What to Do When Spark Plug Ceramic Breaks and Falls into the Combustion Chamber?
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Here are the specific methods to handle spark plug ceramic fragments falling into the combustion chamber: 1. If it's only a small piece of spark plug ceramic, it will naturally be expelled after being slightly broken down by high temperatures. 2. For larger fragments of spark plug ceramic, it's necessary to visit a 4S shop to lift the cylinder head for removal. Larger fragments can cause cylinder scoring in the engine. The hardness of spark plug ceramic is second only to diamond, so when ceramic falls into the cylinder, it cannot be expelled through exhaust methods. Instead, it will move up and down with the piston, causing friction with the cylinder wall and leading to cylinder scoring.
Buddy, a broken spark plug ceramic falling into the combustion chamber is no small matter. Don't rush to start the engine - the fragments could fly around and scratch the piston or cylinder walls, causing major problems once the engine runs. I've handled several cases like this before. First step is to turn off the engine, remove the key, and immediately call a tow truck to take it to a proper repair shop. Technicians will use specialized tools to extract the fragments. If pieces are too deep, they might need to remove the engine cover for cleaning. Poor handling could cost thousands in major repairs. For regular spark plug maintenance: don't overtighten during installation (the ceramic is fragile), and replace them every 2-3 years or 40,000 km. Delaying repairs risks complete engine failure - safety first, don't skimp on towing fees.
