The Tempest AT5K quickly and accurately checks spark plug resistors and quickly displays the results.
Note: The AT5K only checks resistance values. It does not replace, nor is it a substitute for, other tests required to determine a spark plug’s condition.
Checking Spark Plug resistance is important!
Excessive resistance causes:
Hard starting
Skipping, missing, excessive fuel consumption and pollution
Roughness in turbocharged engines
Roughness during lean of peak operations
Roughness at high altitudes
Spark plug fouling
Engine oil contamination from excessive carbon and unburned fuel entering the crankcase
Unnecessary electrical stress on ignition leads, contact points, capacitors and magnetos