Oil in my airfilter
08-19-2010, 03:52 PM
#7
Also make sure to check/clean your MAF with MAF cleaner after cleaning out the oil. Bad things can happen if oil gets on that sensor. For example, one forum member on here had a Typhoon II intake and the oil from the filter leaked onto his MAF which caused him to run rich. His CAT filled up with unburned fuel and one day the CAT caught on fire while he was driving down the highway.
08-19-2010, 04:28 PM
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The dealer overfilled mine and the oil ate away the rubber portion of the filter. The filter literally fell appart. If you decide to keep it clean it like crazy good.
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08-19-2010, 06:58 PM
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I would just replace it.....if you can't afford a filter, this is NOT the car to have!
AND................yeak clean that MAF and get a catch can as you already know!
Yes, the oil can get in there others ways, but is mainly due to overfilling, so I'd have a little discussion with whomever is doing your oil changes. Even if it happens to be the "Mechanically Challenged" one!
AND................yeak clean that MAF and get a catch can as you already know!
Yes, the oil can get in there others ways, but is mainly due to overfilling, so I'd have a little discussion with whomever is doing your oil changes. Even if it happens to be the "Mechanically Challenged" one!
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08-21-2010, 02:20 AM
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If your add the low mark on the dip stick your about a quart off and a little off... Just add a quart, you dont have to keep it at F the whole time, as long as its withing the low and full line you will be fine.
08-21-2010, 03:08 AM
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I know I know I probably could do it I just tend to be in a rush and just pour a bit in tbh last top up I didnt think id gone over but its hard to tell at the minute the crappy weather hear causes moisture to get in the oil giving us milky gunk when you pull the dipstick out.
Il try harder next time promise
Il try harder next time promise
08-21-2010, 08:17 AM
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It's better to do that than suffer the consequences down the road. I'll check mine about every two fillups. No wait.....the reality is I usually check it once a week on the weekend.
If you make it a habit, then it's easy. I've just made it part of my overall routine at some point on a Saturday or Sunday.
This isn't at you, but everyone............
And for God's sake, use the dip stick when adding oil, that's what it's there for. Add some, then check, then add more if needed. It ain't rocket science.
If you make it a habit, then it's easy. I've just made it part of my overall routine at some point on a Saturday or Sunday.
This isn't at you, but everyone............
And for God's sake, use the dip stick when adding oil, that's what it's there for. Add some, then check, then add more if needed. It ain't rocket science.