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1999 oil in spark plugs


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soccorjimmy
08-09-2009, 12:04 PM
WHen I removed the caps for the plugs there is oil in there. I know that is bad but what is wrong. Thanks JIMMY

lord Kelvin
08-09-2009, 05:04 PM
You have the 2.5L-V6. Each valve cover has three 0-ring type gaskets for the spark-plug tubes. Yours are leaking just a bit as are mine. You can replace them, or once a year just remove the spark plug wires and clean out the oil as I do. I put a rag over the hole and use compressed air to blow the oil out. Works like a champ.

TheBobsHere
08-09-2009, 05:12 PM
I'd just replace the valve cover gaskets/seals. They sell them in kits available at your local auto parts store.

bigmack62
08-13-2009, 08:39 PM
The same thing happened to me a couple of weeks ago. Car wouldn't start. Had it towed to the mechanic. I had oil in my sparkplugs, it had fouled the distributor. I would suggest getting the plugs and wires changed along with the valve cover gaskets.

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