The kit from IPD is pretty cheap so I would just get it. I cannot remember if it includes the small vac line though. You still need to take a safety pin or similar to the small orifice to make sure it is clear.

I have never had to remove and clean or replace the oil separator on any of my cars so you would be better off doing a search on that. One theme that keeps coming up on the board is that if you have to replace it, absolutely do not get an aftermarket one.

Personally, I would just do the kit, the orifice, clean the oily area and recheck at your next oil change.

I have no problem with a 5K oil change but I would make sure that you are fully warming up the car and driving it that way for a minimum of 15 minutes after at least once per week if you follow that.

Dear ekphrasis,

Hope you're well. Only in the worst emergency, would I let anyone from Jiffy Lube - or any similar service - put even a finger on my vehicle.

An oil change interval of 5K miles is not "extended". That is normal for standard oil. For synthetics, 7,500 miles is a "normal" interval.

If your car is used: (a) in hilly/mountainous terrain or (b) in high ambient temperatures (e.g., U.S. South/Southwest; Arabia; North Africa; Northern Australia, etc.), then a shorter interval is sound. If your car is used for towing, a shorter interval also is sound.

The flame trap insert should be inspected regularly and cleaned or replaced.

The usual cause of over-pressure is not the flame trap insert. Rather it is the breather box, the small hose that runs to the intake manifold, or the brass manifold nipple itself. I "bored-out" the manifold nipple, to improve "air flow".

Hope this helps.

Yours faithfully,

Spook