4.6is 02 Oil Separator / CCV Issue Leak?

[shebuilt]

Hello team,

Well it appears to be that time again. I try as much as possible not to drive my baby but alas my mom has my e12 on extended leave :roll eyes:

I always had a slight smoke after driving my X5 from start up but burn off would happen and no significant oil loss whatsoever. Keep in mind I drive it maybe once a month about 300 miles R/T highway.

I have 130K miles and since moved to the higher altitude of Seattle. Since I have been here in days the oil smell was bad and didn't go away. I have removed the plastics above the oil separator hoses and I believe the collapsed can be my issue. Question is should I (necessary only) replace or look at anything else?

Logic points back to why they collapsed?

No codes, no smoke from tailpipe and runs like I just rolled it off the show room floor. Just the burning.

Please chime in with any ideas or similar issues. As always thanks for the help...