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Earlier this week, my XJ began to strain a bit when starting, and after starting it a second time about 30 min later, the check engine light came on. The light was not flashing, so I took it to advance auto the next day. The codes read for a miss-fire in cylinders 3 & 4. I purchased new spark plugs thinking that was the issue. Due to a major snow storm and a lack of a garage, I was forced to limp along to work for a couple of days before I could even get under the hood. This morning when I attempted to start it, the engine would turn over but not start. I borrowed a neighbors car to get to work, and replaced the spark plugs this evening.
Now I am still facing the same problem. The engine will turn over and only "start" when I give it gas (bad I know). As soon as I let off the gas, the engine dies. It is also burning oil.
Both of the old spark plugs have a coating of oil on them.
What do you guys think? Worn piston rings? Worn valve guides? Blown head gasket? Worn out distributor cap?
Any ideas would be great!
Earlier this week, my XJ began to strain a bit when starting, and after starting it a second time about 30 min later, the check engine light came on. The light was not flashing, so I took it to advance auto the next day. The codes read for a miss-fire in cylinders 3 & 4. I purchased new spark plugs thinking that was the issue. Due to a major snow storm and a lack of a garage, I was forced to limp along to work for a couple of days before I could even get under the hood. This morning when I attempted to start it, the engine would turn over but not start. I borrowed a neighbors car to get to work, and replaced the spark plugs this evening.
Now I am still facing the same problem. The engine will turn over and only "start" when I give it gas (bad I know). As soon as I let off the gas, the engine dies. It is also burning oil.
Both of the old spark plugs have a coating of oil on them.
What do you guys think? Worn piston rings? Worn valve guides? Blown head gasket? Worn out distributor cap?
Any ideas would be great!