Why do coil on plug ignitions last so long?
Auto part longevity in the new coil-on-plug (COP) systems means that some new car owners might never have to deal with ignition maintenance. In a COP system, the spark plug wires are eliminated, and each spark plug well has its own coil.
Is it safe to replace spark plug coils?
Doing away with auto parts like the distributor meant better control of the ignition and spark timing. Even though there’s often only one coil for every two spark plugs, the coils are long-lived. Most car part information guides don’t list a recommended replacement interval for the coil, and they could potentially last as long as the car.
How often did car ignitions need to be replaced?
Car parts in ignition systems before 1980 had several moving parts, and the more these parts had to move, the more quickly they would wear out. The spark plugs, rotor, contact points and coil were often sold together, and the whole shebang would be replaced once a year, or around 15,000 miles (24,140 kilometers).
How long does a spark plug last in a car?
But now, in the 21st century, ignition systems use iridium-tipped spark plugs that regularly last as long as 100,000 miles (160,934 kilometers).
How often is the ignition coil supposed to last?
The ignition coil on your car is supposed to last around 100,000 miles or more. There are a number of factors that can lead to this part become damaged prematurely. Most of the newer cars on the market have a hard plastic cover that is designed to protect the coil from damage.
How often to change coil packs?
What’s the life of a Toyota accord coil pack?
My Accord is at nearly 200K on original coil packs and no issues. I just changed #1 coil pack for the Corolla and that failed at 276K. I wouldn’t change all if one fails. Just change one by one. COP is far superior to wires, cap and rotor. The reliability factor is much higher and less niggling ignition problems.
Which is better Honda Civic ignition coil or Toyota XRS?
My XRS is running strong at 102 K miles, but my question comes up because sister’s 2009 Honda Civic is getting them ignition coils burn in significantly less time than my Corolla. Maybe Denso coils are better than the ones in Honda, just want to know what should I expect.