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Originally Posted by SlickGT1
I agree, the only reason I suggest compressor water separator is because its meant to run under extreme PSI, does exactly what you guys would need, you can drain it, and is meant for heavy duty action.
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the problem would be to separate the moisture from the oil. On an air compressor, air and water can mix reasonably and then be separated. Oil and water cannot so simply. However, something tells me that there is something out there for marine applications that would effectively separate the two.
I think the moisture in the engine is unavoidable and I dont think thats the right way to address the problem unless there is a clean and clear way to get the moisture out of the oil without affecting pressure.
I think the right POV is to figure out how to avoid CCV failure, and I really like the catch can/pressure valve approach.
However, you would still have a partially clogged CCV at all times in the winter. Think of it like a heart, you may be able to bypass the blockage, but the blockage is still there.
Having said all that, I think there is a more holistic way to approach the CCV/sludge issue, having to do with driving habits, oil weights, additives, etc...
As I've said, I am the poster child for CCV issues, and I've never had a problem. The only thing I do different is that I run very short OCI's and use a season specific oil...