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Can I drive on two cylinders safely to a garage?

Tiny
MIKE JACKSON4
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Could only install two sparks plugs and have problems with the other two. Can I drive a short distance to garage?
Saturday, May 14th, 2022 AT 2:20 PM

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Tiny
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Hello, what kind of issues are you having replaced the other two spark plugs? I would not drive with two spark plugs out of the engine, which is not safe. What sub-model is this, Sport, Grand Touring, Touring?

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Saturday, May 14th, 2022 AT 3:58 PM
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The threads got crossed putting new ones in. They will not seat all the way down. I have the I touring model.
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Saturday, May 14th, 2022 AT 4:13 PM
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Sorry to hear that, the reason I would not drive with plugs out is that the fuel injectors are still going to be firing and without spark plugs in the cylinder head, that unburned fuel is just going to shoot out of the cylinder and on top of the engine. There could be a good chance of a fire. Plus, you won't make it far running on two out of four cylinders. Have it towed or flatbed to the shop.
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Saturday, May 14th, 2022 AT 4:26 PM
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Thank you for the insight. I'll have to take the trip of shame to the shop. Mike
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Saturday, May 14th, 2022 AT 4:42 PM
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Hello, did you get your issue with the cross threaded spark plugs taken care of okay? Hopefully there wasn't any damage.
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Monday, May 16th, 2022 AT 12:41 PM
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Had it towed to the local garage and I am putting my faith in them. Thanks for checking back.
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Monday, May 16th, 2022 AT 2:11 PM

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