CAR CANDLES. EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SPARK PLUGS AND GLOW PLUGS
Candles are essential in any gasoline engine, since they are the ones that cause the high energy spark, which causes the mixture of air and gasoline to ignite. Without best spark plugs, there is no spark, and without spark there is no ignition or cylinder movement.
Due to the harsh conditions to which they are subjected, high temperatures, high pressures, vibrations, etc., the spark plugs deteriorate, especially the electrodes, which are the elements that make the spark jump at the right moment.
As is logical, the bigger and faster the spark, the better the start and, thus, the wear of the remaining components of the electrical supply (battery, etc.) is minimized.
To guarantee a good electrical supply, Feu Vert recommends the placement of 4-electrode plugs.
At Feu Vert you will find a complete range of candles, mainly from the BOSCH brand, a reference among vehicle manufacturers worldwide.
THE HEATER
Heaters perform the same function on diesel engines as spark plugs on gasoline engines. That is why they are also called “preheating candles”. They are in charge of facilitating the cold start, an action of particular difficulty in diesel engines, which are increasingly common on our roads.
The heater is basically a glowing resistor, whose mission is to heat and increase the temperature of the combustion chamber to facilitate starting. Its shape resembles a ballpoint pen, in which one end becomes glowing before starting.
Due to the harsh conditions to which they are subjected, high temperatures, high pressures, vibrations, etc., the spark plugs deteriorate, especially the electrodes, which are the elements that make the spark jump at the right moment.
As is logical, the bigger and faster the spark, the better the start and, thus, the wear of the remaining components of the electrical supply (battery, etc.) is minimized.
To guarantee a good electrical supply, Feu Vert recommends the placement of 4-electrode plugs.
At Feu Vert you will find a complete range of candles, mainly from the BOSCH brand, a reference among vehicle manufacturers worldwide.
THE HEATER
Heaters perform the same function on diesel engines as spark plugs on gasoline engines. That is why they are also called “preheating candles”. They are in charge of facilitating the cold start, an action of particular difficulty in diesel engines, which are increasingly common on our roads.
The heater is basically a glowing resistor, whose mission is to heat and increase the temperature of the combustion chamber to facilitate starting. Its shape resembles a ballpoint pen, in which one end becomes glowing before starting.
When starting contact in a diesel car, an illuminated signal appears that goes out after a few seconds, indicating that the heaters are ready to work at maximum power.
Regarding the replacement of heaters, it is important to bear in mind that:
CANDLES
Candles are elements that ignite the mixture of gasoline and air inside the combustion chamber of a gasoline vehicle. The spark is generated by a high electric potential differential and the process is repeated an average of 2,000 times per minute in the event of normal engine operation.
The temperature and pressure conditions under which the candles must work are very high, so the Thermal Degree, the amount of heat they can support and evacuate, is one of the most important characteristics of the candles.
If the spark plugs are replaced in time, premature wear on other parts of the vehicle is avoided. Replace the spark plugs if you notice any of the following wear symptoms:
Regarding the replacement of heaters, it is important to bear in mind that:
- It is advisable to replace all heaters at the same time so that the operation is homogeneous.
- If the heaters are broken or damaged due to overheating, the engine will malfunction.
CANDLES
Candles are elements that ignite the mixture of gasoline and air inside the combustion chamber of a gasoline vehicle. The spark is generated by a high electric potential differential and the process is repeated an average of 2,000 times per minute in the event of normal engine operation.
The temperature and pressure conditions under which the candles must work are very high, so the Thermal Degree, the amount of heat they can support and evacuate, is one of the most important characteristics of the candles.
If the spark plugs are replaced in time, premature wear on other parts of the vehicle is avoided. Replace the spark plugs if you notice any of the following wear symptoms:
- Loss of power while driving.
- Increased gasoline consumption of the engine: the combustion of gasoline is not correct because the spark generated by the spark plug fails.
- Difficulty starting, especially when cold. Knocking noises while the engine is running.
- Dark smoke at the exhaust outlet.