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Originally Posted by Effduration
Can you post a picture? (if you already did, I apologize)
Is the increased length of hoses - maybe 4x the distance - a problem ? maybe not as it is just oil laden crankcase air you are filtering in a CCV
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It is oil-laden crankcase air mixed with water vapor just the same as when it's in its normal location, so it most definitely will exacerbate the sludge problem. Those longer hoses are just more cool places for the water vapor to condense. Bmw540san may just live in a warmer climate or change his CCV more often though. Which he is correct, it definitely makes it easier to get to.
The sludging issue is highly dependent on your climate and driving style as well, so it may be that he has no issues because he always drives long trips or mostly drives in warm climates.