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        "id": 1775280,
        "msgid": "what-happens-to-a-car-engine-when-using-counterfeit-spark-plugs-1780290891",
        "date": "2026-05-31 10:21:00",
        "title": "What Happens to a Car Engine When Using Counterfeit Spark Plugs",
        "author": "Azwar Ferdian",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Business",
        "summary": "Counterfeit spark plugs can severely damage car engines, causing reduced power, overheating, and accelerated wear. Experts warn that such parts, often made from inferior materials, pose long-term risks to vehicle systems. They advise consumers to verify official pricing to avoid counterfeit products, especially when purchasing online.",
        "content": "<p>SOLO, KOMPAS.com - Spark plugs are a critical component in petrol\nengines, responsible for igniting the combustion process in the\ncombustion chamber. Despite their small size, these parts play a\nsignificant role in vehicle performance. Therefore, using counterfeit\nspark plugs can cause various engine issues if unnoticed by vehicle\nowners. Iwan, owner of Iwan Motor Honda Auto Clinic, stated that\ncounterfeit spark plugs pose serious risks to the engine\u2019s ignition\nsystem. He explained that, besides reducing engine power, fake spark\nplugs typically have a shorter lifespan due to low-quality materials,\ncausing the electrodes to wear out faster than genuine ones. \u2018Engines\nmay also overheat quickly due to incomplete combustion,\u2019 Iwan said.\nAccording to Iwan, the effects of counterfeit spark plugs extend beyond\nreduced performance. In the long term, this can lead to further vehicle\nsystem malfunctions. Therefore, Iwan advised vehicle owners not to be\ntempted by cheap prices when purchasing spark plugs, especially online.\n\u2018Genuine parts have a set price list. The difference between online and\noffline prices isn\u2019t significant, so it\u2019s best to know the offline price\nbefore buying online,\u2019 he added.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/what-happens-to-a-car-engine-when-using-counterfeit-spark-plugs-1780290891",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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