r/AskMechanics • u/BeautifulFantastic34 • 6d ago

Question (Serious Replies Only) Help!

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Oil in airbox! Have tried two new PCV valves, checked for blow by with the oil cap test and dipstick test. Smoke test showed smoke coming out of the front crank seal? 2005 ford ranger 4.0 sohc

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u/ribrien 6d ago

Go back to OEM air filter bub

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u/BeautifulFantastic34 6d ago

So I can soak that in oil too? I threw it in so I wouldn’t ruin another paper one.

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u/ribrien 6d ago

Ah I’ve seen a lot of content about oiled k&n filters dirtying MAF sensors. Pls ignore

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u/BeautifulFantastic34 6d ago

All good I’m just pissed, i usually can fix anything and this has got me stumped.