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Oil in 2 plugs

Tiny
SEGAL1
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  • 2009 BMW 328
  • 6 CYL
  • 100,000 MILES
Went to change the plugs service engine light was on number 3 and 4 plugs had oil on them around plug outside could not tell if was inside cylinder when I took the plug out was covered
Sunday, April 3rd, 2016 AT 9:33 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Yes, this is typical of the valve cover gasket leaking, in some models they use a kind of sealer that will leak and fill the plug wells with engine oil. Remove the valve cover and replace the gasket, here is an article that will help let you know what you are in for, even though its not on the same vehicle you can get an idea.

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

Please let me know what you find

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Sunday, April 10th, 2016 AT 1:56 PM

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