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batlashes
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Aug 14, 2012, 2:52 PM
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Found a little dirty sponge near my air filter
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Hello dere!
I changed the air filter in my 95 Ford Escort today and noticed there is a little sponge on the side that is very dirty. I cleaned up the puddle of oil underneath it and took it out to dust it off but I'm not sure how to clean and re-oil it.
I googled but found most posts are for motorcycles. Does anyone have advice for how to clean or replace it? It's looking pretty brittle.
First post, many thanks if you have any thoughts!
Daisy
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Hammer Time
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Aug 14, 2012, 3:31 PM
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That's not supposed to be oiled on purpose. It's there to prevent the oil from the crankcase fumes from being sucked into the intake.
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batlashes
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Aug 14, 2012, 3:41 PM
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It's really yukky, should I clean it?
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Hammer Time
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Aug 14, 2012, 3:57 PM
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Yeah, wash it out if you can without destroying it.
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batlashes
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Aug 14, 2012, 4:01 PM
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I'll be gentle! Thanks for setting me straight, I so appreciate it.
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Aug 14, 2012, 4:02 PM
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There like a dollar or two at the parts store.
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Aug 14, 2012, 4:04 PM)
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batlashes
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Aug 14, 2012, 4:29 PM
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Good idea, mine is really crumbling. Thanks for the tip! All the oil changes I've had and no one has touched that little sponge -- I wonder why.
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Discretesignals
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Aug 14, 2012, 4:33 PM
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Eeew...I wouldn't touch one either. Who knows where it has been...
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Aug 14, 2012, 5:30 PM
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