Spark Plug Tube Seals Leaking Engine Oil
A very common problem with the 1.7L equipped Honda Civic DX, EX, or LX is engine oil leaking into the spark plug tube from the valve cover spark plug tube seals.
Depending on how much and how long the spark plug tube seal has been leaking, the ignition coil's spark plug boot and the spark plug could be swimming in engine oil, which will cause the ignition coil to misfire.
If you encounter this, you have two options. The obvious one is to clean the oil off and reuse. The other one is to replace the ignition coil and the spark plug with a new one.
The only problem with the first option (the cleaning off of the oil) is that it isn't always a sure cure. So, if you clean and the misfire continues in that cylinder then you'll need to replace the ignition coil (because the boot is not replaceable).
Where To Buy The COP Ignition Coils
You can buy the COP ignition coil at your local auto parts store or if you're like me and need to save money on any kind of purchase, you can buy it online.
You can check it out here:
Honda 1.7L
More 1.7L Honda Civic Tutorials
You can find a complete list of tutorials for you Honda 1.7L equipped car here: 1.7L Honda Civic Index Of Articles.
Here's a small sample of the tutorials you'll find in the index:
- How To Do A Cylinder Balance Test (2001-2005 1.7L Honda).
- How To Test Trouble Code P0141 (2001-2005 Honda 1.7L).
- How To Test The TP Sensor (2001-2005 1.7L Honda Civic).
- How To Test Trouble Code P0135 (2001-2003 Honda 1.7L).
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