How long should glow plugs last??

[kcbbqguru]

Does anyone know how long a set of glow plugs should last before needing to be replaced? I have had a hard time starting the past few days with the cold snap. I looked all over forum, but hasn't found anything, thanks

 

[doghead]

No answer to that.

Too many variables.

 

[Warthog]

It could be days or it could be years.

 

[DriverSideImpact1008]

Some questions that could help narrow down an approximate answer to your question:

Are you running a totally stock GP system? Are there mods or repairs done to the system? Which plugs do you have in it?



PS- I like that Doghead and Warthog are playing doppelganger.

 

[Hasdrubal]

I've been running AC60's with a manual push button system for 10 years. I get a minimum of 4 years out of them , some have lasted as long as 6. They're easy to test, less than 5 minutes. Just replace the faulty ones, no need to replace all 8. When its really cold you need a longer burn cycle, even then mine take a few seconds of cranking. At warmer temps engine fires immediately.

 

[remote6]

How do you test the GP.

 

[doghead]

With a multi-meter. You measure resistance(ohms). 1-3 ohms.

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