Oil in spark plugs/cylinder

[240sxed]

****, so today I go to change the spark plugs and theres oil on the threads. So... I'm assuming its not good

-Piston Rings going out?-Could this be caused by excessive blow by?

[eh?]

Oil on the threads or electrode?

[Joe]

Oil on the threads or electrode?

BIG difference hehe.

[Carl H]

BIG difference hehe.

indeed, it can be quite normal to have oil on the threads if the valve cover gaskets have gone down the crapper, or if you used antisieze before you put the plugs in (which you should have).

[240sxed]

man thats the biggest sigh of relief.... i use anti sieze on my plugs and its only on the threads

indeed, it can be quite normal to have oil on the threads if the valve cover gaskets have gone down the crapper, or if you used antisieze before you put the plugs in (which you should have).