Bad PCV / Oil Trap / Breather System On 2007 Volvo XC70

After experiencing a P0027 Breakdown (See Part 1: "P0027 Breakdown" replacing the Exhaust Cam Solenoid), I discovered oil blow-by / crud on the bottom of the oil pan during a routine oil change. With the car still not running, this is a perfect time to replace the entire Volvo P2 PCV / Oil Trap / Breather System.

We have owned the XC70  4-years with no documentation of any replacement to the PCV / Oil Trap / Breather System components.  During the prior oil change, I tried the 'glove test' which was fine - but clearly something changed over those 3,800 miles resulting in an accumulation of nasty oil crud discharge from the oil trap box and oil dip stick tube lower port.

This is part 2 within a 3-part series with the XC70. Stay tuned for Part 3 COMING SOON as I attempt to put everything back together with all new OEM Volvo PCV / Oil Trap / Breather System components.

Car: 2007 Volvo XC70
Thumbnail: Oil Trap Crud

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