10-13-2012, 01:47 PM
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Mein Auto: 2004 X3 2.5i
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thompsonmd
I also checked the vacuum on the oil cap, it was strong. I was impressed. I didn't know there would be any suction there.
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I'm not an expert on this oil filler cap removal test, so someone else can chime in, but as I understand it:
1 of 3 things can be observed.
1. air blowing out which indicates a failed CCV
2. nominal suction which indicates everything working normally
3. strong suction which indicates a blockage somewhere in the CCV system but the valve itself still working
In addition, the revs should drop a bit as you are introducing a vacuum leak, and if it stumbles it should recover itself.
If you already have a vacuum leak, I suppose that either any further drop in revs might not be noticeable, or it will to the extent that it stalls.
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