What happens when spark plugs get too hot?
The most serious result of selecting a heat range that is too hot is overheating. Overheating will cause the electrodes to wear quickly and can lead to pre-ignition. When the spark plug firing end (tip) temperature exceeds 800°C, pre-ignition originating from the overheated insulator ceramic can occur.
What kind of spark plugs does NGK use?
Get the most out of your diesel engine while at the same time meeting emission regulations. NGK has a range of over 40 part numbers including Copper Core, Resistive and Reactive types, manufactured to OE standards along with an extensive range of spark plug covers.
Can a bad spark plug cause an ignition coil to fail?
Most ignition coils are durable components, but they are neither indestructible nor designed to last forever. Ignition coils tend to fail because of bad spark plugs or plug wires. If your vehicle’s fuel-to-oxygen mixture is either rich or lean, therefore, your ignition coils may fail prematurely.
Why are spark plugs side gapped in racing?
Side gapping spark plugs has been use in racing for years to increase horsepower by unshrouding the spark thus allowing the flame created to propagate faster resulting in a more complete burning of the fuel/air mix. Many manufacturers offer plugs deemed racing plugs that are side gapped but at inflated costs.
Who is the current NGK NTK racing driver?
Long-serving NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd Sales Representative Steve Padbury is retiring after more than thirty years with the leading ignition and sensor specialist. NGK-sponsored British racing driver Nic Hamilton is confirmed to drive for Team HARD.
Is it safe to replace NGK spark plugs?
Providing superior quality, noise suppression, durability and conductivity, NGK wire sets cover more than 98% of vehicles on the road today. Wire set how-to. Watch our step-by-step guide to replacing a wire set and coil-on-plug boot installation for a safe and easy replacement.
What makes NGK Ignition wire sets so good?
NGK ignition wire sets are engineered to meet strict OEM tolerances using variable pitch wire winding, creating resistance to radio frequency interference. Providing superior quality, noise suppression, durability and conductivity, NGK wire sets cover more than 98% of vehicles on the road today. Superior firing and fuel savings
How does the NGK spark plug finder work?
The NGK spark plug finder helps find the right spark plug via the NGK spark plug codes. Engineered to perform under the most extreme conditions, NGK glow plugs help your diesel engine get off to a fast and reliable start.
What kind of spark plug is NGK Iridium?
NGK iridium spark plugs currently represent the highest-quality technological solution. They feature an iridium-alloy on the middle electrode welded on in a special process using laser. One of the world’s hardest metals, the precious metal iridium starts melting at a temperature of 2450°C and is therefore very resistant to spark erosion.