Spark plugs cant explode. But no you should be paying for what they damaged.
I took my 99 Sunfire in to get my oil changed, my tire pressure
> adjusted and my coolant flushed & refilled. After the coolant was
> refilled, one of my spark plugs shot out of the car and exploded. I
> think it did this becuase the mechanic didn't have my car running when
> he drained the coolant and after he refilled it and started the engine
> to circulate it, an air bubble caused the explosion. I am now being
> charged extra for new spark plugs (because they claim they can't
> replace only one) and new wires. Theexplosion actually stripped the
> inside of where you screw the spark plug in so I am also being charged
> for a Healy Spring Kit to try and get the spark plug to stay secure.
> If that doesn't work, the whole engine head has to be replaces. Either
> way, I don't think I should have to pay for anything besides the cost
> of what I originally brought the car in for. The exploding spark plug
> wouldn't have happened had I not brought the car there in the first
> place. Is it justified if I tell them that I will not pay for anything
> besides the oil change, coolant flush and tire check?
>
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