Q: Spark plug closest to firewall /on 4.0 grand cherokee has oil on it

asked by on March 10, 2017

changed spark plugs because car shuts off at idle jeep 4.0 grand cherokee. anyhow changed spark plugs andone hadoil on it . the one closeset to firwall

My car has 124000 miles.

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