With the arrival of the holidays,
as estradas brasileiras registram aumento de cerca de 25% no volume de veículos. Before putting the car on the road, and NGK, Ignition System Specialist and Automotive Industry Reference, highlights the importance of reviewing the main components. Segundo Hiromori Mori, NGK do Brasil Technical Assistance consultant, heavy traffic during the holidays, caused by excess vehicles on the track, is considered severe use for spark plugs as they have conditions similar to heavy traffic, where the vehicle remains with the engine running at idle for long periods. In these cases, the odometer, equipment that indicates the distance covered by the vehicle, does not reflect well the conditions of use and wear of spark plugs. "Excessively worn spark plugs or malfunctioning can cause difficulties in starting the vehicle, failures during resumes, high fuel consumption, irregularities in operation and increased levels of pollutant emissions. The situation can be aggravated by intense traffic and long periods with the car running", inform the expert. Another consequence is that they can reduce the life of cables, coils, transformer, distributor and catalyst. In addition to preserving car parts, preventive maintenance generates savings, because the lack of maintenance compromises other vehicle components, made corrective maintenance more costly. It is worth noting that analyzing the appearance of the component tip also helps detect possible engine problems, like excess fuel, infiltration of oil and coolant into the combustion chamber and use of poor quality fuel. “The simple appearance of the spark plug says a lot about the state of the engine. That is why, should be prioritized in any preventive review", reinforces Mori. NGK recommends reviewing and inspecting the component when the driver notices starting difficulties and failures during restarts.,
a cada 10.000 km or annually, what comes first. The company reinforces the importance of checking by a qualified professional.
About NGK A NGK, world reference in the automotive and porcelain coatings sectors, will complete 60 years of operation in Brazil on August 1, 2019. Owner of the NGK brands (Automotive Components), NTK (Cutting Sensors and Tools) e Belamari e Super NGK (Porcelain coatings), the company has a staff of more than 1,300 employees and its factory is based in the region of Mogi das Cruzes (SP), in an area of 625 thousand square meters. Founded in 1936, em Nagoya, in Japan, NGK is considered the largest manufacturer and specialist in spark plugs and has a strong presence on all continents. More information at www.ngkntk.com.br. The page also offers dozens of online course options for mechanics and applicators.
