BMW X5 CCV

[Sniffer]

Originally Posted by JCL

Insulation doesn't prevent freezing, it just slows it down. If there is enough heat to not freeze by the time you drive it again, fine, it helped. Leave it long enough in the cold and it won't matter, it will all come to ambient temperature. But realize that insulation also slows down the heating process when you have under hood heat available after you start it.

Good points, ultimately I feel that this was a flaw in the vehicle design, I know you disagree with me on this JCL - you are more of the opinion that my driving style (never getting the engine hot enough to burn off the condensate) is the issue

Fact is I live in a cold climate and do a range of mixed driving - my commute is just over 20 miles each way - ample time I feel to heat the engine up to full operating temperature unless there is some sort of issue preventing that from happening

I believe had BMW fitted the CCV system internally like my mechanic tried to talk me into doing to cure the fault once and for all I `d be reasonably sure I wouldnt have had these issues despite living in a cold climate

I very much doubt I`ll keep the vehicle now as I`ve lost faith in it, shame as I love it when it functions as it should......