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OIL COVERED SPARK PLUGS: WHAT IS THE CAUSE AND HOW TO FIX IT

When you detect oil on your spark plugs, you must be aware of the fact that it is bad news for your engine. But you don’t have to panic on the situation, as it might not be as bad as you think. There could be multiple reasons why oil can find its way on the spark plug . One of the cause can be by leaking valve cover or spark plug o-ring. As spark plug is the heart of the engine, you need to take extra care for the same. Given below are the causes of oil-covered spark plugs and tips on how to fix it. Causes of Oil On Spark Plug There might be several causes of how and why your spark plug is covered in oil. Some of those are listed below: Valve Cover Gaskets Valve cover gaskets keep the oil on the cylinder heads and away from the rest of the engine. Due to high temperatures in the engine environment, these gaskets tend to wear, allowing the oil leakages. This dripping oil then reaches the spark plugs and causes the oil on the plug condition. Spark Plug O-Ring This ring is t...

Show some love to your spark plug

Riders love their vehicles way too much. They take care of it like their own baby. They clean it properly and get timely maintenance check up for the same. They take care of the smallest of things in their vehicle. But for many riders, even the smallest of the things, like spark plugs don’t matter. For them, they are just those things that screw into the cylinder head. To make your machine run better and longer, you have to take care of them.The little things add up over time and create big problems. To avoid this, below are some tips to show some love and attention to your spark plug: Installing the Spark Plug Spark Plugs  are the heart of the engine. It is because of them that the engine starts. You have to be extra careful while installing a spark plug. If you are a new user, you must refer to the manual first in order to install a new spark plug. Make sure you don’t miss out any point on the manual because one small mistake and it can create great damage to your vehic...