DIY: Spark plug change
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Originally Posted by Boston
^ Ok, just a follow up on the oiled plug. Ran the car hard this morning and no issues. Pulled the plug about an hour after the run and it's clean. There is still a small amount of oil in the socket and on the tip of the coil pack but nothing on the bottom of the plug.
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Originally Posted by PDT
I just changed my plugs on my Sedan on the weekend and had the same thing. No problems driving or no performance loss. I did some reading and saw something about a valve cover and possibly the pvc valve needing replacing. I haven't checked my plugs again, but I will try before I go on vacation.
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hey guys some help advice plz...... i followed this DIY and i just changed out my driver side plugs since its getting dark today ...i didnt change the passenger side yet. theres the problem.. on the Driver side Rear plug..when i took the coil tube out ,there were oil on it..i wiped it off then took the spark plug out..WOW there were lots and ALOT OF OILS ON THE SPLUG!....both Driver Mid and Front were fine normal wear....does any body know what could be wrong? im guessing the valve cover gasket need to be replace ??? and i noticed i am burning oil cause every time when i check my dipstick it gets lower and lower...i had to put 1/2 - 1 quart every 1,500 miles. if anybody got an idea please advice me up!!! thanks! i am going to change out the passenger side tomorrow morning!!
PS: My car is 03 coupe AT with about 56,000 miles on it
PS: My car is 03 coupe AT with about 56,000 miles on it
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Originally Posted by cutiewolf
hey guys some help advice plz...... i followed this DIY and i just changed out my driver side plugs since its getting dark today ...i didnt change the passenger side yet. theres the problem.. on the Driver side Rear plug..when i took the coil tube out ,there were oil on it..i wiped it off then took the spark plug out..WOW there were lots and ALOT OF OILS ON THE SPLUG!....both Driver Mid and Front were fine normal wear....does any body know what could be wrong? im guessing the valve cover gasket need to be replace ??? and i noticed i am burning oil cause every time when i check my dipstick it gets lower and lower...i had to put 1/2 - 1 quart every 1,500 miles. if anybody got an idea please advice me up!!! thanks! i am going to change out the passenger side tomorrow morning!!
PS: My car is 03 coupe AT with about 56,000 miles on it
PS: My car is 03 coupe AT with about 56,000 miles on it
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Looks like you'll need new valve covers, as just the spark plug tube seals separately aren't available. Let me know if you need any help replacing them.