How to avoid carbon fouling in spark plugs
This is by far the most common type of spark plug problem. Unfortunately, such warranty claims are rejected because carbon fouling occurs due external factors, not manufacturing errors. When a spark plug is fouled, the insulator nose at the firing tip is coated with a foreign substance such as fuel, oil, or carbon, resulting in the engine misfiring or failing to start. “Instead of bridging the electrode gap and firing normally like it is supposed to, this coating makes it easier for the voltage to follow along the insulator nose, leak back down into the metal shell and ground out,” says Kai Wilschrei, Senior Manager Technical Service Aftermarket EMEA at NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE.
“Common reasons for this include the wrong spark plug heat range, a non-optimal engine combustion process and poor running conditions like continuous low-speed driving and short trips,” explains the expert. “For example, a spark plug must reach a temperature of 450°C before it starts to self-clean by burning off carbon deposits. Regular short trips and continuous low-speed driving, however, result in the spark plug being unable to reach this critical temperature, making conditions for fouling ripe,” he warns.
Luckily, there are many precautions that can be taken to prevent this from occurring. The expert recommends, “making sure that the engine’s air/fuel mixture is correct, regularly checking ignition system components such as wires, coils and caps for signs of wear and tear, driving at faster speeds for longer periods of time every now and then and using a spark plug that has the correct heat range.”
Interestingly, he reveals, some of the fouled spark plugs which have been sent back as warranty claims actually function perfectly once they have been cleaned. “This demonstrates the vital role the aforementioned external factors can play on both spark plugs and overall engine health. Simply replacing a fouled spark plug with a new one may solve the problem temporarily but in truth, it just postpones it till a later date,” he says.
The correct torque is vital
Another common cause of rejected warranty claims is due to the incorrect tightening torque during installation. If the torque is set too low, there is a risk of compression loss and overheating of the spark plug. Additionally, the insulator and electrodes may also be damaged as a result of excessive vibrations.
On the other hand, if the torque is set too high, the metal shell of the spark plug will be over-stressed, increasing the likelihood of it yielding or expanding. Expansion can cause the heat dissipation zones to be disrupted. Overheating, melting of the electrodes and even engine damage are other potential outcomes.
“It is essential to tighten a spark plug to the specified turning angle or torque setting,” says Mr. Wilschrei. “First, clean the spark plug holes of lubricant, dirt and debris. Then screw in the plug finger tight until the gasket meets the cylinder head. ‘Seat’ the plug/gasket with a torque wrench to the specified torque. If you use a standard wrench, turn it to the indicated angle,” he says.
The use of a spark plug socket suitable for the installation is another important factor that is often overlooked. “Such a socket should ensure that the spark plug can fit securely into it,” explains Mr. Wilschrei. “The use of a poor-quality socket can crack the ceramic insulator during installation, leading the engine to misfire,” he informs.
Important to remember also is that in certain vehicles, the use of non-standard tools is necessary for correct spark plug installation. “Our warranty department receives a growing number of ZKBR7A-HTU spark plugs with the warranty claim that they had failed or were misfiring. All these spark plugs were installed either in BMW N43 (4 Cylinder) or N53 (6 Cylinder) engines,” informs the expert. “In these particular engines, however, the spark plugs are installed at an angle of more than 5°. The installation of spark plugs in these particular engines can only be done with a special socket featuring an articulated joint. The testing we carried out on the returned plugs found that this mandatory tool had not been used, meaning we unfortunately had to reject the warranty claims,” he says.
Glow plug removal and installation
Excessive heat due to fuel leaking from the injectors, too much voltage caused by a faulty controller or dirt in the glow plug hole, are some of the most common reasons for a glow plug to malfunction in diesel engines. This will require its replacement which also has the potential to cause problems. According to Mr. Wilschrei, however, any issues can easily be avoided if one adheres to the correct precautionary steps. “When a glow plug needs to be replaced, it is recommended to apply a synthetic engine oil around each glow plug and ideally let it penetrate for at least a week. This reduces the risk of shearing and makes removal easier,” he says.
“When starting to remove the glow plugs, warm up the engine since glow plugs loosen more easily when the engine is hot, and use a suitable torque wrench capable of measuring loosening torque, set to the shear values. Once the glow plug is removed, use a glow plug hole reamer loaded with silicone-free grease to clean and empty each hole of carbon deposits. Finally, manually install the new glow plugs into their seats and tighten using a correctly set torque wrench,” he recommends.
The benefits of warranty claim testing
Although the testing carried out on warranty claims plays an important role in terms of detecting the source of the failure, for Mr. Wilschrei, it provides additional benefits. “It naturally allows us to improve the quality of our products, but it also helps us to educate our customers about how to save money by keeping their cars’ ignition systems healthy,” he says.
