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2002-2006 Nissan Altima: Why is there oil in the spark plug well?

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:18:20 -0700

2003 Nissan Altima, 3.5, 110,000 miles.

Went to change the spark plugs after obd2 read a misfire in cylinder six, when i removed the ignition coil it was soaked in oil, as well as the spark plug when i removed it.I Wiped out most the oil and finished replacing the plugs. After starting it the first time white smoke was pouring out the exhaust for a min or so and stopped,and the car drove fine.

However today i started it up and it was misfiring again, worse than before and this time the check engine light kept flashing all the way home, p0306, cylinder six misfire. What could be causing oil to get in the spark plug well? Im assuming the oil is causing the misfire.

Please Advise

⟐ Answer edited 1月 20, 2026 at 12:18 GMT-7

2002-2006 Nissan Altima: No acceleration when car in Drive

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 01:57:09 -0700

Started car, went in reverse and when put car in drive car limped and no acceleration. Car check engine light came on. Car slowly rolled until I parked it again. Rested car for several minutes and started again and was able to accelerate to get home. Check engine light stays on. Could it be bad gas, clogged fuel filter?

⟐ Commented 9月 26, 2023 at 1:57 GMT-7

2002-2006 Nissan Altima: it cranks won't fire or not getting any fuel

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 02:50:24 -0700

2003 nissan atimal it cranks won't fire or not getting any fuel don't hear fuel pump when come on.

⟐ Commented 1月 31, 2024 at 2:50 GMT-7

2002-2007 Nissan Murano: Why when I pour water in my radiator it comes out of the oil drain plu

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 22:09:58 -0700

Just bought a 03 Murano took off the plastic that covers the radiator and found the radiator cap it was low on antifreeze I started filling it up and it was leaking on the right side of the engine I continued to fill with water to find the leak is think it's the oil cooler line easy to fix…. But now my oil has 2 gallons of water in the oil pan …pulled the plug and drained it out …now as fast as I put the water in it comes out of the oil drain plug…. please help thanks

⟐ Commented 8月 02, 2025 at 22:09 GMT-7

2002-2006 Nissan Altima: 03 Altima will turn but won't start

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:37:35 -0700

We just bought a 03 Nissan Altima with 73000 miles on it. It was barely driven by the elderly lady that owned it. We went to start it and it will turn but won't fire. Any ideas? We can't take it to get it scanned since it won't start, and I don't want to pay to get it towed somewhere. HELP!!!

⟐ Answered 8月 05, 2025 at 9:37 GMT-7

2002-2006 Nissan Altima: Service Engine Soon.what this mean\

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 23:43:52 -0700

my car service engine soon came on

⟐ Commented 8月 27, 2023 at 23:43 GMT-7

Nissan Juke: Timing chain replacement, when?

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:41:48 -0700

I have a Nissan Juke, 2013, when does the timing chain need to be replaced?

⟐ Commented 10月 20, 2025 at 10:41 GMT-7

2013-Pesent Nissan Pathfinder: 2014 Pathfinder Transmission issues

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:53:31 -0700

My dad’s 2014 Nissan Pathfinder recently started having what we beleive are transmission issues. as we attempt to accelerate it feels like the transmission is “slipping”, or put differently the car starts to shake a bit and it feels like power is not being applied to the wheels. we think its transmission related because when we put it in D or R it takes a moment and the car is almost like it’s in neutral before power is applied to the wheels. it takes 3-4 seconds now for the power to get applied, and then it feels like its “slipping” . i dont know if my description of the problem helps but its the best i can do. my dad said he reseached some info online and apparently this is a problem that nissan knows about but is not doing anything about to fix. he mentioned it might be a software related issue and had mentioned that some people had the problem fixed when a combination ofa valve was replaced with a software update. he said he already had the value in question replaced a while ago so im not sure what to do here. hes going to take it in but i'd love to be able to offer some helpful info as i fear this issue is going to be expensive. thanks!

⟐ Answer accepted 3月 20, 2026 at 7:53 GMT-7

2002-2006 Nissan Altima: Won’t go over 2rpm

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:18:33 -0700

My 2006 Nissan Altima won’t accelerate over 2RPM, when it goes above that it starts jerking, almost feels like it’s choking. I just changed the Camshaft Sensor because it wouldn’t accelerate when I pressed the gas pedal at all. It now goes, but only until it reaches about 21/2 Rpms. It has a new MAF sensor and just replaced the throttle body sensor. Please help I don’t know what else it could be. I’ve recently learned about something called fail safe mode? Could that be my problem? If so, how do I fix that??

