OIL ON SPARK PLUG AT CHANGE

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We took our 2001 Kia Sportage to Advance because it was idling and running rough. Thier computer shown that number 1 cylinder was miss firing. I had replaced spark plugs and then the wires over a year ago for the same problem and after the wires were replaced this fixed the problem. To day I changed the spark plugs and while changing I noticed alot of oil on the last plug near the firewall. It ran fine for 10 miles the the rough running developed again. This car has 128,565 milles on it. I figure this spark plug is fould out again. What does this excessive amount of oil mean or possibly mean.
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Aug 21, 2007 at 10:27 PM
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Not sure what engine you have, but I assume the plugs are are surrounded by the valve cover. If so replace the vavle cover gasket and the spark plug hole seals.
Aug 24, 2007 at 6:30 PM
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have the same prob. oil with my spark plug. i hope you dont mind me asking how much did you spent to have it fixed?
Sep 26, 2007 at 4:01 PM
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SHANADAWSON
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i have a 99 sportage and I have the same problem would like to know about how much was it to get that problem fixed also.

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Jun 29, 2009 at 1:51 PM
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Call your local shop and ask for a quote.
Jun 29, 2009 at 3:03 PM
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