DAPURPACUID – This component in a motor vehicle looks simple, but is considered very important as a producer of ignition in the combustion chamber. Yup, it’s the spark plug.
The main function of this component is to start the vehicle engine. When turning the ignition key, the spark plug is responsible for producing a spark in the combustion chamber.
These sparks are needed to burn a mixture of air and fuel such as gasoline, in the combustion chamber of a car or motorbike engine.
The main role of the spark plug is to convert electrical energy coming from the ignition coil into a spark, and this is the starting point of the combustion process that occurs in the engine combustion chamber.
This process creates energy that pushes the piston to move up and down, moves the vehicle’s wheels, and produces power that allows the vehicle to move.
However, the function of the spark plug itself does not stop there. Apart from being a trigger, spark plugs also keep the vehicle engine stable when the vehicle is at rest and contribute to the overall performance of the engine.
However, spark plugs have an ideal lifespan and usually this information is provided by official repair technicians and regular repair shops when carrying out periodic replacements.
Various conditions can occur on your motorbike if you neglect to carry out routine maintenance or replace the spark plugs regularly, which can result in problems on the road. Here’s what if you neglect to pay attention to the condition of the spark plugs:
Motorcycle Engine Difficult to Start
When the motorbike spark plugs need to be replaced, it is certain that it will be difficult to start the motorbike engine. Even if it is started, the engine will be difficult to start. If you experience this, immediately have your motorbike checked by the nearest repair shop.
But beforehand you can also check whether the spark plugs are still good or if they are worn out. Immediately replace with new spark plugs if you want the motorbike to return to normal.
The engine is difficult to start because the spark plug is no longer able to provide enough spark to consume the combustion chamber.
Spark Plugs Change Color
Immediately replace the spark plug when you find the tip of the spark plug or the electrode has changed color, which is because the performance of the spark plug has decreased. However, the motorbike engine will still be running.
Noisy and Vibrating Machine
The next sign that the spark plugs need to be replaced is a noisy engine sound. Apart from being noisy, the machine also feels vibrating. If you want to see the difference, try feeling it when the engine is first turned on.
Limp Machine
You will feel the motorbike engine limping if the spark plugs are no longer suitable for use. If your motorbike has two cylinders, you will notice a decrease in spark plug performance. The motorbike engine will not be able to start two cylinders.
As a result, only one can carry out the combustion process. Therefore, this is the reason it is called a lame machine. The sound of a limping engine can also irritate your ears.
Motorbike stalls
The next sign that motorbike spark plugs need to be replaced is a stuck motorbike engine. The machine can also suddenly stop, but can still be restarted.
After turning on, the motorbike engine will start again but the speed has decreased and interferes with driving activities. Don’t be late, immediately replace your motorbike’s spark plugs.
Surging appears
The next symptom that can be encountered when the spark plugs are no longer suitable is surging on the motorbike. Surging is a condition where the air supply in the combustion chamber is too much larger than it should be. This air causes the combustion that occurs in the combustion chamber to not be completed.
Spark Plug Tip Changes Color
You can check the characteristics of the motorbike spark plugs that need to be replaced by looking at them directly. If when checking you see the tip of the spark plug has changed color, then it is clear that the spark plug needs to be replaced.
The color change on the spark plug is usually reddish and visible even to the naked eye.
Weakened Motor Acceleration
Spark plugs that have reduced quality will reduce the motorbike’s acceleration performance. Obviously this decrease interferes with your daily driving activities.
The reason is because the spark plug cannot stimulate the combustion chamber. Symptoms are characterized by a motorbike that does not respond to the throttle. Sometimes the gas pull will feel less or even less powerful.
Wastes More Fuel!
Vehicle owners will feel that fuel consumption becomes more wasteful. When a motorbike spark plug is damaged, you will create dirt deposits on the tip of the spark plug insulator.
The cause comes from incomplete engine combustion. These deposits automatically make the fuel used more wasteful. Apart from that, the spark produced in the combustion chamber is also small so the engine cannot work optimally.
Burnt Spark Plugs
If you see burnt marks on the tip of the spark plug, this means it needs to be replaced immediately. When something like this happens, the motorbike engine definitely cannot be used. Don’t delay, immediately replace the new spark plugs.
If you feel you don’t have the ability to replace the spark plugs, do it at a regular repair shop. It is best to always schedule regular inspections and maintenance at the nearest AHASS workshop.
This ensures that all motorbike features and components, including tires, can still work optimally. It’s a good idea to take advantage of the booking service or AHASS visit service to free up time for servicing. (dpid/TH)
Source: dapurpacu.id
