Oil on Spark Plugs? Diagnose and Fix Spark Plug Tube Seals!

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Oil on your spark plugs, or ignition coils? Is there an oily puddle in the spark plug tube? In this video, Len guides you through locating the source of leaks that leave oil in your spark plug tubes, like spark plug tube gaskets! He shows you how to clean up the mess and get everything back together, too!
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@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

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@ibangwithagoofy3661 2 жыл бұрын

2:18 he’s like be careful to not damage the metal, then proceeded to bang it with a hammer😂

@jeffersoniv 2 жыл бұрын

I’d personally use a pick-set. Best $10 I’ve ever spent.

@DeanTheDoctor 2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffersoniv A pick set! That's brilliant! Thanks! 😊🌎🌟

@VCGGBPS2 2 жыл бұрын

Those Honda gaskets are really tight fit compared to my Cadillac DTS.

@KronicDaydreamZ 2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffersoniv same works great for tubes that are old and hard

@slademcqueen1437 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly thought the same thing lol.

@invest42morrow 2 жыл бұрын

"being very careful not to damage the metal of the valve cover" *PROCEEDS TO PUMMEL WITH A SLEDGEHAMMER*

@dathip 2 жыл бұрын

ikr? XD

@andrewm.4168 Жыл бұрын

Do not use sand paper or emery cloth on the sparkplug tube. Use carb cleaner. You don't want it all scratched or reduced in size or it will leak again... also, put the new seals in the freezer so they shrink and you don't have to hammer them in.

@jennijun Жыл бұрын

Interesting idea about freezing the seals to shrink them. My concern would be that it would compromise the rubber which cracks at low temp.

@luisdelgadillo9184 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip

@zacharyenck1087 Жыл бұрын

@@jennijun yea i wouldnt do that i would just be more gentle about putting them in

@wonderwalls3565 Жыл бұрын

wont that get water onto the seal resulting in seal breaking after sometime?

@jdmhouse609 Жыл бұрын

@@jennijun it may seems like that but think about it. It’s the same as if it was in the car in the middle of winter ❄️ most times even colder

@walomeister5632 2 жыл бұрын

A metal pick works much better when removing the gaskets. Flatheads will damage the gasket surface.

@michaeldolinar3716 3 жыл бұрын

I swear you guys post the exact thing i need to see the day before i take my car in

@d7im619 2 жыл бұрын

same thing bro

@kooheji119511 2 жыл бұрын

Same here 😍

@scorpius7jeremiel500 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2001 Passat with the same problem you guys make things so simple to follow step by step to do the job right keep all those amazing videos. Great place to purchase quality auto parts.

@ElioRose 3 жыл бұрын

2:17 I was not expecting that noise after that comment lol

@avagoings635 2 жыл бұрын

The other videos I watched had me almost convinced I had a blow head gasket. Thanks for confirming my original thought . You saved me from anxiety and .... my car😀

@paulcollins9094 Жыл бұрын

Always use a compression gauge before saying it's a head gasket unless your oil and water get mixed

@nxsto2627 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite mechanics thanks for making these videos.

@Shalashaska016 Жыл бұрын

Just did the sparkplugs on a 14 WRX and noticed #3 was wet. Figured it was the seal so glad a lot of others are saying the same. Just H4 instead of V or I so this will be a fun job!

@hook86 Жыл бұрын

"Be careful not to damage the valve cover" *Grabs hammer* *BAM BAM BAM*

@spelunkerd 11 ай бұрын

In older videos of older engines with this oil problem, some guys pull the spark plug tubes out to seal them at the bottom, too. However the more recent videos on newer engines, mechanics do as you did, leaving the spark plug tubes in place, assuming the leak is at the seal on top. Can you tell us when you'd pay more attention to the tube seal at the bottom? The second question is the perennial one, which way do you decide to mount the seals? Can they go in upside down, and how do you know you got it right? Normally I put the spring inside, in deference to the principle that the higher pressure side should shut the seal. However some engines have significant crankcase vacuum, so wouldn't the seal position be opposite?

