Glow Plugs
Order a Glow Plug Replacement for Less
Glow plugs are a key component of diesel engines. Unlike the more common petrol engines, diesel engines do not require spark plugs as a means of starting the combusting process that gets an engine up and running. Relying instead on compression, diesel engines require the car's temperature to rise quickly. That's where glow plugs come in. Glow plugs in each diesel engine prechamber work to guarantee that the engine will be hot enough to start, no matter how cold it is outside.
That means glow plugs to a lot of work. Every time a car is started, glow plugs have to deal with extreme temperature shifts. And since a diesel engine can have up to ten glow plugs, it can be difficult to tell when you need a glow plug replacement for your diesel engine. When two or three glow plugs start to go bad, you'll probably notice that your engine is quickly becoming more and more difficult to start. That's when you can be certain that it's time for a glow plug replacement. Some vehicles even have glow plugs monitors that will let you know when you need a glow plug replacement. When it's time for a glow plug replacement, Tune Up and Ignition strives hard to be your source for affordable car parts. We stock glow plug replacement options for a range of makes and models. And because there's no middleman, you can count on Tune Up and Ignition to offer you glow plugs that are frequently below list price.
