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Old 10-07-2004, 01:37 PM
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This may be normal.

I seriously doubt that engine blowby could make it to the air filter since the stock 115 uses an oil bath filter that is remotely located from the engine.

Some questions:
How long have you owned this vehicle?

Ever checked the filter before?

Does this car still have the original filter setup (see pic)?

If it is stock, the oil in the filter will become dirty and discolored over time as it traps contaminates from the air being pulled into the engine. The filter will be dirty with this discolored oil.
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