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What do I do about a melted spark plug?
I’ve been trying to change one of my spark plugs, but I cannot seem to get it out from the spark plug well. Someone suggested that it may be melted. What can I do about a melted spark plug?
Patrick Price · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Oh no—I’m sorry to hear that you’re having spark plug trouble! A melted spark plug is a surprisingly serious issue. The best thing to do is have a professional mechanic look at it.
If only the electrode on the end is melted, you might be able to get away with simply replacing the spark plug. However, this is risky and likely will not fix the underlying issue that caused the plug to melt in the first place. If the plug is melted into the well and will not come out, the situation is even more serious.
The most common cause of a melted spark plug is an overheated engine. You’ll need to have a mechanic diagnose and repair whatever is causing the overheating before it results in widespread catastrophic damage—if it hasn’t already.
Serious car damage like this is a reminder of how important it is to have quality
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