AIR FILTER HAS OIL IN IT ?

[legohead]

Hi everyone just a quick question my air filter has oil on it quite a bit of oil really. Now i havent had the air filter off since i bought it so i dont know how long ago it was changed could of been years ago could of been recent  ive asked a couple of people what this could be and my answers vary from knackered engine to air filter just being old so i thought id ask some people who know what there on about thats where i hope you lot may have a answer 

[trog_nfs]

WHat engine is it?

Most likely is its an old air filter, and your engine breather pipes are a bit clogged, which does happen over time.

Put in a new filter and clean out your breather pipes.

[legohead]

WHat engine is it?

Most likely is its an old air filter, and your engine breather pipes are a bit clogged, which does happen over time.

Put in a new filter and clean out your breather pipes.

Hi the engine is a 1.4 on a 95 reg i just dont want the engine to be on its way out as i want to start it as a project

[Seanl]

As above. Is it a standard paper filter, or an aftermarket "performance foam filter" type thing? Reason being as they are supposed to be oiled. It isnt black heavy oil though obviously, just light greasy stuff.

[legohead]

As above. Is it a standard paper filter, or an aftermarket "performance foam filter" type thing? Reason being as they are supposed to be oiled. It isnt black heavy oil though obviously, just light greasy stuff.

Hi no it is thick black oil thats the problem  its a normal paper air filter its not looking good is it

[Seanl]

Just clean all pipes out and replace the filter. Only about a fiver for a filter, then just keep an eye on it over the next couple of weeks. Doubt its anything sinister though.

[trog_nfs]

So its an AEX engine yeah? Very prone to clogged breathers. Take em off, bit of a clean every now and again. Its nowt to worry about

[legohead]

  :grin:Its all sorted it was a blocked breather and needed a service good as new thanks for the help lads

[shelaghmk3gti]

hi, sorry to butt in, but are the breathers the same thing that my neighbour was telling me that used to get clogged and cause water to get into the footwell? ( on his mk 1 i might add)
 can anyone upload a pic of the breathers please, pretty please x

[trog_nfs]

hi, sorry to butt in, but are the breathers the same thing that my neighbour was telling me that used to get clogged and cause water to get into the footwell? ( on his mk 1 i might add)
 can anyone upload a pic of the breathers please, pretty please x

In a word, No.

The engine breathers are the pipes in the bay that feed oil vapour back into the intake.
You're thinking of the drains in the doors.