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Old 09-17-2010, 01:37 AM #1
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Oil on spark plugs?

Need some help, I recently changed the spark plugs on my 4runner and noticed that only one had a little bit of oil on the threading. I also noticed a ticking sound from the engine when it is idelling. A mechanic said it may be the rings need to be replaced and that it would be a 2k and up, but he wasnt the best help, any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
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Mine had oil on the threads as well.

In one of the threads, members discussed using anti-seize on the new plugs. There was a post someone mentioned using synthetic motor oil on the threads in place of anti-seize. It was also mentioned that the use synthetic motor oil on the threads is how GM recommends plugs be installed in the LS Corvette engine.
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Mine had oil on the threads as well.

In one of the threads, members discussed using anti-seize on the new plugs. There was a post someone mentioned using synthetic motor oil on the threads in place of anti-seize. It was also mentioned that the use synthetic motor oil on the threads is how GM recommends plugs be installed in the LS Corvette engine.


I was taught to put oil on the threads years ago. I continued to do it up until I changed the plugs on my 4R (I used anti-sieze). Check it again in another month or so and see if it's there...it probably won't be.

You don't say what year your 4R is - but my 4G ticks too - as do most others. There is a thread here somewhere that shows how you might be able to reduce it. It doesn't bother me too much so I can't vouch for how effective it is....but others have said it works.

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