The pcv valve could also be clogged. When this happens the car sprouts oil leaks. Which will probably decrease but not stop once the filter/screen is replaced.
After washing the engine compartment, Change the PCV, filter/screen and grommet. It is a small PITA but is not expensive and is always a good "new car" step along with making sure the kickdown bushing is brass not plastic. (can't remember if you mentioned that as being done already.)
In general these are the two things to start with on unknown boxes with these components in addition to common things like fluid and filter changes.
It certainly would not hurt to follow NICK's advice either as there is a good chance all his recommendations will need to be done at some point.
After washing the engine compartment, Change the PCV, filter/screen and grommet. It is a small PITA but is not expensive and is always a good "new car" step along with making sure the kickdown bushing is brass not plastic. (can't remember if you mentioned that as being done already.)
In general these are the two things to start with on unknown boxes with these components in addition to common things like fluid and filter changes.
It certainly would not hurt to follow NICK's advice either as there is a good chance all his recommendations will need to be done at some point.
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