am1985uk
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Does anyone know (I mean really know) how the air/oil separator works? I read various explanations about swirl to separate the air and oil on the cyclone principle (as per Dyson vacuum cleaner). If that is so then it would have no moving parts to wear and the only problem would be build up of solid deposits. So, taking the logic one step further, you should be able to flush it out and restore it to original performance.
I've never heard of people doing this - they always seem to replace the unit. So, is there something more complex in the unit which wears out or is it just that it's such a b****r to replace that they think the cost of a brand new unit is cheap insurance against having to repeat the job?
I don't have a problem with my car, I'm just curious.
Alan
I've never heard of people doing this - they always seem to replace the unit. So, is there something more complex in the unit which wears out or is it just that it's such a b****r to replace that they think the cost of a brand new unit is cheap insurance against having to repeat the job?
I don't have a problem with my car, I'm just curious.
Alan