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Can too much engine oil result in an oily air filter?

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YOUR RESEARCHCan too much engine oil result in an oily air filter?

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Had my AOS replaced after it failed.

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I think I'd put rubber gloves on, take the plug out when engine cold, then put it back in after an unmeasured quart or so of oil drains out into a clean pan.

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Replace air filter tonight, and the bottom had engine oil

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I replaced my air filter tonight, and the bottom had engine oil.

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Can too much engine oil result in an oily air filter?

Clean pan

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I think I'd put rubber gloves on, take the plug out when engine cold, then put it back in after an unmeasured quart or so of oil drains out into a clean pan.

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Fill of oil can do all kinds of bad things

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An over fill of oil can do all kinds of bad things.

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Replace procedure

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Taking the filter out is OK and part of Porsche's standard oil change procedure.

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I think I'd put rubber gloves on, take the plug out when engine cold, then put it back in after an unmeasured quart or so of oil drains out into a clean pan.

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Fill of oil can do all kinds of bad things

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An over fill of oil can do all kinds of bad things.

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Can too much engine oil result in an oily air filter?

Replace after it failed

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Had my AOS replaced after it failed.

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Can too much engine oil result in an oily air filter?

Replace air filter tonight, and the bottom had engine oil

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I replaced my air filter tonight, and the bottom had engine oil.

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Can too much engine oil result in an oily air filter?

Replace procedure

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Taking the filter out is OK and part of Porsche's standard oil change procedure.

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POST 1Original post

Had my AOS replaced after it failed. They overfilled my oil, and indicated it wouldn't be a problem. I took a long right turn, and the idle was off for a bit. I replaced my air filter tonight, and the bottom had engine oil. Could the engine oil be there due to the overfill? Or is it likely AOS related? Took out about 1/3 quart, still on overfull!

POST 3Original post

at an Indy. Looks like they also forgot to put back a bolt forward of the AOS, which might be more of a harness secure, but still.... Not too impressed...

POST 4Original post

It never ceases to amaze me how people can under achieve my low expectations..carl

POST 5Original post

better find another indy.. have em drain the oil. your MAF sensor cost 229.00 dollar if i recall right. and it dont like oil.. Lemon

POST 6Original post

You don't think it's AOS related, but rather overfill?

POST 7Original post

You don't need to drain all the oil. Remove the filter canister. It will hold a small amt of oil. Rinse and repeat until you're at the proper level - which is a bar below the full line. An over fill of oil can do all kinds of bad things. Any mechanic who says it's OK is not a good mechanic.

POST 8Original post

Don't know that I like the "empty oil filter cannister" suggestion. That means there will be an air bubble in the oiling system when the engine is running. I think I'd put rubber gloves on, take the plug out when engine cold, then put it back in after an unmeasured quart or so of oil drains out into a clean pan.

POST 9Original post

Taking the filter out is OK and part of Porsche's standard oil change procedure. It refills every time you turn the key.

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