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28 Nov 2008, 03:22 pm
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Oil in the filter case
So, I've had my 2008 PT Vert T-lite for 3K miles now. Bought from dealer with 22K on it. I check the air filter today, and its filthy. Has oil spots on it also (wish I'd taken pix of it). I look down into the case, and this is what I see. A very oily breather filter (foam) and oil in the bottom of the case (see photos). My question is: is this generally considered "normal", or do I have a PCV problem?
    
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28 Nov 2008, 08:31 pm
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Re: Oil in the filter case
Blowby is very normal for any turbo engine. I have an 07 and have the same thing. just clean the oil out of the air box on occasion.
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30 Nov 2008, 05:09 pm
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Re: Oil in the filter case
Agree. Normal. Do a search on "catch can"...
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'05 Limited Turbo Lite, (Silver, of course)4-wheel ABS, Sunroof, Spoiler. Mods: E&G Classic grill, K&N FIPK, BTG duals, rear lowered 1.5", LED washer lights, $20 catch can, Aoogah horn, Weatherflectors, Sunroof Deflector, Fuzzy Dice, rear logo flames, rear pinstripe graphic, Gen3 Taillights, rear sway bar, hood struts, Strut bar. Traded in '02 Silver Touring Edition w/87,000 miles
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30 Nov 2008, 06:47 pm
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Re: Oil in the filter case
Normal, as many have posted on this.
Although my GT vert doesn't seem to have as much oil blowback as some. I use the cleaner for my AirRaid filter (on the other PT) to clean the filter sponge every time I get an oil change. Air filter was very clean this time.
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Frank, aka SOONERCRUISER, and ...QuickSilver 2.....the 2010 Couture Edition
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30 Nov 2008, 08:31 pm
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Re: Oil in the filter case
my air filter has 19,000 miles on it with little oil or dirt on it. Also, the little filter is pretty clean, and soap and water clean the oil off it when it becomes dirty.
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30 Nov 2008, 08:46 pm
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Re: Oil in the filter case
I used a carburetor spray cleaner on my foam piece and it cleaned it right up.
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