Q: Frozen spark plug

asked by on December 29, 2016

I need spark plugs changed out and I had diagnostics done the number 3 plug is bad and possibly frozen or stuck I would like to inquire if the mechanic would be able to handle that if one came out?
My car has an automatic transmission.

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