Q: Oil in my injector harness connector
My car has a cylinder misfire 4 and I have changed everything like valve gasket, plugs, coils, injector, pcv and no changes. Now I see oil from the injector harness connector. Could that be the problem?
My car has 173000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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Hi Lewis. Thanks for contacting us today. Oil can impact many electrical system components, especially if the oil leaks into the spark plug well. It’s probably best to have a professional mechanic complete an engine misfiring inspection so they can isolate the root issue and ensure the right repairs can be completed.
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