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Causes of misfiring of spark plugs

There are times when you tend to experience certain signs that your car is behaving weirdly. Upon getting it checked with your mechanic, you might not get hold of the actual problem at times. You might think that the problem is resolved, but there would be some other problem hidden. Spark plugs are the tiny devices that are not known by a maximum number of vehicle owners. When some problem occurs in your vehicle, you always get your hands on the engine ignoring the fact that there are other small parts which might be at fault too. Engine misfiring occurs when the car’s engine skips over one of the processes of its combustion cycle. There are 4 things that require working to make the cylinder fire properly, i.e. air/ fuel mixture, good compression, proper timing, and the right spark. Misfiring generally causes the engine to run rough or jerk. Causes of Misfiring It is a fact that if anyone of the four things aren’t in a proper working condition, then there is a risk of misfiring. T...

How do faulty glow plugs affect your diesel engine

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We usually think that one kind of spark plug which is used in all forms of engines. But it is not true. Different types of engine require a different type of plug which fits best with their functionality. Just like spark plugs are the best fit for petrol engines, similarly, glow plugs are the best fit for diesel engines. Glow plugs are designed especially for heating devices which help the diesel engines start even in low temperatures. In order to make your diesel engines work efficiently and effectively, you must take care of your glow plugs. What happens if your glow plugs fail? It is true that almost all machinery which is exposed to heat and movement tends to wear down over time. In the same way, glow plugs are also worn down over time and eventually break down. As they are the main source that warms up the diesel engines in extremely cold temperatures, it somewhere becomes obvious that without any functional glow plugs present, you might have problems in starting your vehi...