Oil around the spark plugs and will not stay running

Tiny
KOVILAN MATHEWS
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  • 2006 FIAT PALIO
  • 1.6L
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 134,000 MILES
Hi, my car listed above is over fueling, cranks but takes very long to start then it just cuts off after few seconds. I've noticed there's oil (just a bit) around the first 2 spark plugs. I'm not sure what to do. Friends are telling me, throttle body is dirty, change the air filter, some saying the valve seals are gone, rings and bearings. So at the moment I'm confused because I don't know much about cars when it comes to mechanical.
Sunday, June 13th, 2021 AT 10:28 AM

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Tiny
BORIS K
  • MECHANIC
  • 795 POSTS
Hello,

It looks like you will have work your way through a few possibilities.

First back to basics.
To start get the engine codes read, a basic check to see if there is a possible sensor fault.
Things like a faulty engine coolant or intake air temperature sensor can cause hard starting and over fuelling. You can purchase a cheap OBD code scanner, best for Fiat is the Multi ECU Scan
Next, remove the spark plugs , check their condition. If needed fit a new set.
While the spark plugs are out perform a compression test.

How to do a compression test:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-low-compression

If compression is good, then fit the spark plugs.
Check condition of the air filter.
A blocked air filter could cause bad running and over fuelling issues.
How to replace
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-air-filter

The oil around the 2 spark plugs would be caused by a leaking valve cover gasket

How to replace valve cover gasket:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-valve-cover-gasket

Please let us know how you get along.

Cheers, Boris
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Tuesday, June 15th, 2021 AT 9:33 AM
Tiny
KOVILAN MATHEWS
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Good day Boris, thanks for your reply. Got a mechanic to come see what he thinks. After checking, he made me buy a fuel pump and filter. After replacing it, my car starts on the turn and no signs of over fuelling.

Thanks,
Kovilan
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Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 AT 5:17 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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BORISKOP is one of our best! Glad you could get it fixed, that kind of problem can be tough. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Friday, June 18th, 2021 AT 12:53 PM

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