Autolite 1106 Diesel Glow Plug

Autolite 1106 Diesel Glow Plug

Autolite 1106 is a diesel glow plug built for dependable cold starts and consistent heating performance. It is listed for obsolete applications on select Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Oldsmobile diesel vehicles, including Chevrolet C10 and GMC C1500 fitments.

Key Features

• Copper glow plug material for stable heat transfer.
• 75W, 11V rating for diesel starting performance.
• 10-second pre-heating time for quick startup support.
• .250 inch spade connector and 10mm x 1.0 thread size.
• 9.5mm hex size and 3.09 inch overall length.

Detailed Description

The Autolite 1106 diesel glow plug is engineered for passenger cars and light trucks that use a 10mm x 1.0 threaded glow plug with a .250 inch spade connector. Its copper construction and 75W, 11V rating are specified to deliver concentrated heat for reliable ignition in diesel engines. This part number, 1106, is associated with older diesel applications across Chevrolet C10, GMC C1500, and select Oldsmobile models.

Autolite positions its glow plugs as durable ignition components for diesel service, with a focus on dependable operation in year-round starting conditions. Part number 1106 also cross-references Airtex Fuel Pumps 178 and interchange 7G for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Hard starting in cold diesel conditions.
• Slow glow plug heat-up during engine cranking.
• Replacement of worn or failed diesel glow plugs.
• Restoring proper pre-heating performance in older diesel systems.

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector style, thread size, hex size, and overall length before installation. This glow plug is listed for obsolete applications, so confirm the vehicle’s original specification against the fitment data for Chevrolet C10, GMC C1500, and the other listed models. Use the part number 1106 to match the correct application.

Quality Assurance

Autolite supplies ignition products to the automotive aftermarket and original equipment manufacturers, with a focus on OE form, fit, and function across a wide range of applications.