Q: Antifreeze filled the spark plug chambers on a 1999 Ford Expedition
I have a 1999 Ford Expedition. My problem is that I had antifreeze filled in my chambers where the spark plugs are so we sprayed them on and fill back. What are your thoughts on that?
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