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ebpda9
10-07-2002, 06:46 PM
well i switched today from CAI to short ram, and when i took the filter out i noticed that i got some oil in the filter. i knew the engine had some blow by but not to that extent. could it be from other causes like a malfunctioning PCV system ? or is blowby the only thing will put oil in the filter. the engine runs nice and hauls some ass when pressing on the gas, so i don't think it's only the blow by causing that. any ideas ?
ChrisCantSkate
10-07-2002, 07:26 PM
could be coming up from your valve cover and donw your intake? through the tube that connects them
ebpda9
10-07-2002, 07:31 PM
yup i forgot about that, but the intake has no signs of oil on it, just the filter
B the Turbo Pimp
10-08-2002, 01:42 PM
Originally posted by hondaman-iac
yup i forgot about that, but the intake has no signs of oil on it, just the filter

Well, some filters are wet filters, which have a non petroleum oil in them. I wouldn't worry about it at all, the oil helps to filter out dirt better than without. If the filter is made by K&N, DO NOT get rid of that oil, since it is necessary for it to work properly.
Accord Man
10-08-2002, 02:07 PM
LOL, I thought it was motor oil...
94_AcCoRd_EX
10-08-2002, 02:43 PM
I'm sure Stefan knows about regular filter oil being in there...
ebpda9
10-08-2002, 03:22 PM
i did not realize that at first, but it was engine oil in there.
ebpda9
10-15-2002, 03:58 PM
i tried to clean the throttle body today and it was filled with oil and the air plentum too. i guess i'm in for a new engine, or anew car