What does a glow plug do?

Posted on 10/8/2019


Glow plugs aide in the starting of a cold diesel engine. Over time they can be less effective and as they age it can lead to an increase of starting time and a possible no start condition. Glow plugs are not like spark plugs they do not need to be changed by mileage. You will know they need to be changed when you have a long crank time, rough running at an idle or a check engine light. We do advise for them to all be changed at the same time to save you time and money. 


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By jhautoinc February 3, 2026
You want this to work properly.
By jhautoinc January 30, 2026
These are vital to keep you safe on the road.
By jhautoinc January 27, 2026
Your engine will thank you.
By jhautoinc January 23, 2026
They help keep your engine cool.
By jhautoinc January 20, 2026
They need maintenance to keep them running.
By jhautoinc January 17, 2026
It's better for your engine. 
By jhautoinc January 13, 2026
They are more important than you know.
By jhautoinc January 10, 2026
A spark plug gap can cause a misfire.
By Bobby Poist January 7, 2026
They're important to keep you safe on the road.
By jhautoinc January 3, 2026
It's more often than you think.