Why do I get Oil in my air cleaner box?
Same thing happens if you plug the vent line. The engine must breathe for as much as 40% of the compression gases (unburnt fuel/air mixture) can be involved in the blow-by; although, normally it is between 10 to 20 %. You can get oil in the box if the air filter is very dirty.
When is blow-by oil in air filter box?
Blow -by oil in Air Filter Box: When is it too much? Otherwise it is the stock engine. The engine runs just great. I’ve changed the oil and filter regularly w/the Polaris stuff. The dealer said the previous owner did the same as he’d get the parts there.
Why is my air filter filled with oil?
I noticed today the Air box drain caps were filled with oil. I took the box apart and sure enough the engine crankcase breather hose was delivering oil to the air box. The compartment with the breather hose was full of oil I hate to think the rings are shot, but there aren’t too many other options for an overpressurized crankcase pushing oil out.
Can you get oil in a blow by engine?
The engine must breathe for as much as 40% of the compression gases (unburnt fuel/air mixture) can be involved in the blow-by; although, normally it is between 10 to 20 %. You can get oil in the box if the air filter is very dirty.
Same thing happens if you plug the vent line. The engine must breathe for as much as 40% of the compression gases (unburnt fuel/air mixture) can be involved in the blow-by; although, normally it is between 10 to 20 %. You can get oil in the box if the air filter is very dirty.
What causes oil to get into the air filter?
Top 3 Reasons Engine Oil Gets in the Air Filter 1 A Clogged Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve The PCV valve is connected to an air intake housing via an… 2 Worn Piston Rings A second potential source of engine oil leaking into the air filter housing is due to worn piston… 3 Clogged Oil Passages More
What to do if you have an oil leak in your air filter?
Remove the breather cavity, which is underneath the oil tank, from the engine. Wipe the cavity clean with a rag and drop a thin, metal wire through the hole in the bottom to push out any clogs. Replace the breather cavity’s gasket.
The engine must breathe for as much as 40% of the compression gases (unburnt fuel/air mixture) can be involved in the blow-by; although, normally it is between 10 to 20 %. You can get oil in the box if the air filter is very dirty.