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It is possible to avoid headaches when buying a used car. With the increase of 4,1% in used car sales – between January and July - and it's 8 left,6% on registration of brand new vehicles, during the same period, according to Fenabrave numbers (National Federation of Motor Vehicle Distribution), preventive inspection of some components can guarantee a safe acquisition. A simple visual inspection of spark plugs by a trusted professional, in a mechanical or auto-electrical workshop, says a lot about the condition of the engine and should be prioritized in the review.
“When examining the candle, It is possible to identify a series of possible problems, such as infiltration of oil and coolant into the combustion chamber, excess gasoline or ethanol in the component, in addition to the use of poor quality fuel”, afirma Hiromori Mori, NGK Technical Assistance technician, world's largest manufacturer of spark plugs, Oxygen Cables & Sensors.
The expert highlights that components that have exceeded their useful life can reduce the car’s performance., make it difficult to start after a period of shutdown, Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting., for example, from night to day, between various irregularities. Other problems, such as high fuel consumption, irregularities in functioning, failures during restarts and increased levels of polluting gas emissions may arise. The rotor, distributor and coil, or transformer, can also be compromised.
In addition to the spark plug, which is considered an important “thermometer” regarding engine health, preventive checking of the brake system is recommended, clutch, catalyst, Shock absorbers, suspension, Lights, straps and other safety items. Segundo a NGK, The analysis must be done by experienced and trusted professionals. Preventive and periodic review avoids future worries, in addition to providing greater savings in relation to corrective maintenance.
