Crankcase Vent Valve / Oil Separator, Cold Climate Version - E46, E39, E60, X3, X5, Z3, Z4

Insulated version for cold climates.

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Price:
$32.99

This is an aftermarket Cold Climate E46, E39, E60, X3, X5, Z3, Z4 Crankcase Vent Valve (CCV) made by URO and comes with a two year warranty. There are two versions of the E46 CCV - standard original and a cold climate version. The Cold Climate CCV has foam insulation around the hoses and oil separator valve and does a better job of trapping heat inside to warm up the oil faster and prevent condensation. The cold oil leads to sludge or even ice that blocks operation of the oil separator. The Cold Climate CCV is recommended not only for colder regions but also if the car is driven very short distances (< 10 miles) and the engine never gets to optimal temperature.

The E46 crankcase vent valve is responsible for separating oil from the air inside the engine and air intake. Liquid oil is returned to the oil pan while oil vapors are sent to the intake manifold to be burned up during the combustion cycle. It's also known as a a PCV, CCV, oil separator, and a cyclonic separator system. Too much oil in the intake air lowers the effective fuel octane, leads to drivability issues, and causes increased emissions. A completely blocked CCV has the potential for very serious engine failure (hydrolock) if liquid oil ends up in the intake. Signs of a failing CCV include: whistling noises in the intake, blueish smoke in the exhaust, high oil consumption, and thick white or yellow gunk under the oil cap.

The E46 crankcase vent system is complex with multiple rubber and plastic hoses running betwee the valve cover, oil separator valve, and the intake manifold. A failed crankcase vent valve (CCV) is rarely the only thing wrong with the system. The hoses are prone to clogging from oil sludge, cracks, and leaks so we recommend a complete overhaul at the same time or at least a thorough inspection of the rest of the system. Regular heavy acceleration and runs to redline and frequent oil changes will also help keep the system working properly.

BMW Fitments:
E46 (99-05) > 328Ci
E46 (99-05) > 328i
E46 (99-05) > 330Ci
E46 (99-05) > 330i
E46 (99-05) > 330xi
5 Series
E39 (97-03) > 525i
E39 (97-03) > 528i 99-00
E39 (97-03) > 530i
5 Series
E60 / E61 (04-10) > 525i M54 (2004-2005)
E60 / E61 (04-10) > 530i M54 (2004-2005)
X3 Series
E83 X3 (04-10) > X3 2.5i M54 (2004-2005)
E83 X3 (04-10) > X3 3.0i M54 (2004-2006)
X5 Series
E53 X5 (00-06) > X5 3.0i M54
Z Series
E36/7 / E36/8 Z3 (96-02) > Z3 2.5
E36/7 / E36/8 Z3 (96-02) > Z3 2.8 99-00
E36/7 / E36/8 Z3 (96-02) > Z3 3.0
Z Series
E85 / E86 Z4 (03-08) > Z4 2.5i M54
E85 / E86 Z4 (03-08) > Z4 3.0i M54
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