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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by terb
The crankcase vent runs from the valve cover and into the intake tubing right in front of the turbo. Do you think it may suck some oil from the valve cover right into the turbo from there?? I do!!
No, It should not suck any oil vapor from the valve cover other than a slight coating that will develop over time. There is a coalesing filter inside the valve cover and when it needs to be replaced, a message will tell you on your overhead console. This filter is monitored by a crankcase pressure sensor directly to the rear of the it. The filter is designed to keep crankcase pressure controlled without the risk of a runaway. So if the pressure difference is too much (like a clogged coalesing element) the route of oil vapor will be closed from the turbo to protect from a runaway but will cause crankcase pressure to rise and will set a code and possibly derate engine power.
 
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