@saitheapathetic5799 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I plan on changing my seals when I'm off again. This video made it very easy to understand

@johnnyblue4799 3 жыл бұрын

2:57 that new seal doesn't look seated all the way in. Then using sandpaper on that tube w/o anything to prevent the abrasive particles falling into the engine... that made me cringe.

@rmark1083 2 жыл бұрын

What prevents your engine from creating abrasive particles from getting into your oil? I know the oil reduces friction but it doesn't stop it. Before the abrasive particles get trapped by the filter they're flowing around with your engine oil.

@blackwaterteam8932 2 жыл бұрын

I saw the same thing. Also, when he took the seal out, he knock the flat screw driver in to separate the seal from the valve cover. I can see the damage on the cover. He should use a pick to take seal out without touching any metal.

@moemoneysouth 2 жыл бұрын

And the fact that they used a flat head to get the gasket out and caused damage to the cover. 🥶😱

@robbydridesemtb4428 2 жыл бұрын

I found oil in one sparl plug cylinder today on my 08 LS460. I proceeded to remove the exterior mounted seals to find cracks in all 8 of them. I'll pick up a set in the morning, blow out the oil into a rag (thanks to you) and ensure everything is dry before re installing new seals, plugs and coils. I don't see any reason (in my case) to remove the valve cover, as it's not leaking on either bank. Thanks for a sweet tip, a new sub.

@njoy51 2 жыл бұрын

Very premium and professional content, can't get enough of these videos . ❤️ from India

@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

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@MrRedtaco11 3 жыл бұрын

I am going to be doing my plugs on my first Gen Mazda 3. I’ve done oil changes tire changes but never spark plugs. I’ve been told it’s just as easy as a oil change. Take my time and learn. I’m excited about it. From this video I know that there is more that I need to look for which is good. Thanks for the video.

@aaronshirk746 2 жыл бұрын

Be sure to let the car cool all the way down or you risk breaking a spark plug. Put a little anti seize on the new plug threads so they are easy to get out next time. Definitely easier than an oil change....have fun.

@dominozonda 2 жыл бұрын

How is your car? Did you face any problems or defects?

@ChezJ1 3 жыл бұрын

Bro you are da 💣 I have learned SO much watching you, thanks so very much for your tutorials. (John from California)

@iamthemaninde 3 жыл бұрын

ANOTHER awesome video. Thank you Len 👍🏻

@CrystalAbbey 8 ай бұрын

You are so smart! Thank you for all your videos! You’ve saved my life so many times!

@lukekoleas3378 2 жыл бұрын

Wow ive watched 20 videos on this and yours is superior in every way. Thanks

@JOKER-1250 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video it covered all the things I need to do as I have the same exact issue with oil leaking into the spark plug well

@stephenmoore1541 8 ай бұрын

Very helpful, I was trying to get those spark plug tube seals out for like 20 minutes and then it's like "GDI, now I gotta look this up with oil hands!" Very helpful, and minimal damage to the valve cover 🤷 it ain't pretty but it works.

@jaywholoveseveryone1721 5 ай бұрын

Thanks soooooooo much! You confirmed my problem. I was for SURE that my head gasket was blown. I was getting oil in the spark plug well but no coolant mixture. Thanks so very much!!!!!

@Dnasty1 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the excellent video as usual. I have a similar issue but it appears only my spark plug threads are soaked in oil. Everything else up top seems oil free. I did rub my hand across the gasket material above the spark plug and one of the holes left a very trace amount of shiny stuff on my hand (i hope is oil) also the gaskets did have a shiny appearance at certain angles. Is it possible that it could leak very slow down the sparkplug without leaving a trace up top and gather at the threads? I really want this to just be a valve cover gasket issue as opposed to something huge. Also the car has a very slight misfire at prolonged idle... it doesn't even throw a code but I can feel them.

@PhillyDee215 3 жыл бұрын

Hey I just did this same exact job to a Honda accord😏periodic maintenance is key👌cool video

@gylesbutler 2 жыл бұрын

Great job man, thank you for showing me what I needed to see.

