Dec. 23, 2020

How to diagnose faulty glow plugs in 10 steps

The basics of a glow plug are easy to explain. They are essential for ignition in diesel-powered engines (as opposed to spark plugs in petrol engines); they heat the air/fuel mixture in the engine so it ignites easily under compression; they are built to be long-lasting and work reliably no matter what happens. However, occasionally external factors or faults with other components can lead to issues with glow plugs. Owing to their rarity, these can easily be missed or wrongly identified.

Dec. 22, 2020

Motorsport

Europe

Ogier and Ingrassia take the title for Toyota GAZOO in action-packed WRC finale

Sébastien Ogier and his co-driver Julien Ingrassia came from behind to win the FIA World Rally Championship after a dramatic final stage at Monza. Ogier overhauled his Toyota GAZOO stablemate Elfyn Evans on the final stage to take his seventh WRC title in eight years and his first with Toyota GAZOO Racing, sponsored by DENSO.

Dec. 21, 2020

How To

Europe

DENSO reveals why it’s so important to get spark plug torque just right

Spark plugs play a critical role within the ignition system of petrol vehicles, with two main functions. One is to ignite combustion to start the engine and the other is to move heat away from the combustion chamber. While installing spark plugs should be a relatively straightforward task for any skilled technician, applying the right torque is not so simple and requires particular care and attention. This article outlines the recommended way to apply torque to a spark plug installation and the consequences of under and over-torque.

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Dec. 03, 2020

About DENSO

World Champions! TOYOTA GAZOO secure WEC drivers’ championship after one-two in Bahrain

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s #7 TS050 HYBRID, sponsored by DENSO and driven by Mike Conway, Jose Maria Lopez and Kamui Kobayashi, has won the 2020 FIA World Endurance Drivers’ Championship. By winning the final event of the season in Bahrain, they narrowly beat their teammates Brendon Hartley, Sebastien Buemi and Kazuki Nakajima to the top spot.

Nov. 27, 2020

Product

Europe

The clear choice: Why Ferrari selects DENSO Hybrid Wiper Blades

Responsible for some of the most legendary car models in history, Ferrari is a brand that symbolizes performance and passion more than almost any other in any industry. A mere mention of the word ‘Ferrari’ is enough to inspire awe and respect in the minds of countless consumers.