1997 Other Plymouth Models Oil in spark plugs

1997 PLYMOUTH
170,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DCHESEBRO02
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I just bought a 1997 plymouth neon and was changing out the plugs and wires and noticed there was oil on the plugs. it got thicker as I changed the fourth plug, what does this mean? is this fixable? reach me here or at dchesebro02@yahoo.com.. thank you in advance
Sep 7, 2008 at 6:21 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:

Based on how many miles are on the vehicle, the rings may be getting bad. If it runs ok, I would just use it the way it is unless you feel there is a hazard. If you want to know, have a compression test done to see if the rings are bad. Keep in mind, the compression rings may be ok and the oil rings could be worn.
Oct 13, 2008 at 10:45 AM