“For anybody who wishes to learn more, I would highly recommend visiting TekniWiki (www.tekniwiki.com), the technical information platform of NGK SPARK PLUG. This interactive hub provides detailed and easy to understand information regarding maintenance, removal and installation of all our company’s products,” he emphasises.
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NGK Spark Plug, the world’s leading manufacturer of spark plugs, glow plugs and Lambda sensors has significantly expanded its Lambda sensor range for the Aftermarket.
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NGK Spark Plug’s RaciNGK Team has celebrated a huge success: In the ninth run of this year’s VLN endurance challenge, the crew took first place in the SP8 category.
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The current four-cylinder engines from Mercedes-Benz exclusively feature spark plugs from NGK Spark Plug. The world’s leading spark plug producer is a longstanding development partner of the premium car manufacturer.
Read moreAugust 2015
en years ago, NGK Spark Plug Europe launched a “glow plug initiative” with the aim of significantly increasing NGK’s market share through innovative technology and a new fast-mover assortment, D-Power.
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NGK Spark Plug has achieved a major milestone in its production facility in Meung sur Loire, France.
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o raise funds for the Down’s Syndrome Association in the United Kingdom, Stuart Bayne (51), a Sales Manager from NGK Spark Plugs (UK), completed a sponsored cycle ride through five countries.
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A video is worth a thousand words. True to this motto, ignition and sensor specialist NGK Spark Plug Europe produces technical videos for its own channel on YouTube.
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NGK Spark Plug, the world’s leading glow plug manufacturer, is providing the European Aftermarket with an additional glow plug from the Company’s OE business: the NHTC glow plug CZ551.
Read moreJune 2015
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD., the parent of NGK Spark Plug Europe GmbH, has decided to acquire all shares of UCI Acquisition Holdings (No.2) Corp (hereafter “UCI Acquisition”) from UCI Holdings Limited.
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NGK Spark Plug Europe starts VLN season with an own team
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The BMW i8 is the current flagship of the Bavarian premium brand. For the three-cylinder engine under the bonnet of the plug-in-hybrid car, BMW chose spark plugs from the world’s leading spark plug manufacturer, NGK Spark Plug.
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Following the resounding success of Sebastian Vettel with Scuderia Ferrari in the second round of the Formula One World Championship, NGK Spark Plug Europe, exclusive spark plug supplier to the team, congratulated both
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From the very first day, NGK Spark Plug has been the exclusive supplier of spark plugs for BMW’s Supersports Bike S1000RR, which hit the market in 2009.
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Since NGK Spark Plug Europe launched the V-Line assortment early in the 1990s, the company has sold around 300 million spark plugs from the range, making V-Line the most successful Aftermarket assortment.
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NGK Spark Plug – the world’s leading manufacturer of spark plugs, glow plugs and lambda sensors – has achieved another important milestone. The company is now exclusive supplier of ceramic glow plugs
Read moreOctober 2015
NGK Spark Plug, the world’s leading manufacturer of spark plugs, glow plugs and Lambda sensors has significantly expanded its Lambda sensor range for the Aftermarket.
Read moreOctober 2015
NGK Spark Plug’s RaciNGK Team has celebrated a huge success: In the ninth run of this year’s VLN endurance challenge, the crew took first place in the SP8 category.
Read moreOctober 2015
The current four-cylinder engines from Mercedes-Benz exclusively feature spark plugs from NGK Spark Plug. The world’s leading spark plug producer is a longstanding development partner of the premium car manufacturer.
Read moreAugust 2015
en years ago, NGK Spark Plug Europe launched a “glow plug initiative” with the aim of significantly increasing NGK’s market share through innovative technology and a new fast-mover assortment, D-Power.
Read moreAugust 2015
NGK Spark Plug has achieved a major milestone in its production facility in Meung sur Loire, France.
Read moreJuly 2015
o raise funds for the Down’s Syndrome Association in the United Kingdom, Stuart Bayne (51), a Sales Manager from NGK Spark Plugs (UK), completed a sponsored cycle ride through five countries.
Read moreJuly 2015
A video is worth a thousand words. True to this motto, ignition and sensor specialist NGK Spark Plug Europe produces technical videos for its own channel on YouTube.
Read moreJuly 2015
NGK Spark Plug, the world’s leading glow plug manufacturer, is providing the European Aftermarket with an additional glow plug from the Company’s OE business: the NHTC glow plug CZ551.
Read moreJune 2015
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD., the parent of NGK Spark Plug Europe GmbH, has decided to acquire all shares of UCI Acquisition Holdings (No.2) Corp (hereafter “UCI Acquisition”) from UCI Holdings Limited.
Read more