Is it safe to drive with Mercedes E220d Glow Plug Snapped on Removal?

Generally safe to drive for short distances, but the fault should be diagnosed and repaired promptly.

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Mercedes E220d Glow Plug Snapped on Removal — Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2009 | MyCarFault

Mercedes E220d Glow Plug Snapped on Removal

Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2009 OM651 2.2 CDI

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✅ Safe to Drive

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Glow plug removal on OM651 is notoriously prone to plug seizure and breakage in the cylinder head. Always use a proper glow plug removal kit with penetrating fluid soaked overnight. A snapped plug requires specialist extraction. Prevention: change plugs before they seize, ideally at 100,000 miles.

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