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Oil in air filter box

I found quite a bit of oil in my oil filter box, mileage is down and check engine light is on.

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It sounds as though you have some kind of problem going on in the engine. Does the engine run rough? What is the code for the check engine light? You can get it checked at AutoZone. Could be a bad/bent valve, cam timing off. I am thinking the check engine light is on because of an engine misfire. Please rate my answer so I get points for it.

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