i keep getting oil on my spark plugs and have to clean them regularly can i buy anything to stop this?

Answer 1

What makes you think it is an oil residue? It may just be running rich which would give a sooty black carbon residue. It may also be caused by incorrect ignition timing/preignition. Take a look at this analysis webpage and see which you thing looks most like your plugs. http://www.knight-rider.org/mn-dsm/tips/Spark.html Also, is it happening on all four plugs? It may be due to (as said in other answers) valve seals leaking or in the worst possible case, piston rings. If it's piston rings, then i bet it's a Ford.....no offence to Ford owners. Mileage would be a deciding factor on this one i think.

Answer 2

As most answers have indicated you are probably in need of an engine overhaul. Usually a re bore and new piston rings etc. However a short term cure if it is a 4 stroke engine is to put a slightly higher viscosity oil in the sump as this will not get through the gaps quite as easy. If it is a 2 stroke it could be a case of reducing the air to petroil mixture to cure the problem. Also be sure that the plug gaps are to specification as if the spark is too weak then it will not ignite the petrol air mixture properly and the residue will stay on the plug electrode.

Answer 3

If you buy special plug adapters they will help burn the oil from your plugs.All they are is a clip that goes between the plug and the plug wire that causes the charge to build to a higher voltage which makes a hotter spark that will fire your oily plug better. Obviously they won't cure the reason for the oil in your cylinder but they will cut down on the time you spend cleaning them until you can correct the problem.

Answer 4

You shouldn't be getting oil on your spark plugs. You have three rings on a piston and one of them serves as an oil scraper. If they go bad then the oil with seep through the rings to the top where the spark plug is located.

Answer 5

It sounds as if you have piston rings that are completely fried. That lets oil spray into the cylinders as they move up and down. I would also guess that the car smokes a lot too. Changing this requires either a new engine or a total engine overhaul. Both very expensive. If you can I would recommend getting another car. Good luck.

Answer 6

attempt & exams; get rid of the Valve conceal and sparkling in of all Slug, verify the midsection 2 tubes for sturdy Tube to pass Seals. Are the Conteact end & Threads moist? pass away the Plugs out of the two Cylinders purely, without beginning, Crank the engine, is there Oil or effervescent/Gurggling sound from those 2 Plug Holes? "definite" Oil Pump previous the Oil rings is inflicting extra tension it quite is working the plugs unfastened and forcing Oil Inti Tubes.

Answer 7

This means that lubricating oil is entering the cylinders caused by worn out piston rings. Replacing the rings is costly. This may also mean that you are losing oil, using extra fuel and bad exhaust emission. Better to fit a new engine or get another car.

Answer 8

If oil is on the plug tip, defective valve stem seals , worn out piston rings or cylinder bore, if oil is on the outside of plug probably valve cover gaskets.

Answer 9

If you have a 2 stroke-cycle engine, you may be mixing your fuel incorrectly.
If you have a 4 stroke-cycle engine, you may have:
worn piston rings/scored cylinder walls
worn valve guides/seals
cracked or broken piston
cracked cylinder head
broken head gasket

Answer 10

I agree we need more info but either way 2stroke or 4 you shouldn't really be having an oily spark plug problem. If it's a 2stroke then your using too much oil in your mix. If it's a 4 stroke then you've either got bad gas or serious engine problems.