SPARK PLUG READING
Reading For Air Fuel Mixture The porcelain around the plugs center electrode can be divided into three areas for reading. The area that is closest ...
Firestorm Spark Plugs
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Your Car’s Engine: Factors That Influence How Long It Lasts
Your car’s engine is arguably one of the most important assemblies under the hood. It is responsible for converting fuel into energy, and harnessing that energy for propulsion. It accomplishes this task through a 4-stroke combustion process that relies upon the seamless operation of dozens of other components. Your fuel injectors, oxygen sensors, pistons, and spark plugs are a few of the many parts involved.
Over time, the individual components that make up your engine will suffer wear and tear, and begin to fail. While these parts can be replaced to keep your vehicle on the road, age will eventually take its toll; at some point, you’ll need to replace the entire assembly. The key is to make it last as long as possible. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the factors that can shorten your engine’s life.
Insufficient Supply Of Oil
Oil is important for two reasons. First, it’s necessary for the lubrication of your engine’s moving parts. During operation, the bearings, rods, and pistons create intense heat. If there is insufficient oil, these components will eventually seize, causing your engine to fail.
The second reason oil is important is because it transfers heat away from the assembly. Here too, a sufficient supply is critical. Otherwise, heat would build up within your engine and cause it to overheat.
You should manually check your oil level every two or three weeks. If, for some reason, the level is low, replenish it. If you notice the level regularly declines more quickly than it should, have a mechanic check for leaks.
Lack Of Ongoing Maintenance
Maintenance in the context of your car’s engine requires very little manual effort. It’s mostly a matter of following the service intervals listed in your owner’s manual and addressing problems when they occur. Regular maintenance includes changing the oil every 5,000 miles, replacing the spark plugs every 50,000 miles, and changing the timing belt every 60,000 miles. These intervals are merely guidelines and should be considered secondary to the recommendations in your owner’s manual.
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