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After reading the many threads here about how to change spark plugs, I
thought I was prepared for anything when I lifted aside the windshield
washer tank and air intake of our Forester (2001, 125K miles) and chose as
the first plug to replace the forward one on the passenger side. When I
plucked off the connecter, some oil spilled out. It came from what
appeared to be a small space between the end of the spark plug well and
the engine cover. Some of it trickled down into the spark plug well. This
didn't seem right, so I cleaned it out as best I could and put everything
back together pending consultation with the experts here. Can't recall
anybody here saying anything about encountering oil when removing spark
plug connectors. What does it mean?
If you're lucky, it means the gasket on the bottom of the spark plug
wasn't quite seated correctly, or some oil spilled on it while you were
adding/changing oil.
If you're not lucky, it means the rings are going and a rebuild might soon
be in order.