Diesel Glow Plug

Diesel Glow Plugs

  • ACDelco® - Genuine GM Parts™ Glow Plug
    ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Glow Plug
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    # sp217417
    Genuine GM Parts™ Glow Plug by ACDelco®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit and function the...
    Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind
    $10.88 - $49.41
  • Bosch® - Glow Plug
    Bosch®Glow Plug
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    # sp5798
    Glow Plug by Bosch®. Bosch Glow Plugs are critical for starting up a diesel engine. The pre-heat, starting and post-glow phases of a glow plug’s operation affect not only the start-up function, but the vehicle’s overall performance...
    Engineered for superior cold-start performanceRegulating coil controls current draw for rapid heat-up of the heating coil
    $7.94 - $51.22
  • Motorcraft® - Glow Plug
    Motorcraft®Glow Plug
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    # sp17110
    Glow Plug by Motorcraft®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit and function the same or even...
    Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind
    $9.84 - $46.13
  • NGK® - Glow Plug
    NGK®Glow Plug
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    # sp109163
    Glow Plug by NGK®. Get the most out of your diesel engine by installing these glow plugs by NGK. Manufactured using advanced technologies, the products ensure proper pre-heating of the engine block for easier cold engine start and...
    Ensure fast warm-up for better cold-startingReduced smoke emission on start-up
    $7.70 - $60.60
  • Bremi® - Glow Plug
    Bremi®Glow Plug
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    # sp202209
    Glow Plug by Bremi®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit and function the same or even better...
    Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind
    $4.49 - $33.43
  • Beru® - Type GE/GN Diesel Glow Plug
    Beru®Type GE/GN Diesel Glow Plug
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    # sp14262
    Type GE/GN Diesel Glow Plug by Beru®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit and function the same...
    Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind
    $8.64 - $102.73
  • Beck Arnley® - Diesel Glow Plug
    Beck Arnley®Diesel Glow Plug
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    # sp123103
    Diesel Glow Plug by Beck Arnley®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Beck Arnley features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to meet...
    OE quality products from top original equipmentTop quality materials
    $8.56 - $26.55
  • Autolite® - Diesel Glow Plug
    Autolite®Diesel Glow Plug
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    # sp94133
    Diesel Glow Plug by Autolite®. These products are specially designed to start diesel engines providing reliable performance for long-lasting service life. They are the ideal replacement parts when you need to get your engine started in...
    Designed to exact OEM specificationsMade from high-strength materials
    $7.38 - $15.05
  • ACDelco® - Gold Glow Plug
    ACDelco®Gold Glow Plug
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    # sp253735
    Gold Glow Plug by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to meet or exceed stringent...
    Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle
    $13.63 - $23.35
  • ACDelco® - Professional™ Glow Plug
    ACDelco®Professional™ Glow Plug
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    # sp16165
    Professional™ Glow Plug by ACDelco®. Specially designed to give diesel engines the heat they need for cold starts, these ACDelco Professional Glow Plugs will maintain ignition in all cylinders, improving throttle response and reducing...
    Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind
    $12.03 - $40.56
  • Standard® - Diesel Glow Plug
    Standard®Diesel Glow Plug
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    # sp16882
    Diesel Glow Plug by Standard®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit and function the same or even...
    Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind
    $12.76 - $77.68
  • Standard® - Intermotor™ Diesel Glow Plug
    Standard®Intermotor™ Diesel Glow Plug
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    # sp17012
    Intermotor™ Diesel Glow Plug by Standard®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit and function the...
    Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind
    $8.53 - $82.68
  • Champion® - Spark Plugs Diesel Glow Plugs
    Champion®Spark Plugs Diesel Glow Plugs
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    # sp252312
    Spark Plugs Diesel Glow Plugs by Champion®. Designed, manufactured, and tested to OE standards and specifications, these glow plugs are what you need to ensure dependable cold-start performance. Manufactured using long post-heating...
    Specially engineered and designed for fast diesel engine startupProvide reliable cold-start performance
    $7.81 - $12.55
  • Mopar® - Diesel Glow Plug
    Mopar®Diesel Glow Plug
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    # sp187021
    Diesel Glow Plug by Mopar®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit and function the same or even...
    Designed to exact OEM specificationsMade from high-strength materials
    $9.92 - $159.34
  • DIY Solutions® - Diesel Glow Plug
    DIY Solutions®Diesel Glow Plug
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    # sp241800
    Diesel Glow Plug by DIY Solutions®. If you're seeking to get your steel stallion back to its tip-top condition, then this top-notch replacement solution is what you should definitely look out for. When it comes to quality, reliability...
    Designed to help restore your vehicle to its former gloryQuick replacement to let you enjoy an awesome ride again
    $26.26 - $205.89
  • Genuine® - Diesel Glow Plug
    Genuine®Diesel Glow Plug
