should there be small amount of oil in my air filter system on my 2003 cavalier?

2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
150,000 MILES
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DANNY8109
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I have a 2003 cavalier 2.2l 5 speed and I noticed it had small amount of oil in air filter system my car has 150000 miles on it but it doesnt seem to burn oil cause it still marks full and it dont smoke. I wiped it clean and it did it again, the amount doesnt get more then a really small amount but I just want to know what is causing that or is it normal?
Aug 7, 2012 at 3:55 AM
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RACEFAN966
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Have you checked or replaced your PCV valve? If this is plugged it will do allow oil to get into the air filter.
Aug 7, 2012 at 4:04 AM
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DANNY8109
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I went to orielly auto parts and they said that dont carry one for my car cause it broke so they sold me some stuff to make one and it still does it do u think it needs the right one and where can I get it
Aug 7, 2012 at 4:23 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Check local dealer.
Aug 7, 2012 at 11:29 AM
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