How to Solve the Problem of Loud Engine Noise in a Van?

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SanEmery
07/29/25 2:10pm
Van engine noise can be resolved by replacing the spark plugs and ignition coils. A van is a general term for vehicles that have no protruding engine compartment or luggage compartment at the front and rear, resembling a loaf of bread in shape. Its main external characteristic is a rectangular body, with more seats and larger interior space. Spark plugs, commonly known as sparkers, function by discharging the high-voltage pulses sent from the high-voltage wires (spark plug wires), breaking down the air between the two electrodes of the spark plug to generate an electric spark, thereby igniting the air-fuel mixture in the cylinder. The core components of the ignition system are the ignition coil and the switching device. Increasing the energy of the ignition coil enables the spark plug to produce a spark with sufficient energy, which is a fundamental requirement for the ignition system to meet the operational demands of modern engines.
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