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    # sp137013
    Diesel Glow Plug by Genuine®. If your engine ignition parts are in need of repair, don’t compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, off-brand replacement parts from the local auto parts chain store. On CarID...
    Designed to restore your vehicle’s engine cooling systemGenuine OE replacement parts from the OE manufacturer
    $54.21 - $119.84
  • Meyle® - Diesel Glow Plug
    Meyle®Diesel Glow Plug
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    # sp173558
    Diesel Glow Plug by Meyle®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit and function the same or even...
    Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind
    $5.25 - $215.23
  • SMP® - Diesel Glow Plug
    SMP®Diesel Glow Plug
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    # sp245464
    Diesel Glow Plug by SMP®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit and function the same or even...
    Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind
    $26.54
  • Original Equipment® - Diesel Glow Plug
    Original Equipment®Diesel Glow Plug
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    # sp252296
    Diesel Glow Plug by Original Equipment®. Looking for high-quality replacement parts to restore the performance of your vehicle? Then Original Equipment automotive parts are for you. They are manufactured from the finest materials...
    Perfect replacement for your damaged or worn out original partMade using high-grade materials for long-lasting dependability
    $19.65 - $86.59
  • Vemo® - Diesel Glow Plug
    Vemo®Diesel Glow Plug
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    # sp208436
    Diesel Glow Plug by Vemo®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit and function the same or even...
    Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind
    $9.71 - $278.68
  • Ford OE - Diesel Glow Plug Controller Nut
    Ford OEDiesel Glow Plug Controller Nut (W707137S440)
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    # mpn4660409451
    Diesel Glow Plug Controller Nut (W707137S440) by Ford OE. If you want to keep your Ford performing the way it did when it left the factory, rely on Ford OE products. Manufactured to strict specifications for fit, form, and function, they...
    Genuine OEM Ford part made to fit your vehicle perfectlyDesigned to restore OEM performance for a safe ride
    $2.02
  • Jeep OE - Fuel Filler Nut
    Jeep OEFuel Filler Nut (5097674AA)
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    # mpn4679093819
    Fuel Filler Nut (5097674AA) by Jeep OE. Luckily, your Jeep is built for the long haul and doesn’t need repair very often, but when it does, look no further than superior-grade Jeep OE parts and accessories. They are meticulously...
    Genuine Jeep OEM part that offers a superior fit and performanceGuaranteed to look and function like the part your Jeep came with from the factory
    $12.85
  • ACDelco® - GM Genuine Parts™ Diesel Glow Plug
    ACDelco®GM Genuine Parts™ Diesel Glow Plug (68G)
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    # mpn5019496271
    GM Genuine Parts™ Diesel Glow Plug by ACDelco®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit and...
    Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind
    $29.89
  • ACDelco® - GM Genuine Parts™ Diesel Glow Plug
    ACDelco®GM Genuine Parts™ Diesel Glow Plug (65G)
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    # mpn4486002665
    GM Genuine Parts™ Diesel Glow Plug by ACDelco®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit and...
    Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind
    $33.13
  • ACDelco® - GM Genuine Parts™ Diesel Glow Plug
    ACDelco®GM Genuine Parts™ Diesel Glow Plug (10G)
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    # mpn4486002661
    GM Genuine Parts™ Diesel Glow Plug by ACDelco®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit and...
    Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind
    $49.41
  • ACDelco® - GM Genuine Parts™ Diesel Glow Plug
    ACDelco®GM Genuine Parts™ Diesel Glow Plug (63G)
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    # mpn4486002658
    GM Genuine Parts™ Diesel Glow Plug (63G) by ACDelco®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit and...
    Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind
    $29.14
  • ACDelco® - GM Genuine Parts™ Diesel Glow Plug
    ACDelco®GM Genuine Parts™ Diesel Glow Plug (8G)
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    # mpn4486002650
    GM Genuine Parts™ Diesel Glow Plug by ACDelco®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit and...
    Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind
    $10.88
  • ACDelco® - GM Genuine Parts™ Diesel Glow Plug
    ACDelco®GM Genuine Parts™ Diesel Glow Plug (16G)
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    # mpn4476708774
    GM Genuine Parts™ Diesel Glow Plug by ACDelco®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit and...
    Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind
    $49.02
  • ACDelco® - GM Genuine Parts™ Diesel Glow Plug
    ACDelco®GM Genuine Parts™ Diesel Glow Plug (9G)
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    # mpn914966340
    GM Genuine Parts™ Diesel Glow Plug by ACDelco®. Hex Threads Located Middle of Glow Plug. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE...
    Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind
    $25.72
  • ACDelco® - GM Genuine Parts™ Diesel Glow Plug
    ACDelco®GM Genuine Parts™ Diesel Glow Plug (62G)
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    # mpn914944022
    GM Genuine Parts™ Diesel Glow Plug (62G) by ACDelco®. If you want to restore the original performance of your vehicle's ignition system, this product is what you need. Engineered to stringent OE specifications, it is sure to fit and...
    Manufactured to restore your vehicle’s ignition systemDesigned with your specific vehicle in mind
    $21.66




