So I replaced my spark plugs today.....

[Wyley87]

I just threw that out there. I have no idea. Did you buy your truck new?

 

[ScottyBoy]

i was actually thinking a seeping valve cover gasket. but the whole outside plug that wasn't in the boot should have oil on it.

I was kinda thinking that too, because like Jim said, the oil looks like it was outside only on the threads. I looked all over that side of the engine and saw no visible oil leaks, not even anything that looked like seepage.
I guess I'm over reacting, its just a little bit of oil.

 

[Bigredmariner]

The oil could have been from the last install. It is always a good idea to lube the threads of those plugs prior to installing them. That way they don't seize up, then you have a larger problem on your hands.

 

[dirtyoldman]

I agree with Red,those plugs simply show signs of alot of miles.I'd say they're burning well.The oil might be from some reisdual oil in the spark plug recess and dripping on the threads as you unscrew it.Does the valve cover show any signs of an oil leak near that plug?

 

[ScottyBoy]

The oil could have been from the last install. It is always a good idea to lube the threads of those plugs prior to installing them. That way they don't seize up, then you have a larger problem on your hands.

Thats why I brushed some anti-seize lube on the threads of each plug before I installed them.

 

[Bigredmariner]

The oil could have been from the last install. It is always a good idea to lube the threads of those plugs prior to installing them. That way they don't seize up, then you have a larger problem on your hands.

Thats why I brushed some anti-seize lube on the threads of each plug before I installed them.

Perfect Scott, you have nothing to worry about. Sleep well tonight and tell your boss in the morning you were up all night fighting bears.

 

[ScottyBoy]

I just threw that out there. I have no idea. Did you buy your truck new?

Didn't buy it new, but when I bought it in January 2006 it only had 52,000 miles on it. So I could see no reason anyone would have changed the plugs yet. The dealer who sold it to me even gave me a printout of the initial vehicle inspection when it was traded in, along what was repaired. It was all minor stuff they did; replaced the tires, wiper blades, a power window switch, and inspected and cleaned the brakes (but didn't replace anything on the brakes).

 

[Wyley87]

The oil could have been from the last install. It is always a good idea to lube the threads of those plugs prior to installing them. That way they don't seize up, then you have a larger problem on your hands.

Thats why I brushed some anti-seize lube on the threads of each plug before I installed them.

I hope you used it sparingly. Personally i use a wee bit of engine oil. Like two or three drops then install and torque.

 

[ScottyBoy]

I agree with Red,those plugs simply show signs of alot of miles.I'd say they're burning well.The oil might be from some reisdual oil in the spark plug recess and dripping on the threads as you unscrew it.Does the valve cover show any signs of an oil leak near that plug?

No, I even looked around. No signs of leaking or even seepage. I even thought maybe it was a bit of oil that was spilled during an oil change, but the fill spout is on the passenger side.
Oh well, I'm not gonna get all worked up about it.

 

[Wyley87]

The oil could have been from the last install. It is always a good idea to lube the threads of those plugs prior to installing them. That way they don't seize up, then you have a larger problem on your hands.

Thats why I brushed some anti-seize lube on the threads of each plug before I installed them.

Perfect Scott, you have nothing to worry about. Sleep well tonight and tell your boss in the morning you were up all night fighting bears.

Now that shit is hilarious