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Demystifying BS-6 Grade Fuel: Everything You Need to Know

The new emission standard, BS-6 is right around the corner. This means as the BS-6 ready vehicles start to hit the road, the gas stations should be ready for them too. BS-6 vehicles do not run on the BS-4 fuel, instead, they need BS-6 grade fuel. Most of the pollution exiting the car exhaust is more in correlation with the fuel that is being used and a relatively small role is played by the engine. So let us discuss how this new type of fuel is different from the BS-4 grade fuel and how does it help in achieving lower emissions. One of the key differences in the BS-6 fuel is that they have a much lower amount of sulphur in them. This means there will be fewer gaseous compounds of sulphur will be escaping into the atmosphere, about five times fewer for both petrol and diesel vehicles. The newer fuel will also have a different octane number. This brings up the question, what is octane number? The octane number of gasoline provides a measure of the fuel’s ability to resist auto-ignition,
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BS-6: Understanding the Differences Between Petrol and Diesel Vehicles

  The new BS-6 (Bharat Stage-6) regulation by the Indian Government is aimed to combat the ever-increasing air pollution in the country. This regulation will be applicable from April 1, 2020. The new BS-6 ready vehicles will release a significantly lower volume of harmful gases with the help of BS-6 grade fuel. Now the question that arises, is this applicable on petrol and diesel vehicles both or are their certain exceptions? The answer is yes, this norm is applicable to both diesel and petrol vehicles. One of the major changes that this new stage makes is the reduction of sulphur being used in the fuel as well as the sulfurous gases being released from the exhaust. Since these gases are pumped out from all vehicles, it will be applicable to all of them, diesel or petrol, two-wheelers or four. The permitted emission of the sulfurous particles is now 10ppm (10 parts per million). This is in line with the Euro-6 emission that is the norm in European Union (EU). A reduced sulphur trace al
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Demystifying BS-6: Everything You Should Understand

BS (Bharat Stage) emission standard is the standard that is prescribed by the Indian government for the automobile manufacturers to adhere to. As per this standard, the exhaust of the vehicle can only emit certain harmful gases to a limit, in order to keep the damage done to the environment as low as possible. The list of the gases that are monitored vary with each stage of the standard and sometimes even include the amount of Oxygen from the exhaust. Currently, the BS in practice is BS-4 and its successor BS-6 is to be applicable from April 1, 2020. Beyond this final date, vehicles that are built with BS-4 compatibility will no longer be able to register. The upcoming BS-6 is substantially better than its predecessor since the BS-5 is being skipped altogether. A vital difference between BS-6 and BS-4 is that BS-6 contains five times fewer sulphur traces, which means that less amount of sulphur dioxide (SO2) which is a major pollutant. Sulphur Dioxide is not only harmful to the environ
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Demystifying Spark Plug Varieties: Understanding Types and Applications

  Spark plug is a device which creates an artificial bolt of lightning in the combustion chamber of an engine. It transmits the high voltage electricity to ignite a spark which further fires the air and fuel mixture in the combustion chamber of the engine. This spark starts the combustion process which eventually powers our cars and motorcycles. A good spark plug results in the smooth start of the engine along with the better fuel economy which eventually results in the longevity and good health of the engine. Nowadays there are different kinds of spark plugs available in the markets to choose from i.e. copper, platinum and Iridium spark plugs. Copper Spark Plug The copper spark plug is the most commonly used spark plug as it is the cheapest among the three. In copper spark plugs the outer material used is nickel-alloy which wears down easily because of the high pressure and the high heat generated in the cylinder of the engine. This wear results in the fouling of the spark plugs beca
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Spark Plug Truths Revealed: Busting Myths - Part 2

  There are so many misconceptions and myths about the spark plugs , that they cannot be crammed into one. So let us continue debunking a few more myths about the heart of the engine of our vehicles. Copper spark plugs are better than Iridium and Platinum spark plugs This myth is based around the fact that Copper is a better conductor of electricity, hence it can provide the electrical spark in a better way. However, this is not particularly useful when it comes to spark plugs. Iridium and Platinum are preferred because of two main reasons. They are good conductors of electricity as well. And the second one being, they have a higher melting point which makes them efficient even while operating at a higher temperature that a spark plug experiences. Fit it and forget it The implication of this myth is based around premium spark plugs. According to the myth, all the benefits of a good spark plug like lower emissions, better performance of the vehicle, decreased fuel consumption are perman
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Understanding the Lifespan and Aging of Spark Plugs

  Even the sharpest of all tools wears out eventually. Same is applicable to our beloved spark plugs. Getting premium spark plugs to have a wide array of benefits such as better fuel efficiency, reduced emissions and improved overall longevity of the engine. But all things age with time, and so do the spark plugs. But unlike some of our devices, ageing spark plugs might not be very evident for a layman. As spark plugs go through thousands and thousands of miles along with your vehicle, their internal components tend to wear out and even though they can withstand extreme temperatures, their durability goes down with time.  A spark plug can not and will not last forever, because of a few reasons which we are about to discuss. As the spark plugs and its components interact with a variety of substances such as air, fuel, a mixture of fluids etc. a build-up starts to develop on them.  This build can lead to a number of various scenarios where the spark plugs might get delayed in its working
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How to prevent your spark plugs from seizing?

To avoid spark plugs from seizing. It’s important to take all the precaution and utmost care while replacing them. As spark plugs are a vital part of the engine hence, it is best to leave the replacement of the spark plugs to a professional who knows the ins and outs of your vehicle’s engine. Especially as there’s a list of spark plug manufacturers available in the market. Many spark plugs can be treated with anti-seize lubrication which can reduce the risk of a plug seizing. Of course, there are always exceptions to the rule. List of spark plug manufacturers advises strongly not to use anti-seize lubrication. Most of the good spark plugs have been pre-treated already to prevent seizing. A usually accepted rule is to make sure the good spark plugs and threads are dry of any fluids or moisture, like water, before they are used in the engine. It reduces the risk of spark plug seizing. A lot of spark plugs may also suffer from carbon build-up. While there will always be some amount of ca
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