oil on spark plug

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xilef
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A couple of weeks ago I've noticed vibrations while driving my '92 Maxima. I checked the spark plugs and one of them was covered with oil on the inside. The compression ratios checked out fine. I've changed the spark plug but it keeps on vibrating. I assume it's vibrating because the oil puts out the spark generated by the plug so one piston ends up not firing. I would really appreciate if someone can tell me the possible causes for the leak and maybe the price range of the fix.


NISTECH
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was the oil just on the threads or was it on the porcelin portion of the plug too?

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xilef
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It was on the porcelin portion of the plug too.

NISTECH
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sounds like you have a valve cover leaking down into the well and the spark is arching out.


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