Delaying Car Spark Plug Replacement Can Lead to Significant Losses: Here's the Ideal Replacement Time

Having an important role, many car owners ignore the condition of the spark plugs. What’s worse, many neglect to carry out maintenance or replacement. As is known, spark plugs have a lifespan. If not replaced, the impact can be detrimental to car owners, ranging from decreased engine performance, a heavier feel when accelerating, to increased fuel consumption. Therefore, spark plug replacement needs to be done before its performance decreases. According to Diko Oktaviano, Technical Support at PT Niterra Mobility Indonesia, the manufacturer of NGK spark plugs in Indonesia, there are several types of spark plugs with different lifespans. “There are three types of spark plugs that need to be understood first, namely nickel, single precious metal, and double precious metal. Of the three, the double precious metal or laser iridium spark plug has a longer lifespan compared to nickel or single precious metal, whether used in motorcycles or cars,” said Diko to KOMPAS.com, some time ago. Meanwhile, for the laser iridium type, it has a much longer lifespan, reaching 100,000 km for cars. However, Diko reminded that the lifespan of spark plugs is also influenced by various factors, such as the type of fuel used, driving style, vehicle engine condition, and others.