Mercedes-Benz S550e Ignition and Tune-Up Products

BOSCH EVO spark plugs are engineered to ensure reliable ignition throughout its long service life even under extreme conditions in modern engines. Thanks to its improved insulator design and high dielectric strength (greater than 45 kV), the new EVO spark plugs can withstand irregular combustion – known as mega knocking – that can occur in modern, technologically advanced engines. BOSCH EVO spark plugs are developed and produced with the same high quality as original equipment spark plugs. Today’s turbocharged gasoline direct injection engines place high demands on spark plugs – the new BOSCH EVO meets these needs.

Product Features:

• Thermomechanical strength: Improved insulator design features provide greater resistance to irregular burns and mega-knocking.
• Mechanical strength: Improved design features on the insulator and housing increase the head bending strength, reducing risk of damage during installation and optimizing gas seal tightness in the cylinder head
• Electrical strength: Improved design features on the insulator increase the dielectric strength (45kV)
• Long service life: The iridium alloy in the firing pin of the center electrode and platinum-iridium alloy on the ground electrode reduces the wear on the electrodes and increases the service life of the spark plug
• Corrosion defense: Improved corrosion protection through the use of a process developed by Bosch for nickel coating of the spark plug housing
• Important: Always torque to the proper specification using a torque wrench

Carquest Premium knock sensors are designed to perform in harsh engine environments and meet or exceed original equipment (O.E.) specifications. Carquest Premium knock sensors are built by manufacturers that meet IATF 16949 certified framework, an internationally recognized proof of quality in the automotive industry. We utilize advanced technology to design sensors that are, in many cases, stronger than OE parts. Carquest Premium knock sensors undergo extensive validation testing to ensure long-lasting performance and reliability. Carquest Premium knock sensors are part of our Carquest Vehicle Solutions, which is a full line of engine management and electronics products that help control ignition, fuel delivery and emission systems. Carquest Vehicle Solutions are OE-quality parts designed, engineered and tested by world-class manufacturers to ensure a reliable and long-lasting repair.

Product Features:

• Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form and function
• Trivalent iridescent chromate plating prevents corrosion
• Silicone seals prevent moisture intrusion preventing false codes and sensor failure
• Wiring harnesses utilize high-temperature insulation when applicable
• Extensive design validation testing and 100% end-of-line tested
• Carquest Vehicle Solutions Technical Support available from ASE certified technicians: 1-866-687-5413

Every single Delphi ignition coil is designed and endurance tested using high quality materials. This ensures fast starts, consistent engine performance and optimized fuel efficiency. We makes more than 10 million ignition coils for North America each year, and each one is engineered to OE design specifications for vehicles from Ford, Toyota, Nissan, Lexus, GM, Mazda, Chrysler, Subaru, Acura and more.

Product Features:

• Delphi coils provide OE performance, durability and electromagnetic capacity level requirements
• Delphi ignition coils are designed to insert power into spark plugs to ensure fast starts, consistent engine performance and optimized fuel efficiency
• Delphi uses smart winding process techniques to controls wire lengths, keeping voltage the same
• We manufacture our ignition coils with a high quality wire coating that resists imperfections that lead to failure

Carquest Premium ignition coils meet or exceed original equipment (OE) specifications and are developed by top OE/OES manufacturers to ensure superior performance. All of our Carquest Premium ignition coils are developed by IATF 16949 certified manufacturers for consistent durability and long-lasting performance. These ignition coils use high-quality components and will utilize optimized designs on applications where the OE ignition coil had frequent failures. We require stringent testing standards to ensure proper fit and performance for each application and stand behind our Carquest Premium ignition coils with an industry-leading warranty. Carquest Premium ignition coils are part of our Carquest Vehicle Solutions, which is a full line of engine management and electronics products that help control ignition, fuel delivery and emission systems. Carquest Vehicle Solutions are OE-quality parts designed, engineered and tested by world-class manufacturers to ensure a reliable and long-lasting repair.

Product Features:

• Built by IATF 16949 certified manufacturers for consistent durability
• Coil drivers match OE for current limit, electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection and multi-spark
• Segmented secondary bobbins to distribute high voltage and prevent shorting
• 100% end-of-line tested to ensure proper performance
• Carquest Vehicle Solutions Technical Support available from ASE certified technicians: 1-866-687-5413

The Ignition switch is the main power switched distribution point in every vehicle. The ignition switch in some manner will be connected directly to the vehicle battery and then supply power out to every operating system in the vehicle that is required to be connected and disconnected from the vehicle’s battery or power source.

Product Features:

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD), laser scanning and 3D printing – utilizing Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA) – in the connector terminal design process ensures speed-to-market and a precise connector fit guaranteed.
• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
• 100% thermo-shock and vibration tested to ensure superior performance in extreme conditions.
• 100% end-of-line tested to ensure confidence and product reliability, every time.
• Lead frame terminal size and location determined using image dimension measuring system or 3D laser scanner.
• Where applicable electrical connectors meet or exceed OE wire gauge, insulation, and terminal material requirements.