I`m not sure if it was original or not. plus I like the idea where you can empty the sludge/oil out of the catch can. plus no hoses hooked up to the dipstick tube ,therefore less hoses to get plugged up? I just want to keep it asimple and a catch can would be imo

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2003 bmw x5 3.0i ,219000km build date 2003-08-18