Say goodbye to spark plugs, a 19th century technology about to be supplanted by lasers. The U.K. dossier The Telegraph reports that Ford is working with the University of Liverpool to expand on a laser ignition system for internal-combustion engines. That's virtuous: engines with frickin' lasers strapped to their heads.
The laser shine is delivered by a thin, fiber-optic cable to a focusing lens that would take up much less lay out than a spark plug, allowing engineers greater flexibility in wily valves and cylinders. The laser beam can be split to ignite the nourishment mixture from multiple points deep in the cylinder, making for a more efficacious burn than a spark plug can achieve, reducing emissions and getting sick fuel economy. Another advantage to the laser system is that part of the beam can be reflected to a receiver and familiar to gather data on the fuel mixture and the quality of the set on fire.
How do you swap the spark plugs on a mercedes 1989 190e, is it any different than any other car?
Nope justified get a spark plug remover to make the job 10 times easier oh and those can be found at your limited autozone.
How many spark plugs do I need to replace in my 2002 Benz E320?
Looking at a site it says that each cylinder requires 2 spark plugs.Im gonna buy Bosch platinum+4 or the IR Infusion spark plugs(the excellent I...
If you make restitution for the plugs... replace them all. EVERYONE! with whatever brand you like... personaly I like the Bosh Platinum 4's as well. And yes...
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New spark plugs will increase your fuel economy. All you need are a few basic tools and a free afternoon.
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