Q: I was changing my spark plugs and one of the plugs cracked and some debrie now what should I do.
I was changing my spark plugs and I was to last one to finish and crack some debris when down but I make the mistake to start the engine I hear something like a rock ship and I was driving on my way to work and my car not running great like use to
My car has 11637 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
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