Glow Plugs
Last year my check engine light went on. Went to dealer and was told I had a bad glow plug but it was not necessary to fix it right away and when I did I should just do all 8 since if I had one bad o...
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Damaged glow plugs have been known to swell and require removal of the heads to replace them ($$$) or even break off into the cylinder (boom, or $$$)
It is dependent on the vehicle, of course, but Ford OEM glow plugs are under $10 each.
Labor would be there if you don't do it yourself, but I wouldn't let it go.
Now if was your glow plug control module or something electrical and you decided not to bother fixing it, that would be different than a possible physical failure that it sounds like you may have.
It's up to you, I'm pointing out the risks that could be associated with ignoring it. Risks are not guarantees, either ;)
It is dependent on the vehicle, of course, but Ford OEM glow plugs are under $10 each.
Labor would be there if you don't do it yourself, but I wouldn't let it go.
Now if was your glow plug control module or something electrical and you decided not to bother fixing it, that would be different than a possible physical failure that it sounds like you may have.
It's up to you, I'm pointing out the risks that could be associated with ignoring it. Risks are not guarantees, either ;)
