My car has never done anything like this before, the engine is strong the transmission is strong, I had new spark plugs put in, one of the plugs had oil in it,I was driving then all of a sudden i lost power, my fuel pump is fine and my filter is fine, just put a good battery in , abd started the car but it wouldnt kick over why? i had a friend put new spark plugs in ,one of them had oil in it, but he wiped the oil out and put the plug back in.I dont have any noises on the car ,
What makes this problem better or worse?
i didnt have any problems hot or cold the engine.
How long has your 1996 Dodge Intrepid had this problem?
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Hello, sometimes when removing the ignition wires to replace the spark plugs, you can cause the rubber of the cables that have most certainly dry rotted over the years of use, age and heat to crack and cause spark to leak. When this happens, your ignition system may not operate as needed, causing a misfire or a situation where the engine won't run.
This is a guess, of course, but comes to light as this is the work that was recently done and a relevant possible cause.
A spark plug with oil on it does indicate a possible internal engine issue, but probably not enough of an issue to prevent the engine from starting.
Either way, hands on testing is needed to check for ignition spark, fuel delivery, air to the intake and more.
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