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Old May 12, 2004 | 09:17 AM
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that may be it for this maxima

After feeling vibrations while driving, I decided to check the spark plugs on my Maxima. It turned out that one of the plugs was covered in engine oil. I brought it to a mechanic and he said that mostly likely it's the piston ring that needs to be replaced. The job would cost around $1,500 because it will involve a lot of labor hours. He also said that I can keep on driving it until it quits. Any suggestions?
Old May 12, 2004 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by xilef
After feeling vibrations while driving, I decided to check the spark plugs on my Maxima. It turned out that one of the plugs was covered in engine oil. I brought it to a mechanic and he said that mostly likely it's the piston ring that needs to be replaced. The job would cost around $1,500 because it will involve a lot of labor hours. He also said that I can keep on driving it until it quits. Any suggestions?

I'd say get a second opinion. I can tell you that on previous cars I have owned I had oil on the spark plug and it turned out to be a valve cover gasket. I mean the guy could be right, but why not get another opinion and see what they have to say.
Old May 12, 2004 | 10:05 AM
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Umm refrain from 2x posting the same thing.
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