@NYERIC14 3 жыл бұрын

Len is the best! 💯

@rodrigovazquez1874 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the help. Always do a great job explaining. Please continue your great performance

@nelsonmagalangjr.1933 3 жыл бұрын

Nice, you got everything covered. Thanks

@tellsthetruth894 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this excellent video. My 2004 Honda Odyessy was losing power, so I started to change spark plugs and found the spark plug Wells in back of engine only were full of oil. Now I am going to replace the gaskets of the rear valve cover to solve this problem. I personally believe the spark plug well tube grommets must've been installed backwards. I wished you had spent more time on the proper installation of those grommets. But thank you again.

@sjors7750 2 жыл бұрын

I had this issue with my Honda 5 years ago. Did the same thing and it helped. Found out at that time a mechanic that did valve adjustment didn't place the valve cover back correctly and the seals were connected wrong :(

@poke_hoard422 Жыл бұрын

I just did mine on my Honda and they went on nicely, but then wouldn't flush so I had to go in there and "aid" it into position but still has me worried. I'll find out when it's all back together lol

@michaelthomas3476 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. I have a Range Rover 2003 HSE and got a Engine light telling me that Bank 2 was misfiring. I changed all the spark plugs on bank 2 , still was getting a rough idle and a throttle Position Sensor code P0221 & P0120. towed it to my mechanic with diagnosis was as you mentioned in this video. Valve Gaskets and Tube seals. So I' going to have them replaced. Thanks.

@jessefarias6063 2 жыл бұрын

Thank my friend for showing me about. T the seal they had told me the motor was no good God bless you 🙏 I wish I knew a good mechanic like you to fix my pt cruser jess San Antonio Texas thanks God bless

@juliecapps2345 2 ай бұрын

After watching this I now know what my problem is! Thanx so much for the video of the info and fix!!!!

@virginiomorales 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I love the way you work very professional

@butterbreath9398 2 ай бұрын

You guys are awesome. Thanks for all the helpful videos.

@joshuasimmons6443 2 жыл бұрын

That was actually pretty entertaining 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@infowazz 23 күн бұрын

best mechanic channel!!!

@richardrichard6725 Жыл бұрын

In my very short mechanical experience, I've noticed that Nissans are notorious for this problem. Had an 02' Sentra. Oil flooded the ignition coils. Currently have a 2010 Altima 2DR. Same problem. If your're looking at a used Nissan, make sure to check the coil chamber.

@gods959 Жыл бұрын

I ❤️❤️❤️❤️ love your videos!!!👍😜 They always make me smarter!!! Stay blessed 🙏

@JG-yw2rw 7 ай бұрын

Man that’s exactly what is wrong with my car thanks for the easy explanation on why my oil is getting in the spark plug thank you !!!!

@jd5059 2 жыл бұрын

Guys ya make it so simple I like the way ya work and so clean

@Larrythebassman 2 жыл бұрын

Directly to the point completely understandable

@gregoryj5874 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying it is the tube seal. I am on my way to dealer right now to get valve cover gasket and tube seals for my 09 tC.

@jessevargas3289 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. I kept getting check engine for oxygen sensor & it led me find out this problem on mine. Honda Accord 2000

@InexplicableBill 6 ай бұрын

Should also replace the valve cover perimeter gasket as well. Oh, and the intake manifold gasket, and the PCV valve.

@khemrinchou9979 2 жыл бұрын

This video helped me a lot. I really appreciate it.

@harrisappleton5866 9 ай бұрын

Thank u! good to see the honda v6 represented here. Think Ive got some heads to do.

@ivanang7211 7 ай бұрын

Hi just want to ask if you change the oil seal on an the valve cover do i have to drain the engine oil first? Thank you

@cardo1111 3 жыл бұрын

As always good stuff 👍🏽

@luisdelgadillo9184 Жыл бұрын

Thank you to the all personal from one a auto for shearing the videos

@bobbydigital8243 2 жыл бұрын

You are a Rockstar my friend!

@roadstar499 2 жыл бұрын

wow...i will check my cars value cover etc tomorrow for leaks... great video...

@ParabellumX Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro. Videos like this give people the confidence they didn't know they had to begin making repairs on their own vehicles and save themselves thousands of dollars in the process. I do have a question though: When you removed the intake and valve cover, why did you end up having to use an air gun and a rag to clean the oil out of the wells? Couldn't you have just simply wiped them out while they were off of the block?

