1997 Other Plymouth Models Oil in spark plugs

Tiny
DCHESEBRO02
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  • 1997 PLYMOUTH
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 170,000 MILES
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
Sunday, September 7th, 2008 AT 6:21 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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  • 110,176 POSTS
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.
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Monday, October 13th, 2008 AT 10:45 AM

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