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Old 11-29-2012, 11:26 PM
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Disagree

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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton View Post
If you want "reliable starting in sub-zero temperatures", the test with an ohmmeter isn't considered to be sufficient to ensure that that the plug has an accurate tip temperature.

For 99% of the forum members, the requirement to pull all plugs and test them in a vice for absolute assurance of 100% performance isn't required.

I've never tested a glow plug in a vice. The test with the ohmmeter has worked with 100% precision for the past 10 years.
Disagree: 40% of members don't need to use this level of testing.

IMO glow testing is needed
* If you see SNOW.
* Can't risk missing work/appointments.
* Do not like walking in the COLD.
* Have any cold start issue.


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