@karankalotia2764 2 жыл бұрын

Do i have to change the ignition coil if it get oil on the coil?

@andrewkontoh6060 Жыл бұрын

I am not a pro. It is most likely you do not have to change the ignition coil. If the engine is misfiring change the spark plugs along with what was shown in the video.

@virginiomorales 2 жыл бұрын

You are very profesional thanks I love the way you work

@cbreezy1322 3 ай бұрын

My son's 2005 Mazda 3 has a misfire on 4, and 2 codes for lean conditions. Figured I'd change the plug. I changed the plug and coil pack yr but the code never really went off. Starting to drive more rough. Considering trying to change those seals. Thanks for the video

@greylynnjr 9 ай бұрын

I removed that gasket and it was still good in my opinion. Would the oil still go through it?

@christopherpanagopoulos7856 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I definitely learnt something of your vid... Just need to buy or order a new rocket cover gasket for my car, Nd some of those seals, like you shown on that rocket cover on that V6 Honda Accord... Looks like a quick fix...

@thomasmurray8768 2 жыл бұрын

Good video ! My question is i have a 1995 Ford F150 4x4 and after changing my spark plugs i notice oil stains on the threads of my spark plugs ..some was worse than others ...while driving at slow speed around 30 -40 i have this jerking in the motor ....If i drive on the Interstate at a speed around 60 plus for a short period my engine runs Hot ...Could this be a Head Gasket blown ..

@MarcM143 3 жыл бұрын

Len gets amped up before coming on camera.. Let's go! Hoo Ha!

@milkywayan2232 5 ай бұрын

This is the third or fourth time I've watched one of your videos. All of them were informative And easy to follow. I don't know if I ever followed Any for a repair, but I don't retain a great deal these days, so I may have. Today I got around to subscribing and liking your channel as a token of my appreciation. I have a little four-cylinder 1.8 DOH With oil in ONE spark plug well. Of course since it is dung i'd rather not deal with it is the number two plug. I think the universe for its sense of humor. Reckon I need to take the valve cover gasket off to access the overhangs at the bottom of the spark plug and replace the valve cover gasket as well. Any thoughts by anyone?

@HotRod-wv4vm 3 жыл бұрын

Great video learned so I can do it on my 2004 Element

@jptrainor 5 ай бұрын

Lubricate the top of the spark tubes and nurse the seals over them before snugging down the cover or you risk pinching the seals. That will require a redo with new seals. Ask me how I know.

@jaywholoveseveryone1721 4 ай бұрын

Do you have any videos on how to replace/remove the spark plug tubes themselves? I think this is where my problem lies, beneath or under the tube. They need to be _resealed_ at the bottom or just replaced.

@movingforward4950 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of my parts come from you guys for my Acura in my Prelude this particular job right here I have done but you should do it on the other side as well you didn't mention that in your video but I hope us DYI guys will take the initiative and do the other side as well

@user-lx1is2wl7i 7 ай бұрын

Finally figured-out this problem on our 1989 Honda Civic 1.5 I noticed that you did not replace the seals on the back 3 cylinders. Redundant for the video?

@alex1406geminis 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks this video was very helpful

@juanjr.campos143 11 ай бұрын

Thanks bro really appreciate this info & this might be happening to my 2020 Honda Civic Sport. Either the gasket(s) might need replacement or I might had overflow it with engine oil. Think even if I went just a lil above the max meter of the engine oil this can overflow into the park plugs?

@estebanbecerra5442 Жыл бұрын

Just changed my spark plugs on my chrysler 300 and one of em had oil , I started tripping glad to come across this video in the same day

@amankwahprince6163 8 ай бұрын

hello, can you show how to do this on honda Fit? The spark plug seal can not be found after removing the valve cover. thanks, you guys are great.

@1AAuto 8 ай бұрын

+amankwah prince We're always cycling through common cars. We'll add this repair to our list! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@onemansvideos2134 2 жыл бұрын

You made it look easy i have an 07 saturn vue with 3.5 motor

@XxXGBatXxX 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for this video! if anyone is doing this job can i still use the spark plugs?

