The Glow Down: 3 Symptoms Of Failing Glow Plugs In Your Diesel Ute
A diesel-powered ute can be a remarkably reliable piece of equipment, but even these rough-and-ready machines can suffer from mechanical problems from time to time. One of the more common problems encountered in diesel engines (particularly those that regularly suffer the wear and tear of off-road driving) is failure of the glow plugs.
These small, inconspicuous looking devices are a vital component of any diesel engine, as they heat the engine's combustion cylinders to make diesel (which is much less flammable than petrol) combust more readily.