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      01-19-2013, 06:19 PM   #4
Xopher
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Drives: 2007 BMW X3 3.0Si
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Originally Posted by Mark M View Post
Does your X3 see a lot of short drives that don't allow the engine to really get up to idea operating temperature? The CCV failures I've heard of are from them clogging up due to too many short trips which don't allow the condensation and oils to fully vent and separate.
That's interesting and good to know. I have an eight minute commute to work and typically do not drive further then that until the weekend. Though I sometimes take the highway home (extra few minutes as it goes around my destination), it still sees a lot of short drives. With that said, what would be a good operating time to avoid such issues in the future?
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