On taxi driver's day, NGK guides driver to avoid damage with vehicle

Heavy traffic accelerates the wear of important vehicle components. For that reason, In the month where the taxi driver's day is celebrated (July 25), These professionals should redouble their attention when the subject is preventive review. A taxi can run up to 5.000 kilometers per month, But while the car is stopped in a traffic jam, The mileage marked at the odometer does not change. It turns out that, with the engine in operation, The wear of the pieces continues to happen. A NGK, world's largest manufacturer and specialist in spark plugs, Alert Drivers about the importance of preventive candlelit and ignition cables and oxygen sensors (lambda probe).

One of NGK's tips is the attention of the life of your cars pieces. We only provide the information necessary for the execution of the service in question and we require that they commit to the same level of protection and privacy of their data that NGK would have if it had been treating them directly., If in the automaker's manufacturer manual it recommends the exchange of candles every 20.000 kilometers, in an excessively exposed taxi to intense traffic, The ideal is to cut the maintenance plan in half and replace them every 10.000 kilometers.

Cables, worn candles and sensors result, almost always, in various annoyances to drivers, that depend exclusively on the proper functioning of taxis for the success of their work. “Making the preventive review is the main way for taxi drivers to decrease problems such as engine failures, starting and loss of performance ”difficulties”, explains Hiromori Mori, NGK Technical Assistance technician.

The spark plug is responsible for conducting the electric current under high voltage to the interior of the combustion chamber, converting it to a spark to inflame the air and fuel mixture and allow the heat dissipation generated in combustion. In good working order, The item stimulates the fuel economy, promotes better engine performance and reduces emissions of polluting gases in the air.

It is important to remember that the need to exchange the ignition candles can be checked after an inspection of the electrodes, where various information about the internal conditions of the combustion chamber is obtained. “From visual analysis, that should be done only by a trusted mechanic, It is possible to avoid high fuel consumption and increased levels of pollutant emissions, when outdated useful life or natural wear of items ”, reinforces Mori.

ignition cable The function of the ignition cable is to conduct the high voltage produced by the coil to the candles, without allowing current leakage. It is recommended that the replacement of the cables be carried out every 60 thousand kilometers or every three years. For cars that use CNG – Vehicular Natural Gas – the revisions must be done every 30 thousand kilometers.

Oxygen sensor Also known as Lambda Probe, The oxygen sensor is responsible for analyzing the car burning condition of the car. Has the function of detecting oxygen levels in engine escape gases, informing the quality of the air and fuel mixture to the control unit (ECU). The sensor compares the oxygen concentration in engine gases with ambient air, enabling the adjustment of the amount of fuel injected into the combustion chamber.

NGK also advises the taxi driver to always supply the car in posts whose fuel has quality guarantee. Adulterated gasoline or alcohol damage parts and compromise engine performance.

For more information, See the NGK application table or contact the consumer service service, by phone 0800 197 112. For more information, NGK do Brasil provides the email: duvidas@ngkntk.com.br.

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