Why Glow Plugs Are So Important For Your Mercedes

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Why Glow Plugs Are So Important For Your
Mercedes?
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Glow plugs, like other parts, are vital to the
overall performance of a diesel car.
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Yet, they are often taken for granted- until
something goes wrong.
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So, how can you tell if your Mercedes has glow
plug problems?
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Keep reading to find out.
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What Do Glow Plugs Do?
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A glow plug comes fitted with a heating coil.
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When energized, this element, radiates heat
energy.
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The heat energy generated due to this process
accomplishes the following tasks

• Facilitates combustion of air and fuel inside the
  cylinder.
• Helps to start the engine- especially in colder
  weather conditions.
• Makes the engine an efficient source of torque.

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Signs Your Mercedes Glow Plugs Are Giving Up
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Diesel Engine Hard Starting
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One way to know that your glow plugs arent
working as they should is

• If your Mercedes is hard to start.

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A starting problem could also point toward any of
the following issues

• A dying battery
• Defective fuel delivery unit
• Starter motor failure

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Car Slow To Accelerate
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Sluggish acceleration is another possible sign
that your glow plugs are acting up.
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Glow plugs are deployed to make the engine an
efficient source of torque.
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So, obviously if they start malfunctioning, the
engine will perform poorly.
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Engine Misfire
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If your Mercedes engine is running rough and
misfiring

• You could be dealing with glow plug-related
  issues.

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To fix the issue, you have to replace the
defective glow plugs.
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Dashboard Warning Lights
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Faulty glow plugs can trigger the following
warning lights in your Mercedes.

• Glow plug warning indicator
• Check engine light

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So, if youre noticing any of these lights, seek
help from a mechanic right away.
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To Conclude
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Glow plugs help a diesel-powered engine in many
ways.
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It is therefore important that you keep these
components in good working order.
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