NGK highlights the evolution of ignition systems

The company also explains the main advantages of the most modern systems and what precautions to take for proper maintenance

São Paulo, novembro de 2024- Over the years, Drivers and mechanics have noticed major advances in ignition components, that have directly influenced the efficiency and performance of engines. One of them was the development of electronic ignition, which offers greater precision and control to the system, resulting in significant improvements. In order to explain the advantages and curiosities about this evolution, and NGK, Niterra brand specialized in components for ignition systems, explains the main differences between the ignition systems used.

1- Conventional ignition: amplamente utilizada até os anos 80, It consists of components as a distributor, platinum, Rotor and cover. Its adjustment depended directly on the skill and experience of the mechanic, which made maintenance a manual and painstaking task. Due to the large number of moving parts, such as rotor and platinum, in addition to the need for constant adjustments, This system required more frequent and complex maintenance.

2- Electronic ignition: in this system, the platinum was replaced by an electronic module, which has greatly increased durability and reduced the need for manual adjustments. Although the initial electronic ignition systems still had a distributor, Rotor and cover, The addition of higher capacity coils brought a breakthrough in terms of efficiency, At this time, some automakers, have already passed the ignition control to the injection modules.

3- Static system: Cut off the manifold and directly connected the ignition coils to the cables. This design reduces wear and tear, since there are no moving parts, and maintenance is made easy, because the system is regulated directly by the automaker during engine calibration, dispensing with subsequent adjustments by the mechanic. On the latest models, has been integrated into the electronic injection system, which contributed to cost reduction and maintained the factory-made calibration, further increasing system reliability and efficiency.

Advantages of Electronic Ignition

The most modern ignition systems bring numerous advantages compared to conventional ones. In addition to offering longer maintenance intervals, They feature less wear and tear and a reduced cost, since they involve fewer parts in the process. This reduction in the number of components also contributes to greater system reliability, resulting in fewer crashes and better overall performance.

In conventional ignition systems, failures in parts such as spark plugs, cabos, coils, Distributors, Rotors, caps and platinum were quite common, requiring frequent maintenance. On the other hand,, The most modern electronic ignition systems eliminate the distributor and focus maintenance on components such as spark plugs, cables and coils, Making them simpler, Efficient and long-lasting.

"To maintain the reliability of the system, proper maintenance of components such as spark plugs, Cables and coils are still essential. Recomendamos a inspeção anual ou a cada 10.000 Miles." afirma Hiromori Mori, Niterra Technical Assistance Consultant

NGK continues to play a crucial role in providing solutions that increase durability, Efficiency and reliability of modern engines, Reaffirming its commitment to innovation in the automotive sector. Among these solutions are spark plugs with noble metals, like platinum and iridium, used in the G-Power lines (platinum) e Iridium IX, which offer numerous advantages. These spark plugs optimize the burning of the air/fuel mixture, providing better performance for engines and improved fuel economy.