Might be a total rookie question.
I just cleaned and oiled my Stillen Air filter. I let it dry after cleaning but did not let it dry very long after oiling it from aerosol can. Replaced it and went for a drive. Acceleration stopped at high RPMs and the engine revved up and down in a crazy fashion. The tach stayed at an even level but the engine went up and down like crazy.
Should I have waited for the oil to dry or could I have gotten the sensor wet?

Worked like a dream prior to this. Didn't touch the throttle body or anything but the filter.

Thanks

 

The sensor could have picked up moisture, definitely should let it dry before re-installing!! Can you breathe better through a wet towel or dry??? Get it....your ride is having trouble breathing!! EEEAAASSYYY on the oil...doesnt need to be soaked, matter of fact i only spray one side and change sides when i clean it....

 

Ya figured as much. Should I clean the sensor seeing as how it's probably got a bit of oil must on it? No engine or sensor lights are on the dash so probably all good. Anyway to reduce to the vacuum whistling? Seems I have a lot of it.

 

Wouldnt hurt to clean....just be gentle snd use the proper cleaner!! We all know G's can be sensative at times!

 

I'd get rid of the oiled filter. Generally speaking, they don't filter out as much dirt and they cause issues with MAFS's.