heat range and why the wrong one can cause serious engine damage

How to identify common spark plug failures (carbon fouling, overheating, oil contamination, cracked insulators)

What misfires feel like and what your check engine light is really saying

When to replace your spark plugs (and how long they actually last)

Tips for proper installation, gapping, and torque

Why reading a used spark plug can be the best free diagnostic tool in your shop

We also cover how spark plug issues tie into fuel economy, engine performance, and long-term reliability. If you’ve ever wondered what that little part at the end of your ignition system really does — this is the video for you.

📷 Real-world examples

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