Services – DESTIN IMPORTS

Spark Plugs

The spark plugs are an important part of the ignition system. Think of spark plugs as the tiniest bolt of lightning. Small but mighty, the spark of electricity that the plug emits across a small gap creates the ignition for the combustion needed to start your car. When you turn the ignition key (car's key) on, it causes the ignition coil to generate the spark which ignites the air-fuel mixture in the engine cylinders to start the engine. The number of spark plugs in the car is the same as the number of cylinders, although some Mercedes-Benz models will use two spark plugs per cylinder.
Over time, the spark plugs wear out and require replacement. When the spark plugs wear out, it is harder for it the air-fuel mixture to ignite, resulting in engine misfires. If one of the spark plugs has failed, the car will still start and run, but it will run poorly. You can prevent the costly replacement of the ignition coils by performing spark plugs service.

Air Filters
Every internal combustion engine requires a mixture of fuel and air to operate properly. Without air (oxygen), the gasoline or diesel fuels can’t burn and provide the energy needed to power the engine. The air that is used by the engine needs to be cleaned before it enters the engine, otherwise dirt, dust, and debris accumulates and can cause poor engine performance. As dirt and dust are allowed in the engine, they rub on the essential metal parts of the engine causing them to wear away and eventually they will have to be replaced. It costs a lot less to replace a dirty air filter regularly, than it does to replace the parts of the engine it protects.

Cabin Filters
The primary purpose of cabin air filters is keeping the air inside your vehicle’s cabin clean. It’s typically located behind the glove compartment or under the hood or dashboard on most BMW and Mercedes vehicles. Its job is to filter all of the air that comes through the car’s HVAC system to prevent pollutants, such as dust, pollen, smog and mold spores from entering. The filters can also catch insects, leaves and other airborne material that can make riding in a car unpleasant, particularly if you have allergies or other respiratory problems. Most cabin filters are inexpensive and fairly easy to replace.