air filter

[bob87]

hi i am new on this site and would like some help. i just got a 03 blaster and i checked the air filter today (stock filter) and there was fuel on it. what could this be or is it normal? thanks for any help you can give

 

[Arnold]

What kind of filter is it? N is it fuel or oil? If its fuel, has the blaster been tipped up on end for service? If so the fuel in the bowl may have leaked out onto the filter. How does it run?

 

[89blaster89]

just clean it clean and re oil it!

 

[bob87]

just a stock filter. seems to be running good. not sure if it was tipped up as i just got it. ill clean it and re oil it and see how it goes from there. thanks for the posts

 

[Blaaster]

Poor reeds can cause splatter back, if the reeds are chipped, not sealing or cracked the filter can get wetted with fuel.

 

[bbshadow49]

question,

when oiling a new filter , can you use 2 cycle engine oil!? i mean lets be realistic what the heck is filter oil anyway.....

 

[Blaaster]

Air filter oil is a sticky substance which passes air very well but will suspend dirt particles.

Two stroke oil will work to some degree but will soon be depleted as it will eventually be sucked in leaving the filter dry and allow dust through.

 

[Arnold]

k&n makes a great filter oil. yamaha says to use 10w30 motor oil on the stock air filter but as blaster said it doesn't last as long.

 

[bbshadow49]

well 10w30 is deff different then engine oil, either way i guess ill stop being cheap.... ughhh

 

[Blaaster]

well 10w30 is deff different then engine oil, either way i guess ill stop being cheap.... ughhh

10 w 30 is definatly engine oil!I:I

 

[Arnold]

well 10w30 is deff different then engine oil, either way i guess ill stop being cheap.... ughhh

U can buy a k&n filter recharge kit for about $12 at just about any auto parts store