Description
Overview:
The NGK Glow Plug Y-741U (NGK Stock Number 5046) is a genuine replacement glow plug for diesel engines in passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. Built with a robust metal body and a heat-resistant alloy heating element, it delivers fast, reliable pre-heating of the combustion chamber to aid cold starts and reduce white smoke. As a pencil-type plug from NGK, it is designed for consistent performance and long service life in demanding conditions. It suits many popular diesel models, including the A4 1.9 and Golf MK4 1.9, and is a dependable choice for routine maintenance or troubleshooting hard-start issues. Choosing a genuine NGK plug helps maintain starting reliability, smooth idle, and efficient combustion in colder UK weather.
Key Features:
- Genuine NGK part for assured compatibility and quality
- Fast heat-up for dependable cold starts and reduced emissions
- Durable, corrosion-resistant metal construction for long service life
- Precision manufacturing for consistent glow temperature and performance
- Stable idling and improved starting behaviour in low temperatures
- Suitable for a wide range of diesel passenger cars and vans
- Straightforward like-for-like replacement in OEM locations
- Supports efficient combustion to help protect batteries and starters
- Trusted brand with proven reliability in diesel ignition components
Typical Applications:
Used in diesel engines to pre-heat the combustion chamber before starting, especially in cold or damp conditions. Ideal for restoring reliable starting, reducing white smoke on start-up, and improving drivability in daily-use vehicles, taxis, and light commercial vans operating throughout the UK.
Also known as:
Heater plug, diesel pre-heater, diesel starting aid, pencil glow plug, engine glow heater, diesel ignition heater.
Fits Models:
A2 1.4, A3 1.9, A4 1.9, A6 1.9, Grand Voyager 2.5, Voyager 2.5, Galaxy I 1.9, Scorpio 2.5, Cherokee 2.5, Grand Cherokee 2.5, Grand Cherokee 3.1, 825 2.5, Alhambra 2 1.9, Arosa 1.4, Cordoba 1.9, Ibiza 3&4 1.4, Ibiza 3&4 1.9, Leon 1 1.9, Toledo 2 1.9, Fabia 1 1.4, Fabia 1 1.9, Fabia 2 1.4, Octavia 1.9, Roomster 1.4, Roomster 1.9, Superb 1.9, Frontera A 2.5, Beetle 1.9, Bora 1.9, Caddy MK3 2.0, Caravelle T5 1.9, Caravelle T5 2.5, Fox 1.4, Golf MK4 1.9, Lupo 1.4, Passat 1.9, Phaeton 5.0, Polo MK4 1.4, Polo MK4 1.9, Sharan 1 1.9, Sharan 2 1.9, Touareg 2.5, Touareg 5.0, Transporter T5 1.9, Transporter T5 2.5
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | Y-741U |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | NGK |
| OEM No. | 5065 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Key Features | - Genuine NGK part ensures compatibility with diesel engines - Fast heat-up reduces emissions and aids cold starts - Corrosion-resistant metal construction for durability - Suitable for many diesel models, including A4 1.9 and Golf MK4 1.9 - Precision manufacturing for consistent glow temperature and performance |
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