Electrics: - Oil in spark plug holes

Hoggy32 · Jun 24th, 2017, 22:27

Volvo V40 1.8i GDI 2001 (haven't changed spark plugs ever since we got it like 10 years ago lol)

I replaced the old NGK sparkplugs with some BRISK Premium plus today and I found out that 2nd and 4th hole had oil in it, like. a lot of oil.

I removed the oil and put in all new spark plugs and the car runs like before. I'm afraid that those 2 cylinders doesn't work.

I've been planing on running the car like usual but to check the holes in a week to see if there has been any oil leak there.

Any recommendations?

canis · Jun 25th, 2017, 18:08

So, are you driving around while misfiring?

Antz · Jun 25th, 2017, 18:16

You havent changed the plugs in 10 years and now you're worried about a bit of oil?

I bet the oil will be old oil from carelessly spilling oil when fitting it up.

Hoggy32 · Jun 25th, 2017, 19:36

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Originally Posted by canis

So, are you driving around while misfiring?

Haven't got any error code or heard unusual sound from the engine ever since I've driven this car and it's been like 3-4 years I've driven it around.

How would I notice misfires in the cylinders without taking out each plug and test.

canis · Jun 25th, 2017, 19:42

You said those cylinders don't work. Two cylinders not working is impossible to miss; rough running, very little power, etc.

Oil spillage was my first thought too. Was there much oil on top?

Hoggy32 · Jun 25th, 2017, 20:02

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Originally Posted by canis

You said those cylinders don't work. Two cylinders not working is impossible to miss; rough running, very little power, etc.

Oil spillage was my first thought too. Was there much oil on top?

Yeah there was a lot of oil on top of those spark plugs. So you're saying it shouldn't be any bigger issue?
Because from what I read on internet and youtube videos the cylinder would not work properly if there is oil in it.

EDIT: The car is running smooth, idle's perfect etc.

nutzu · Jun 30th, 2017, 07:33

you should make a picture. i bought recently the car and also had some oil on top. I think that was from pouring oil carelessly. i cleaned all and seems to be ok.

if you car is running smooth, then all of the cylinders are working.

druid · Jun 30th, 2017, 15:16

I had the same with mine, i would say spillage.

colnet · Jun 30th, 2017, 17:32

I changed the filler cap gasket, problem solved.

Hoggy32 · Jun 30th, 2017, 22:30

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Originally Posted by colnet

I changed the filler cap gasket, problem solved.

How is it supposed to sit? I didn't know which way I should put it back when I replaced the spark plugs, also how much does those cost?

Jun 24th, 2017, 22:27	#1
Hoggy32 Member Last Online: Nov 2nd, 2023 23:03 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Gavle	Oil in spark plug holes Volvo V40 1.8i GDI 2001 (haven't changed spark plugs ever since we got it like 10 years ago lol) I replaced the old NGK sparkplugs with some BRISK Premium plus today and I found out that 2nd and 4th hole had oil in it, like. a lot of oil. I removed the oil and put in all new spark plugs and the car runs like before. I'm afraid that those 2 cylinders doesn't work. I've been planing on running the car like usual but to check the holes in a week to see if there has been any oil leak there. Any recommendations?

Jun 25th, 2017, 18:16	#3
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	You havent changed the plugs in 10 years and now you're worried about a bit of oil? I bet the oil will be old oil from carelessly spilling oil when fitting it up. __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Jun 30th, 2017, 15:16	#8
druid V40 Owner Last Online: Dec 13th, 2020 01:28 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tonyrefail, Souh Wales. View Photos By: druid	I had the same with mine, i would say spillage. __________________ *An MS Warior living one day at a time* "Neville" 207,000 so far. Water use 0 - oil negligible....

Jun 25th, 2017, 18:08	#2
canis Non Fragile Last Online: Oct 13th, 2023 05:46 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chadderton, Oldham	So, are you driving around while misfiring?

Jun 25th, 2017, 19:42	#5
canis Non Fragile Last Online: Oct 13th, 2023 05:46 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chadderton, Oldham	You said those cylinders don't work. Two cylinders not working is impossible to miss; rough running, very little power, etc. Oil spillage was my first thought too. Was there much oil on top?

Jun 30th, 2017, 07:33	#7
nutzu New Member Last Online: Aug 21st, 2017 06:10 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GL	you should make a picture. i bought recently the car and also had some oil on top. I think that was from pouring oil carelessly. i cleaned all and seems to be ok. if you car is running smooth, then all of the cylinders are working.

Jun 30th, 2017, 17:32	#9
colnet Senior Member Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2024 18:41 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Aylesford, SarFeast	I changed the filler cap gasket, problem solved.

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