Question about air filter and oil underneath

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Originally Posted by TiberiusBoxster

Do you think the air filter was supposed to be a performance enhancer or just stupidity on the part of the PO?

Let's give the PO the benefit of the doubt and say that he simply wanted a stronger engine intake sound.

Originally Posted by TiberiusBoxster

Also, as far as cleaning the oil, I was thinking of using Purple Power on this to clean the oil. It is industrial grease and grime cleaner. Any concerns?

I'm not personally familiar with Purple Power, but any regular degreaser should be fine.