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The end of the year is synonymous with busy roads and, that's why, it is essential to preventively review the main components of the vehicle, like spark plugs. According to Hiromori Mori, NGK Technical Assistance Consultant, ignition system specialist, the heavy traffic, common on the roads during the holidays and holidays, it is considered a severe use of the vehicle and can aggravate the situation of already worn spark plugs.
"Parts with irregular operation cause difficulties in starting the vehicle, failures during resumes, increase in fuel consumption and increase in pollutant emission levels", alert the expert. Perform the review guarantees, in addition to more safety on the roads, a bigger economy. "Problem plugs also damage other components such as cables, coils, transformer and catalyst”, adds Hiromori.
Preventive maintenance is also capable of detecting engine problems., through end-of-piece analysis. "Use of poor quality fuel and oil and coolant infiltration into the combustion chamber can also be diagnosed by spark plug inspection. That is why, it is very important to check the component, especially before hitting the road. This way you guarantee a smooth trip for you and your family", afirma Hiromori.
A NGK recomenda a avaliação das velas de ignição a cada 10.000 or annually, what comes first, or yet, as directed by the assembler.