@Hajjat 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful, thanks!

@JustAStreamer21 9 ай бұрын

I got that same hood light it’s the best thing I bought

@austincaldwell7704 Жыл бұрын

"Be very careful so we dont hurt the metal" *picks up hammer* BANG BANG BANG

@nathandeo4977 Жыл бұрын

Just pretend that you don’t see any oil.

@roccozarcone4393 11 ай бұрын

Your videos are awesome. You are a cool guy.😊

@pokedude104 8 ай бұрын

My plugs had oil and black soot all over them but the coils came out clean and dry. I know my engine burns oil, (hyundais are notorious for this) would that cause this on the spark plugs? I had some issues with the car cranking a long time before starting and some stuttery hesitation when pressing the gas so I figured some new plugs wouldn't hurt even though I'm only half way into what hyundai says the life of the plugs should be.

@1AAuto 8 ай бұрын

+David We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@neldamiller1244 Жыл бұрын

Great video my 06 Honda Legend is doing the same

@flycorvus 2 жыл бұрын

Great point. THX. (btw, what's that music??)

@Trials-and-Tribulations Жыл бұрын

Bad valve seals can cause oil on sparkplug too. Even blown piston rings and valve cover gasket.

@033334444ify Жыл бұрын

Wow this is great video thanks so much

@brucegraham7741 2 жыл бұрын

So do you need to blow every hole or just one end? I’m having the same issue in my Ford Focus. Looking to fix it myself but never done it before.

@damien9654 2 жыл бұрын

more videos brother you the man

@kimoclyde 9 ай бұрын

When cleaning out the spark plug hole with compressed air, use a good quality cloth rag. Paper type Rags can come apart and fall into the combustion chamber which is not good.

@DjCBlaq 2 жыл бұрын

Did the rear one get gone as well? How hard is this on a Subaru with the plugs that face the frame ?

@shalenaross5779 17 күн бұрын

Been trying to troubleshoot and narrow down some bad idling and loss of power. Changed my spark plugs and noticed the plug from 3rd cylinder had a little bit of oil on it... I'm gonna redo the cover gaskets soon when I redo the value lash adjustment.

@mmantell973 2 жыл бұрын

Hey would you go ahead and replace the spark plugs, or at least the one that was contaminated with oil?

@Bump33 7 ай бұрын

PLEASE HELP! i really need this video for a 4.2l 2003 isuzu ascender/ chevy trailblazer engine! Yalls videos are so useful and i havent been able to find a video for it!

@1AAuto 7 ай бұрын

+Bump We're always cycling through common cars. We'll add this repair to our list! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@JorgeGarcia-fr8bh Жыл бұрын

Does anyone have a idea how much this will cost? I'm clueless but learning fast so far I have fixed everything right. Thanks for this video and all the help. God Speed

@killapakiz786 Жыл бұрын

I need to do that on my Toyota Yaris 2006 , thank you for the video

@themanunleashed Жыл бұрын

Every time I looked this up, I always saw it was the piston rings. So I am glad I found an alternative cause for the problem. Thank you!

@opaman7518 3 жыл бұрын

I have excessive oil Blow by (burning oil) on a 2005 Toyota Camry LE 2.4 litre 2FAZ the recall didn't apply to my moxel year. I use 0W-40 Castrol Syntec Edge European Formula. What additive do you recommend for stuck compreesion/oil rings?

@arliepostrero2419 2 жыл бұрын

That's I want it THANK YOU VERY STAY SAFE AND GOD BLESS

@claudenobles779 9 ай бұрын

i have a 2001 RAV4 oil in the spark plug tube = seals...thanks

@shuji0325 3 жыл бұрын

Would have been better if he used an oil seal puller than a screwdriver.

@trysomehonesty9643 3 жыл бұрын

Or at least have been a bit more caring with it. That was a serious bonk on there. I'd be afraid of ruining anywhere around the gasket. I get they're trying to show what an at home mechanic might be able to do with some common tools, but that scared me when I saw it.

@joehyundaitech7961 2 жыл бұрын

or even a small thin hose pick