1995 Mazda Protege Oil in Spark Plug

1995 MAZDA PROTEGE
180,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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HUNTINMAN71
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The car was not turning over, not getting fire. So as I was changing the spark plugs, plugs 2 and 3 were covered in oil as well as the plug reservoir filled with oil. I know this is not good but how serious is it?

Thanks,
Mike
May 19, 2008 at 6:03 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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you need to change the valve cover gasket
oil will destroy the new plugs and wires
May 19, 2008 at 6:15 AM
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