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Drivers who want to take advantage of their July vacation to hit the road should be especially careful with vehicle maintenance.. Easy to Inspect Item, the spark plug must be prioritized during the preventive review, since component analysis allows you to detect several problems. The tip is from NGK, ignition system specialist brand.
"The appearance of the spark plug says a lot about the state of the engine. Only through a visual inspection is it possible to diagnose the use of poor quality fuel and oil and coolant infiltration in the combustion chamber, for example", explains Hiromori Mori, NGK Technical Assistance Consultant.
Spark plugs that do not work properly can cause engine failure., difficulties in the match, increase in fuel consumption and level of polluting emissions.
natural wear items, the spark plugs do not always have their irregular functioning noticed by the driver and, that's why, the periodic review is so important. "Current engines are increasingly technological and prepared to work in adverse conditions, especially when there is failure onset. When the car owner realizes something is wrong, it's a sign that it's been going on for some time", says the NGK expert.
Another advantage of preventive review is the economy. Excessively worn spark plugs can reduce the life of other components such as cables., coils, transformers, distributor cap, rotor and catalysts. Furthermore, the cost of corrective maintenance is generally higher than preventive maintenance. A NGK recomenda a inspeção das velas a cada 10 mil quilômetros ou conforme recomendação da montadora.