Glow plug longevity?
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Glow plug longevity?
Mine are working ok but I don't think I have replaced them in over 5 years, is it something that should be done regularly or just wait until they stop working, thanks?
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dave friday
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Re: Glow plug longevity?
I replace mine when needed,I start with checking the easy to reach ones with an ohm meter first.
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Re: Glow plug longevity?
I have a new meter so I could check, any idea what they should read?
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Re: Glow plug longevity?
Yes they will read like a dead short if they're OK ( the same as when you touch the meter probes together! )
If they're not working they'll read open circuit.
You won't be able to read their resistance unless you have a milli-ohm meter!
If they're not working they'll read open circuit.
You won't be able to read their resistance unless you have a milli-ohm meter!
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bigherb
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Re: Glow plug longevity?
Each one is around 0.5 ohm, cold engine.kit wrote:I have a new meter so I could check, any idea what they should read?
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