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I have a 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage LS, it has about 90,000 miles on it, 1.8l engine. I changed the spark plugs today # 2&4 had oil on the threads. We drove from Springfield, IL to San Antonio, TX in Sept. In Jan I had to add a quart of oil. Should I just live with this or is there a way to lessen the problem?

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If the tip of the spark plug is oily your engine is burning oil. If oil is just dripping down on the plugs externally you need a valve cover gasket.


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Thank you.  It looks like I need a valve cover gasket


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