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Buying a used car requires special care. With the increase of 5,3% in sales of vehicles in this category in the last month, according to Fenabrave, the importance of preventive review also grows. According to NGK, Simply visually inspecting your spark plugs can help make your purchase safer.
“The condition of the spark plug can reveal a lot about the condition of the engine.. That is why, This care must be prioritized in the inspection”, afirma Hiromori Mori, NGK Technical Assistance Consultant, company specialist in ignition systems. Among the noticeable problems with the component is the infiltration of oil and coolant into the combustion chamber and the use of poor quality fuel..
Another factor that makes periodic inspections very important, especially when buying a used car, are the irregularities in the sail, which are not always noticeable to drivers. “Because of the technological evolution, the engines are conditioned to work in adverse situations, principally, When there is a failure onset. When the problem begins to be noticed, it is a sign that it has been occurring for some time.”, alerta Hiromori Mori.
Worn spark plugs can also reduce the car's performance and cause difficulty starting.. “When the component does not function properly, the ignition system can increase fuel consumption, failures during restarts and increased levels of polluting gas emissions”, explains the expert who advises: “The preventive inspection avoids future concerns and guarantees savings in relation to maintenance. That is why, We also recommend checking other important components, like brakes, clutch, Shock absorbers, and other safety items”.
