Auto Glow Plugs
Drivers who own automobiles with diesel engines have glow plugs (as opposed to spark plugs) which aid in motor start-up. Diesel engines do not run on combustion the way petrol-fueled motors do; rather, they rely on the principle of compression to generate the power needed to propel the vehicle. How Glow Plugs Function in a Compression EngineThis compression cannot instantly be created the same way internal combustion can. Thus, drivers who own diesel-fueled cars cannot simply insert a key and turn it to get the motor running the way drivers of petroleum-fueled cars can. Rather, they have a glow plug indicator as part of the automobile's instrumentation package. When the key is inserted in the ignition and switched to the on position, this instrumentation indicator lights up to show that the glow plug has been activated. When it has achieved enough compressive power to start the engine, a message will be sent to the driver via the car's instrumentation cluster, and the key can then be turned to the start position to get the pistons and cylinders firing. Usually, every cylinder in the engine will have its own glow plug installed by the factory. Normally, replacement glow plugs are of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) variety rather than the after-market variety, to assure quality, compatibility and reliability. At AutoParts123, drivers can save money on auto repairs and quality ignition parts for both diesel- and petrol-powered vehicles. The extensive online catalog has merchandise and auto repair accessories for hundreds of well-known makes and models.
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