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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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Glow Plug Maintenance

First time diesel owner here...how often do glow plugs need to be changed out? Do they get replaced regularly like spark plugs? How do I know when they need maintenance/replacement? Thanks!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 09:19 PM
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If it ain' broke.. don't fix it.

GPCM will tell you of bad glow plugs by coughing a code.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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not all the time will it give u codes most likely u will figure out there are bad when it starts getting cold outside because it wont start.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 09:12 PM
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Do they change out like spark plugs? Can a bad one be causing a decrease in my MPG?
 
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 10:57 PM
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No and No. They are not at all easy to get to. And they are only on for up to 2 minutes when you start the truck.
 
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