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Old 05-20-2008, 07:10 PM
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Why do I get oil on my plug threads? Do I have bad rings?
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Old 05-21-2008, 12:41 AM
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were they on tight ? how much oil we talking about ? pics ?
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As long as the oil is not on the insulator/electrode you should be ok. Just make sure the plugs are tight.
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Old 05-21-2008, 09:35 AM
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I get the same thing, not sure why. I don't burn oil either. No clue.
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they are tight and not on electrode at all. car does brun a little oil about half a qt ever oil change.
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