Because the air in the cylinders of a diesel engine must get very hot for the fuel to ignite, a diesel can be difficult to start when ambient temperatures are extremely cold. Not only is the intake air cold, but the cold metal of the engine can absorb the heat of compression, preventing ignition. To aid cold starting, many diesel engines have glow plugs threaded into the combustion chamber or pre-chambers. As the name suggests, glow plugs contain a heating element that gets so hot it glows when current is applied. Operation varies according to vehicle, but in general the glow plugs should operate for a period of time when the engine is cold, to heat the air and ignite the incoming fuel.

Gas engines are called spark ignition engines, because they rely on a spark provided by the ignition system to ignite the air/fuel mixture in the combustion chamber. Combustion in a diesel engine, which is called a compression ignition engine, is initiated when atomized fuel is injected into highly compressed hot air in the combustion chamber or a pre-chamber. To raise the temperature of the air in the cylinder to the diesel fuel’s self-ignition temperature, diesel engines have much higher compression ratios than gas engines, typically 17-25:1. Reaching self-ignition temperature is easy for initial starting at warmer ambient temperatures or when a warm engine is restarted, but when it’s very cold outside starting aid is needed to get a diesel engine running.

There are a variety of ways to add some warmth to a diesel engine vehicle and make it less difficult to start on a frosty morning. A block heater is typically installed in place of a freeze plug. It has a heating element, which is connected by a cord to house current, that projects into the coolant. Block heaters warm the coolant and also raise the temperature of the engine oil. Engine oil can also be heated with a dipstick heater, which directly heats the oil in a similar manner. Cold oil is more viscous, which makes cranking difficult. Cold weather adversely affects car batteries, slowing internal chemical processes and reducing their cranking capability. Keeping the battery warm with a battery warmer will help the battery function normally and deliver the current needed to turn over the engine and supply power to the glow plugs. A battery warmer wraps around the battery and is also 120-volt powered.

Some diesel engines have a grid heating element in the air intake to heat air entering the engine and aid cold starting, but glow plugs are a more common way of introducing heat into the cylinders of a cold diesel engine. Glow plugs are pencil-shaped electrical devices that are powered by the vehicle’s battery. They are threaded into each cylinders’ pre-chambers on indirect injected diesel engines or into the combustion chambers on direct injected engines. When the ignition key is turned to the on position, a light will illuminate on the dash indicating the glow plugs are heating up. On modern diesel engines, glow plugs generally require a period of seconds to reach their normal operating temperature, then the light will go out and the engine can be started. The glow plugs will raise the temperature in the combustion chambers sufficient for the diesel fuel to ignite when injected. On some vehicles the glow plugs will continue to operate after the engine has started to improve combustion efficiency and reduce emissions.

Glow plug operation is governed by a glow plug control module using input from the engine control computer. When the ignition key is turned on, the module establishes the amount of current and glow plug on-time duration, then activates the glow plugs via a glow plug relay. The control module also determines the length of time the glow plugs should continue to operate after the engine starts in order to achieve complete combustion with minimal emissions.

Since glow plugs are essential for cold starting on many diesel engines, an engine that is difficult to start, starts but smokes and runs rough, or fails to start, may indicate defective glow plugs. A defective control module can result in current being applied to the glow plugs for an excessive time period, raising their temperature to a point where they overheat and fail. To test a glow plug, connect a 12-volt test light between the glow plug terminal and the positive terminal of the battery. If the test light doesn’t illuminate, the glow plug is defective. Glow plug integrity can also be determined by measuring resistance and current draw.

No matter whether you’re working on a diesel engine car or truck, or an import or domestic vehicle, if you’re experiencing starting problems, we have the replacement glow plugs and related components to restore easy starting in cold weather, and optimal cold weather engine performance with minimal emissions. We offer components that are manufactured to original equipment specifications, so when repairs are completed you can count on the performance your vehicle was designed to deliver.

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