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Apr 11th, 2020, 15:40 | #21 |
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If they're not broke I wouldn't fix them.
The main thing is you know how simple the test is if cold starting becomes an issue. Yes the Volvo spec on the Euro 3 is 0.698 so an actual reading of around 0.8-0.9 once meter leads resistance is taken into account. My 6 year old Beru plugs are still reading 0.9
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Problem is, and I have tested glow plugs before, that's if your engine has glow plugs, take them out and put them across the battery but if you test them individually they will always show up good that's if they are not totally knackered best way is to bundle them up and test them all together, they should all glow a nice red colour any one that shows up less than the rest is on it's way out and could be the cause of bad starting.
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D5 glow pugs service/replacement intervals
Since we're on the subject of glow plugs... is there a recommended service life / replacement interval (indicated by mileage or age) for the (EURO 4) D5 engine glow plugs ?
Or is it a case of "just let them be" until they start playing up, usually in the depth of cold winter
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Will that manifest itself in anyway with a MIL / glow plug light permanently on the dash ? or would I have to plug in my diagnostic scanner to find out ? While I don't (currently) have any issues at all with the way my D5 starts, would it be prudent to just change my 11 year old / 149K miles old glow plugs, in the name of preventative maintenance ?
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change them - you'll be wearing out the starter if not
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I'm not sure how ? since I don't have starting issues at present. It fires up first time every time (hot or cold) at the press of the button.
That said, I've already ordered a set of 5 Genuine BOSCH glow plugs yesterday and I'll swap them out when they arrive in the name of preventative maintenance.
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