Keeping the sparks plugs in top shape?

[kylie]

Hi we put new plugs in the car over three weeks ago and took the car to the Lotus garage to get some work done on it afterwards. I started it up at the garage and one of the cylinders was not firing properly. We pulled the plugs and they had quite a lot of carbon build-up on them. We cleaned them up and its good now. When starting the car up everytime can I just let it run to operating temp and switch off again if I am not using it, or do I need to take it for a good long run to burn off any carbon build-up?.

Edited to add its got carbs not fuel injection

>>> Edited by kylie on Sunday 9th November 21:53

>>> Edited by kylie on Sunday 9th November 21:56

[nikker99]

Hi Kylie, as with any car it is better to drive it than letting it sit and run. This way all fluids have a chance to circulate, Engine, transmission and wheel bearings stay lubricated. It does not have to be a long run. I have 5 cars and in the winter here I alternate using them every few days.
Larry

[kylie]

Thanks Larry, gosh five cars is a bit of a juggle. So if I just wanted to back the car out of the garage to get do something in and put it back in there, I can't just turn it off straight away after starting?. The car gets a good blow-out on the moterway once a week, other times its just going round the block or a trip to work.
Well as it happens am off for a drive now anyway.