Oil spilled on air filter?
SubscribeHow much oil are we talking here? A few drops? Half a quart?
Where that air is headed, there's going to be oil anyway, so even if some oil were to make it through the filter there'd probably be no harm done. I'm no expert, though.
Where that air is headed, there's going to be oil anyway, so even if some oil were to make it through the filter there'd probably be no harm done. I'm no expert, though.
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Oil dries?Originally Posted by 2020
Probably spilled about 1/10th of a quart of oil. I have not driven the car for two days- just making sure the oil is all dried up on the filter.
Chuck is spot on here... We can't even get away with lightly oiled K&N Filters without blowing the MAF and that oil is made specifically not to come off... The oil won't dry, your only options are a can of brake-clean to break it down and clean it off COMPLETELY, or simply replace the air filter. You don't want to suck it down onto your MAF... chances are slim but not worth the risk imho.
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Where that air is headed, there's going to be oil anyway, so even if some oil were to make it through the filter there'd probably be no harm done. I'm no expert, though.
Note to board: Never follow my advice! Originally Posted by arash
How much oil are we talking here? A few drops? Half a quart?Where that air is headed, there's going to be oil anyway, so even if some oil were to make it through the filter there'd probably be no harm done. I'm no expert, though.

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