Oil in the air filter box.

Newbiker08 · 08-03-2008, 07:28 AM

I Just bought my '03 used. I am the third owner.

I am more mechanically inclined than the previous owner so I have been playing catch-up on maintenance. I cleaned the air filter with some air and then drained the water drain for the air filter box. Water didn't drain out oil did. I then looked and saw that I am at the low mark on the sight glass. 200 miles ago it was at the full mark. The previous owner is a coworker, and he said" he never had any problem with oil loss." I do tend to believe him.

Could my air filter be so clogged that the engine intake is pulling suction on the breather line and pulling oil out of the engine/transmission? any ideas?

08-03-2008, 07:28 AM	#1
Newbiker08 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 14	Oil in the air filter box. I Just bought my '03 used. I am the third owner. I am more mechanically inclined than the previous owner so I have been playing catch-up on maintenance. I cleaned the air filter with some air and then drained the water drain for the air filter box. Water didn't drain out oil did. I then looked and saw that I am at the low mark on the sight glass. 200 miles ago it was at the full mark. The previous owner is a coworker, and he said" he never had any problem with oil loss." I do tend to believe him. Could my air filter be so clogged that the engine intake is pulling suction on the breather line and pulling oil out of the engine/transmission? any ideas? __________________ Keep the shiny side up, and the rubber side down. Its the number one rule to keep your ass of the ground. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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