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What is this stuff in my spark plugs wires?

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Old 04-20-2017, 08:58 PM
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See attached photo, there is this yellow greenish gunk in the spark plug wires and I am not sure if it is normal or not. If it isn't how do I clean it?


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looks like dielectric grease
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Dielectric grease, perhaps. Helps keep the boots from sticking to the plugs allowing for easier removal as well as providing some corrosion resistance.
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So it is totally normal and nothing to worry about?
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Normal. Next time you change your plugs or wires, just wipe it out and put some new grease in there.
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did you think the electricity was leaking out?
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did you think the electricity was leaking out?
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did you think the electricity was leaking out?
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did you think the electricity was leaking out?
Yes exactly. lol

But really my cars idle is not 100% perfect and I thought that could be the problem
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Clean your MAF.
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