0242140560 Bosch Suppressed Spark Plug

Bosch 0242140560 Suppressed Spark Plug

Description

The Bosch 0242140560 Suppressed Spark Plug is a critical component of internal combustion engines, responsible for igniting the air/fuel mixture within the combustion chamber. These spark plugs are commonly used in a wide range of gasoline engines, contributing to efficient engine operation and reduced emissions. This suppressed design minimizes radio frequency interference, ensuring compatibility with modern vehicle electronics. The spark plug has dimensions of 102 x 27 x 24 mm and is manufactured in Germany, adhering to rigorous quality control standards for durability and performance.

Key Features & Benefits

Basically, this plug does what all spark plugs do – it creates the spark that ignites the air – fuel mixture in your engine, making it run. But the “suppressed” part is key. It adds a resistor inside the plug itself. That resistor lowers the voltage spike when the plug fires. It’s designed to minimize electrical interference. Think of it like this – when a spark plug fires, it sends out a little burst of electricity. Without suppression, that burst can mess with things like your radio, your engine control unit, even things like anti – lock braking systems. This plug, with its built – in resistor, acts like a shield, cleaning up that electrical signal and keeping everything else running smoothly. It’s not that your car won’t run without it, it's that other systems might not work quite right, or you’ll get a lot of static on the radio.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

It helps prevent false readings and malfunctions in sensitive electronic components. Modern cars are loaded with computers, and they don’t like electrical noise. You’ll notice if you have a bad suppressed plug mostly through radio interference – lots of static, or signals cutting in and out. Sometimes it can even cause a misfire or rough running, though that’s usually with multiple bad plugs. You can find these pretty easily online; we stock them at Fixparts Online, and lots of other places do too. It’s a relatively cheap part to replace, and a good way to keep everything working as it should. Product information is provided for reference only. The part number and compatibility with your equipment are decisive when selecting the correct item.