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Video: How Much Energy Does It Take To Fire a Coil?

Babcox Media's Joe Keene explains what to look for when analyzing the condition of a spark plug as part of a diagnostic procedure.

When analyzing the performance of an ignition coil, you might be wondering how much energy it takes to fire a coil, which is dependent on a few factors.

In this video, Babcox Media’s Joe Keene explains how fuel mixture and in-cylinder pressure come together to create a strong combustion event, and what might cause a weak-looking waveform pattern when looking at the condition of a spark plug as part of a diagnostic procedure.

This video is sponsored by Blue Streak by Standard.

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