autumn has come and, with him, the mildest temperatures. To ensure this does not harm the operation of diesel powered vehicles, medium and small, it is necessary to pay attention to the conditions of the glow plugs. The component has the function of facilitating the engine start when it is cold and stabilizing its operation, avoiding failures. Difficulties in the match, emission of white smoke from the exhaust with the engine cold and the malfunction lamp on the panel, in the case of newer vehicles, are symptoms that the glow plug is compromised. "If the driver notices these signs, it is recommended that he look for a reputable workshop, as this can generate other problems in the vehicle, especially not motor ", explains Hiromori Mori, NGK do Brasil Technical Assistance Consultant. The specialist warns that the ideal is always to opt for preventive maintenance. Older vehicles need even greater care, since glow plugs have their useful life determined by heating cycles. "In these cases, the component is triggered on all matches, and not just when the engine temperature is cold. For this reason, maintenance on older vehicles should be more thorough", says Mori. NGK's Technical Assistance Consultant also recommends that, whenever necessary, the replacement of the component, exchange of the entire set of spark plugs is also carried out. Since when one of the items fails, others tend to get into trouble soon after., which can lead to inconvenience and higher costs when it comes to commercial vehicles. In addition to facilitating departure on cold days, the glow plugs optimize fuel burning, prevent engine malfunctions, reduce the emission level of pollutants and white smoke in the engine's cold phase. More information about this and other NGK components can be found on the website
www.ngkntk.com.br or by telephone customer service: 0800 19 7112.
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.
