One part of the ignition system of your Chevy is the distributor. Its function to the ignition system is so vital that is why it is considered as the heart of the said system. The distributor is in itself composed of parts such as the distributor cap, and the distributor rotor. The Chevy distributor cap is the device in the ignition system that is responsible for sending off electric current coming from the ignition coils to the spark plug wires in precise order. Typically, it is made from hard plastic and a little quantity of copper. Located inside the distributor cap is the distributor rotating motor. The distributor rotor rotates as current distributed by the ignition coils passes through it and transports the electricity into the copper material of the cap, which in turn conveys it to the spark plugs. Chevy distributor caps are no new to high voltages of electricity every time you engage the ignition. Because of this, distributor caps should be inspected once in a while and replaced after fifteen thousand miles of distance traveled. If you fail to replace the distributor cap long after that, carbon tracking will soon build up in the cap. This could lead to misfires in the engine, so it is highly advised that your Chevy distributor cap is replaced every two years. The later your car model is, the more constantly you have to replace the distributor cap and the distributor rotor. If you do not know how to identify if your distributor cap is already defective, you try inspecting it at night so that you will easily see the light that the electric current gives off. But be careful not to touch them, because of the very high voltage that travels through it. For your need of a quality Chevy distributor cap replacement, log on our website to order.