Q: Coils and spark plugs keep getting worn

asked by on August 25, 2016

The spark plugs and coils keep going out on my car. I've noticed that the coil becomes very hot to touch after a while. I keep replacing them usually once in a 25 days or so. What could cause them to go out so quickly?

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