⟐ Commented 7月 30, 2025 at 9:18 GMT-7

Nissan Sunny: My AC is not working

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 23:40:31 -0700

In a hot sunny day it just blow out hot air, does that gonna effect on cold weather too on fogs formation on windscreens

⟐ Answered 4月 24, 2023 at 23:40 GMT-7

2002-2006 Nissan Altima: 02 Nissan altima won't start

Wed, 17 May 2023 03:43:51 -0700

I had my valve cover gasket fail and it leaked oil into my spark plug well. So I replaced the valve cover and that spark plug boot that was full of oil, installed new spark plugs and now the car won't start. Just turns over... Could the oil in that spark plug well have killed my coil pack? And would that keep my car from starting?

⟐ Commented 5月 17, 2023 at 3:43 GMT-7

2007-2013 Nissan Rogue: Heater A/C blower motor not working!

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:36:29 -0700

The blower motor quick working in our 2011 Nissan Rogue SL. It’s completely dead. I replaced the resistor….that didn’t fix it. I then replaced the blower motor….and that didn’t fix it. I’ve checked the fuses and every relay I can find (under dash and under hood). I pulled the climate controls (three knobs) to see if there was any obvious issues such as burn marks on the circuit board….nothing. I’m at a loss. Any thoughts, or words of wisdom?

⟐ Commented 3月 10, 2026 at 5:36 GMT-7

Nissan: Remote central-locking system not working on Nissan Almera?

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:51:02 -0700

When i try to open or close my nissan almera with the remote on the key, nothing happens. But when i'm in the car en close the doors with the centrallocking-switch in de car, all the doors close. I can close the doors from te inside and the drivers-one with the key, but my trunk can't be closed... no lock to close. Somebody knows where te receiver for the centrallocking with the key is?

⟐ Answered 3月 29, 2026 at 19:51 GMT-7

2008-2013 Nissan Altima: How can I find out why none of the buttons on my steering wheel work?

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:23:38 -0700

None of the buttons on my steering wheel are working, including the horn! But when the car alarm is triggered the horn goes off, so I know it works. How can I find out what’s wrong and try to fix it myself? Ignition button to the side of steering wheel works fine, wipers & blinkers work too, just no buttons!

⟐ Answer accepted 10月 02, 2025 at 6:23 GMT-7

1985-1995 Nissan Pathfinder: My 1994 nissan won't start

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 05:56:17 -0700

my 1994 nissan pathfinder won't start have changed fuel pump sensor,plugs and wires ,distributor bug nd rotator and ignition coil any help would be greatly appreciated am at wits end

⟐ Commented 7月 30, 2024 at 5:56 GMT-7

Nissan Sunny N16 2000-2005: Why dose my car cut power after some distance

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:41:17 -0700

Why do my car cut power after some distance

⟐ Commented 7月 17, 2024 at 7:41 GMT-7

2002-2006 Nissan Altima: clutch adjustment nissan altima

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 12:05:08 -0700

how do you adjust the clutch on 2002 nissan altima

⟐ Answered 1月 07, 2019 at 12:05 GMT-7

Nissan Sunny: How to solve an issue with a 2005 Nissan Sunny.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 07:57:59 -0700

How to solve an issue with a 2005 Nissan Sunny. When you come to a stop while in Drive (D) with the brakes applied, the car shakes and the RPM fluctuates for about half a minute. When the RPM increases slightly, the shaking stops. You've taken it to several mechanics who cleaned the throttle, replaced the throttle sensor, cable, coil, and plugs, I spent 60 Kuwaiti dinars without any improvement.

⟐ Commented 9月 14, 2025 at 7:57 GMT-7

1997-2004 Nissan Frontier: Vehicle cranking and not starting

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:50:08 -0700

Hi, my 2002 Nissan Frontier with ZD30 engine is cranking and not starting.

I replaced the crankshaft sensor and still nothing.

Looking for the cam sensor to see if it is bad.

Please help!

⟐ Commented 7月 06, 2025 at 20:50 GMT-7

2005-2015 Nissan Xterra: No Acceleratror pedal control

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 20:26:03 -0700

I got a code p2122, accelerator control sensor on my 2005 Nissan x trail. I have changed the pedal control sensor and the fuel control on the intake and checked the connectivity of all 6 wires from the pedal to the control body and all seems to be fine. I still have engine light on with code p2122 and no response to the pedal still. Where should i go searching now?

⟐ Commented 2月 10, 2022 at 20:26 GMT-7