Recently changed the spark plugs in my 2000 5.4L and one plug on each side was covered in oil. Just how bad is this. How do I fix it?

 

how bad were the plugs? and is the air filter clean?

 

How many miles and what kind of plugs were in it ? What plugs are in it now?

 

105K with AC Delco plugs. I replaced with Motorcraft. I've owned it since 44K miles and this is the first plug job. They were not terrible but definately needed the chage. Air filter is K&N and hasn't been cleaned in a while. Another possible important thing to add, I don't drive the truck much anymore, only 3k since January this year.

 

AC Delco's aren't the originals. They have been changed before. It should run lots better w/motorcrafts - good choice.

I wouldn't worry about the oil, plugs were most likley spent and not firing right.

 

those plugs have been changed once before. factory has motorcrafts. chevy uses acdelco. make sure the filter is clean. your crank case breather hose is after the air filter and once it gets clogged or dirty from oil dirt or a plastic bag in one case(dont ask ) it will try to get the air from the crank case pulling oil with it. just a simple check.

 

Thanks a lot for your info, I appreciate your help.

One other thing while I'm here. I just got a P1405 DPFE code and checked into it finding a collapsed lower hose. I just replaced the hose and the service light is still on. Should I also replace the DPFE sensor or wait and see if the service light goes out? Hose replacement was just today.

 

P1405 DPFE Sensor Upstream Hose Off Or Plugged
unhook the negative side of the battery and turn your lights on for about 10 seconds then hook it back up and the light should be out. if it comes back on with the same code then you need a new sensor (motorcraft only).

 

- Sorry dude , but I gottuh know - What did you do ?

 

there was a ford e150 van at my dads shop one day for a tuneup and when i took the air filter out there was a plastic bag on it . i didnt do anything except replace it and laugh. the customer laughed with me when i showed him.

 

- That's funny , what , did it get sucked up thru the fenderwell somehow? Or was it installed

 

i have absolutely no clue.

 

Did it say "WALMART" on the bag

Was it at-least perforated ? hahaha..

Alright , I'll stop with the questions

 

it may have at one point but it didnt when i took it out. it was faded so i guess its been there a while. but jiffy lube was the last one to change the oil according to the sticker. i do remember that. it was just the funniest thing because who would have thought that, as soon as they take out the filter, there would be a plastic bag on it