breather filter?

[dinoxor]

Lately my check engine light is turning on more and more frequently as I rev my engine to high rpm.

But, due to budget, I could not afford to make an oil catch can at the moment but rather resolved to a more temporary solution until funding is sufficient.

I installed a 12mm breather filter


However, this is how my set-up looks like.



Are there any drawbacks to this setup?
I know eventually the filter is going to drip oil but I placed it in a location where the oil will (hopefully) have the least effect on the engine.

Any input will be great.
Thanks!

[Bostonlara]

what codes?

[dinoxor]

P0171
I should have mentioned this thread is a continuation from my last thread here:
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=53939

[ToyoSolV6]

Thats better than having oil drenching the maf, other wise oil coming out of there means worn piston rings, prepare yourself for a rebuild in the next few years.

[dinoxor]

Sweet thanks for the heads up!

[SirThomas88]

The drawback is that your blow-by is not being sucked out. Shouldn't really be a problem. But having your blow-by actively sucked out is preferable to it building up in pressure and evacuating itself.

I got my oil-air separator from JEGS for less than $50.



http://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS-Performance-Products/JEGS-Air-Oil-Separator/763433/10002/-1

Check it out!

BTW, I believe there are TWO blow-by evacuation ports (or whatever the heck they're called). I have my oil-air separator hooked up to two vacuum lines coming off the engine. One in the front as shown in your picture, and one that comes from the back head.

[SirThomas88]

[PlateLunch]

^^^Nice! Do you find that the one on the PCV line affects your S/C performance at all!