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      • If you are unsure of the correct heat range to use, always start with a colder spark plug. If the plug is too cold, the plug will eventually foul and a misfire will occur. This will not hurt the engine. Unfortunately, though, if a spark plug that is too hot is inadvertently chosen, pre-ignition and detonation can damage your engine.
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  2. Installing a hotter heat range plug will reduce the pre-ignition safety margin, so it is better to correct the mechanical or tuning issue instead of changing the plug heat range. What does the heat range really mean on your spark plug? We have the answers on our training resource page.

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    • Air/Fuel Mixture: Lean air/fuel ratios raise cylinder-head temperatures, requiring a colder plug. Rich air/fuel ratios require a hotter plug to prevent fouling.
    • Spark Advance: Ignition timing has one of the greatest effects on heat-range choice. Advancing timing raises combustion temperatures, calling for colder plugs.
    • Compression Ratio: Increasing the mechanical compression ratio raises cylinder pressure, resulting in higher cylinder temperatures. The higher the compression ratio, the colder the spark plug needs to be.
    • Gasoline Quality: With leaded fuels, the lead is attracted to the hotter (core-nose) part of the plug, causing glazing; running a slightly colder plug helps prevent this.
  3. May 11, 2018 · Notice how the distance between the ceramic and the spark plug shell on the hotter plug requires heat to travel a farther distance, which maintains more heat in the spark plug. A hotter heat range plug is preferable for engines that only see light duty applications as in mild street driving.

  4. Picking a spark plug with too hot of a heat range can result in overheating, causing electrodes to wear quickly, leading to pre-ignition and a reduction in fuel economy. No matter what type of spark plug you are looking for, Champion ® has a spark plug for your engine.

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  5. Jun 28, 2024 · The heat range of a spark plug refers to its ability to dissipate heat from the combustion chamber. A lower number indicates a hotter plug that retains more heat, while a higher number signifies a colder plug that dissipates heat faster.

  6. May 20, 2011 · Use a hotter heat range for rich air/fuel mixtures. • Advanced ignition timing: In general, advanced ignition timing will raise the spark plug temperature. In fact, NGK estimates an increase of 70° to 100° for every 10° advance in ignition timing.

  7. The heat range must be carefully selected for proper spark plug thermal performance. If the heat range is not optimal, then serious trouble can be the result. The optimal firing end temperature is approximately 500°C (932°F) to 800°C (1472°F).

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