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Old 11-30-2006, 09:26 PM
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removed big sucker air cleaner and found small amount of oil on inside of filter is this normal ?
 
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Old 11-30-2006, 09:50 PM
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Very common issue, one cause is a little too much oil in the case!
 
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Old 11-30-2006, 09:59 PM
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yeah, mayhave been a tad over full
 
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yeah it is the blow by coming in from the crankcase.
 
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Old 12-01-2006, 11:39 AM
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geeez,,, I thought it was normal to have oil in your filter,,, isnt it why its there>>??
oooooops wrong filter,, my bad! lol
 
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