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Putting the car on the road after months of urban use, with all the traffic in the city, may pose a risk of breakdown. To ensure a smooth and hassle-free trip, and NGK, world's largest manufacturer and specialist in spark plugs, recommends a vehicle overhaul, in a trusted workshop. In addition to preserving car parts, preventive maintenance generates savings, because the repair value can be higher.
NGK emphasizes the importance of visual inspection by a qualified professional, that allows you to identify, by the appearance of the candle tip, possible engine problems, like excess fuel, infiltration of oil and coolant into the combustion chamber and use of poor quality fuel. That is, The simple appearance of the spark plug says a lot about the condition of the engine. That is why, should be prioritized in any preventive review.
Segundo Hiromori Mori, NGK Technical Assistance technician, Spark plugs that are excessively worn or malfunctioning can cause difficulties in starting the vehicle, high fuel consumption, irregularities in functioning, failures during resumptions and increased levels of pollutant emissions. They can also reduce the life of cables, coils, transformer, distributor and catalyst.
"Traveling with the car in good condition is essential to avoid failures during overtaking and resumption, and other problems. Regarding candles, NGK recommends its inspection every 10,000 kilometers, by a trained professional", reinforces Mori.
ignition cables
The ignition cables, which conduct the high voltage produced by the coil up to the candles, they must be checked every 60 thousand kilometers or every three years. For CNG-powered cars (Vehicular natural gas), The revisions must be carried out every 30 thousand kilometers.
The technician points out that each vehicle has a model of spark plug and appropriate ignition cable, as per Application Table and owner's manual. The use of unsuitable parts may damage other vehicle components.
The Candle Application Table, ignition cables and NGK oxygen sensors are available on site www.ngkntk.com.br. For more information, NGK do Brasil provides the email duvidas@ngkntk.com.br and Customer Service, by phone 0800 197 112.