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Re: Oil consumption after installing new spark plu (archive)
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Posted by Bob on April 10, 2000 at 07:23:21:

In Reply to: Oil consumption after installing new spark plugs posted by JBoz on April 09, 2000 at 22:16:36:

: Any ideas on this. I installed some new Bosch Platinum (those 4 prong ones) and now the car seems to be buring oil. I had the regular Bosch ones in there before and it did not burn a drop for over 2000 miles. Now, after installing the new Platinums 2 weeks ago it has burned about 1/2 quart in 500 - 750 miles. I have checked for leaks and none found. I know this is not normal. The car is a '93 with 50K miles. Could it be the new plugs? Any ideas?

It is possible that you did not properly torque the plugs. If they are loose the engine will suck in more oil.

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