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Old 01-14-2012, 02:34 AM
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Oil in air filter box

I have a 2011 850xp I was taking out the ok'd air filter to replace it with a kandn filter and I know noticed there was a pool of oil on the bottom of the air filter box and the old filter was soaked in oil. Could anyone help in what would cause this
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Old 01-14-2012, 06:26 AM
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Here is all you ever wanted to know about it.
oil in air box
Its a common issue and not a big deal. Some would lead you to think it is the end of the world, but really, it's not.
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Old 01-14-2012, 06:39 AM
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It's the Polaris "self oiling" system for the K&N filters!
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Old 01-14-2012, 07:45 AM
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It is a big deal when it ruins your air filter and runs down the side of the engine block. Take your machine back to the dealer and make them install the 2012 updated valve cover and breather parts. Polaris should do this for free if not argue with them. Good luck because Polaris customer service sucks.
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Old 01-14-2012, 08:47 AM
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Read this one too:
http://www.polarisatvforums.com/foru...irbox-fix.html
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I can't believe they haven't done a recall on this. Absolutely terrible.

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