Not again! I just had this fixed. Yesterday was embarrassing. Bob and Mary Travers were in my 1998 Saturn SC2. After picking them up at the airport, I stopped at a red light and my car started to chug, chug until it almost stopped. At least I thought to throw it into park before it completely stopped.

         A month ago this same thing happened. When, shifted in drive, I stopped for more than two minutes, I almost stalled.  After parking at home, I checked my spark plugs, and found they were fowled with oil. The guy at Advanced Auto Parts sold me new spark plugs and a gasket kit to keep the oil out. I wish a gasket kit could have fixed the BP Gulf oil leak. Anyway, I had Rick Johnson Tire and Auto install the spark plugs and the gasket. Cost me $113.91. The car has been running fine until now.

         I’m in my condo parking lot again and as I’m pulling a plug out, I hear a snap. I look down. I’ve broken a spark plug. Now what? Maybe I can run on three cylinders. No. Too bad it’s not a cartoon, it might have worked then.

         Good. A truck just parked.

         “Hello”

         “Hi”

         “I was wondering if you could do me a huge favor. I’ve broken a spark plug and I can’t start my car. Could you drive me to an auto parts store to get another one? It’s only about ten minutes from here.”

        “Give me twenty minutes.”

        “I’ll be here.”

        Twenty minutes pass. He returns as promised.

        “Where are you from?”

        “Greenwich, Connecticut.”

        “I’m from New Canaan.”

        “Did you know the Angelostros?”