PCV Filter - Page 2

grivas · 19th July 2016, 18:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by wuzerk

According to BMW it is not a fit and forget item and should be replaced after a set time/mileage. Cannot see why though since there is no filter to clog up?

BMW in fact state that the ENTIRE unit needs replacing not just the oil separator, the part that replaces the cotton filter in our cars, however in our cars as opposed to BMW the unit functions differently as I understand it and as such it needs only occasional checking to ensure that its seals are intact, just keep changing the oil twice a year, and all will be well.

HarryM1BYT · 19th July 2016, 19:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by wuzerk

According to BMW it is not a fit and forget item and should be replaced after a set time/mileage. Cannot see why though since there is no filter to clog up?

The filter won't wear out, but the valve can and does.

hpold · 4th December 2016, 09:42

Do you have the part number please.
Thanks hpold

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grivas · 5th December 2016, 12:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by wuzerk

According to BMW it is not a fit and forget item and should be replaced after a set time/mileage. Cannot see why though since there is no filter to clog up?

According to BMW the entire unit is a service item NOT just the cyclonic oil separator, which is part of the PVC system, in other words the entire cartridge is a service item, however as you said Wuzerk, in our cars it is not necessary, it has been discussed before, in my case the unit has been on the car for 14 years, I have only changed the wollen/paper filter to the plastic cyclonic type including the seals.

Daveluck · 5th December 2016, 14:29

Anyone have a link for the entire BMW part is like separator and valve?

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