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Don’t let your car go dumb! The Invisible Credit Behind Spark Plug
Oct
“Silent Heroes” of the Automobile
Automobile engine is through the fuel and gas mixture of timely combustion to produce power, but as a fuel gasoline even at high temperatures in the environment is difficult to spontaneous combustion, in order to make it timely combustion is necessary to use “fire” to ignite. Spark plug is such a silent hero, its role is to release the ignition coil pulse of high-voltage electricity in the tip of the line into an electric spark, igniting the fuel-gas mixture in the cylinder to do work, the most commonly known as the equivalent of a lighter flint, an activation component.
Spark Plug Basics – Lighting the Flame of Power
The spark plug is a seemingly simple device, but it’s an important part of your car’s ignition system. First and foremost, it creates an artificial lightning bolt inside the engine’s combustion chamber (high performance engines have 2 spark plugs in one combustion chamber). In order to produce a spark and “ignition” within the controlled chaos of the combustion chamber, it transmits a very high amount of electrical energy (voltage). Here, the voltage across the spark plug varies from 20,000 to 100,000.
The main structures of a spark plug are: the terminal screw; the central electrode; the ground electrode; the metal casing; and the insulator, the most important of which are the two electrodes.
When the spark plugs fail – your car may be quietly “mute”!
When the car is traveling in these 3 situations, it means that the spark plugs need to be replaced, and if you continue to use them, it may hurt your car.
- Difficulty starting the engine: If you have a manual car and press the clutch before starting, but hear clattering when pressing the gas pedal without the engine starting, the spark plugs are likely the problem.This is because a spark plug that fails produces a spark that is not strong enough to ignite the gas mixture. When ignition is difficult, you can start by checking that the battery is fully charged and if it is fine, then consider replacing the spark plugs.
- Engine shaking: If your vehicle shakes during sharp acceleration or at high speeds, it may indicate that you need to replace the spark plug. This often results from worn electrodes or dirty spark plugs, affecting spark strength and stability, leading to the shaking.
- Increased fuel consumption: If you find that your car ran so many kilometers last month, but the fuel consumption is much more than before, then you should consider replacing the spark plugs. Spark plugs are responsible for igniting the gas mixture and if it does not provide enough spark, then gasoline will be reduced without being burned. This can lead to an increase in gas mileage.
If any of these three conditions occur while driving, it is likely to be due to a spark plug problem. At this point, you need to test and replace the spark plugs in time to ensure that your vehicle is running properly.
The role of the spark plug tester – your car “health check” experts!
The working principle of the spark plug tester tool includes the following steps:
- Make sure the engine is off and the vehicle has cooled down.
- Open the engine hood, locate the spark plugs, and clear the surrounding debris to ensure safe operation.
- Connect the tester to a power source, usually an on-board power supply or a standalone power supply, via a power cord to ensure the unit is working properly.
- Connect the electrodes of the tester to test the spark plug. Some testers may require the spark plugs to be removed from the engine, but there are some models that support testing in the vehicle.
- The tester generates a high voltage current internally that simulates the current needed to produce a spark when the engine is operating.
- When powered on, the tester sends current through the spark plugs, creating a high-energy spark that simulates the ignition process. The tester monitors the strength and stability of the spark.
- The tester displays results as numbers or pointers, showing spark strength, stability, and other relevant parameters to help the user assess the spark plug’s condition.
- If the spark is insufficient or unstable, the tester will indicate potential malfunctions, allowing the user to decide whether to replace the spark plug or perform further inspection.
Please note: Using the car spark tester requires careful handling, especially when the engine is running.
H90 spark plug tester product features
Now we recommend you MRCARTOOL latest spark plug tester H90 with the following features:
- Dual-hole design: The MRCARTOOL H90 spark plug tester allows simultaneous testing of two spark plugs, improving efficiency and saving time.
- Adjustable hole height: It can adjust the test socket height to accommodate standard and longer spark plugs, ensuring wide compatibility.
- Battery Clip Design: Efficient and convenient, no need for power socket. Connect directly to the battery for testing.
- Wide test range: This ignition coil tester covers speeds from 500 to 9000 RPM with precise adjustments.
- High-definition digital display: An intuitive screen shows speed range values, allowing users to track test data in real time.
Ignite your driving pleasure!
In your driving journey, spark plugs are essential “invisible heroes” that ensure smooth engine operation and impact your driving experience. A car spark tester lets you easily check spark plug status and identify potential problems early, helping you avoid failures. Let’s pay attention to the health of spark plugs to ensure that every trip is full of power and fun.
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