Electrode Gap Bridging

ELECTRODE GAP BRIDGING

Electrode Gap Bridging:

Loose deposits in the combustion chamber can cause electrode gap bridging. The deposits accumulate on the spark plugs during continuous stop-and-go driving. When the engine is suddenly subjected to a high torque load, the deposits partially liquefy and bridge the gap between the electrodes. This short circuits the electrodes. Spark plugs with electrode gap bridging can be cleaned and reused.