General Motors Awards NGK Spark Plugs With Supplier Of The Year For 10th Time
The award builds upon NGK’s decades-long partnership with General Motors, as an OE supplier of both ignition and emissions parts.
NGK F1 Powerboat Championship Series Opener Makes History
Series history was made on Sunday when Jeremiah Mayo, age 17, won both the Tri-Hull (No. 5) and Formula Light (No. 8) classes.
NGK Spark Plugs Race Teams Rack Up Wins At NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
NGK also served as the title sponsor of the event and it was a huge success for the company’s sponsored teams with wins in NHRA’s Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Sportsman and Top Alcohol Funny Car.
NGK Expands Sponsorship With NHRA Top Sportsman Driver Don O’Neal
The sponsorship with O’Neal has been extended through the 2019 season, and NGK will take the primary entitlement spot on the hood of his 632 Big Block Chevy.
Why Modern Ignition Systems Require Precious Metal Plugs
Vehicle technology is continually advancing to meet consumer demand for better fuel economy, as well as government requirements for fewer emissions. The result is downsized engines with less displacement for fuel combustion, forcing original equipment manufacturers to design advanced spark plugs using precious metals to improve engine performance and reliability.
You Have An Oxygen Sensor Code, Now What?
With hundreds of diagnostic codes for oxygen sensors, it is no wonder technicians face a daunting task when identifying the cause (or causes) of an oxygen sensor-specific trouble code. Knowing how to accurately interpret location codes is the first step in the diagnostic process that can be used along with fuel trims and catalyst efficiency.
NGK Awards Winners At 2017 NGK F1 Powerboat Series Banquet In New Orleans
NGK Spark Plugs also was announced as the series’ title sponsor for the next two years.
NGK Partners With Megan Meyer Racing
NGK Spark Plugs announces a two-year partnership with NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster, Megan Meyer. This continues a decades-long tradition of NGK as the preferred performance spark plug for the Meyer team, as NGK sponsored Meyer’s father and team-owner, Randy Meyer for many years.
5 Tips For Vehicle Storage
Improper long-term storage can lead to engine and cylinder surface rust, as well as carburetor and fuel issues. Preparing for long-term storage is the best rule of thumb in case of an emergency or a change of plans.
NGK Roars On The River At Trenton Races
In addition to the championship series, NGK Spark Plugs brought its custom rig to Elizabeth Park. There NGK staff had giveaways and games for show-goers, as well as chances to win premium prizes.
Making Sense Of Modern Emissions Sensors
For over 30 years, vehicles have used at least one oxygen sensor for fuel control, but modern emissions sensors are quite different. The traditional switching oxygen sensor is still common; yet most late-model vehicles are moving toward wide range, air/fuel sensors for primary fuel control.
The #1 Cause of Spark Plug Failure
Many factors can cause a spark plug to fail; from incorrect heat ranges to improper gapping, to chemical contamination.
