Background information on engine blow-by

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Engine blow-by refers to gases that escape from the combustion chamber into the crankcase, and its management varies by engine design. In some vehicles, like the Lancer Evo 8, blow-by gases are routed back into the intake system after the mass airflow sensor, where they are ultimately burned in the engine. This process can lead to oil coating components like the intercooler, reducing efficiency, which can be mitigated by using a catch can. Other engines may vent blow-by gases directly to the atmosphere or through filtration systems. Understanding the specific routing and management of blow-by is crucial for optimizing engine performance.
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I am currently doing a project looking at the measurment of engine blow-by. Any information about this tha anyone can give me would be most appreciated. In particuar where does the blow-by go when it comes out the crankcase attached to the engine? thanks for your time
matt
 
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uk_samo said:
Hi
I am currently doing a project looking at the measurment of engine blow-by. Any information about this tha anyone can give me would be most appreciated. In particuar where does the blow-by go when it comes out the crankcase attached to the engine? thanks for your time
matt

in my car (lancer evo 8) the blow-by goes into the intake after the MAF. through the turbo, intercooler, throttle body, and the blow by is burnt in the engine. admittedly this coats the intercooler in oil - decreasing its efficiency, which can be solved with a catch can.
 
Where the blowby gases go depends on the engine design. Some (as mshinavar stated) feed the gas back into the inlet tract of the engine. Some vent the gases to the atmosphere directly, or through a filtration and oil separation system.

Depends on the engine.
 
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