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Unless you repair the PCV system, this excessive pressure will continue causing leaks. The bottom line is this: Your service sales staff should understand that a neglected PCV system may cause oil ...
Question: I recently bought a 1981 Monte Carlo with 43,000 original miles on it. The car was driven very little for short distances, when driven at all (a “grandma” car). Overall, it runs great. The ...
A PCV system takes into account performance and emissions, but with a big emphasis on emissions. It's supposed to reduce pressure. In a perfect world, we'd like to see 0 psi in the crankcase but ...
The patented technology allows adjustment of the PCV system's flow rate, as well as the vacuum level where the valve transitions from idle to cruise mode.
The PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) system is designed to regulate and remove fumes from the engine crankcase, and to alleviate crankcase pressure which could cause oil leaks or seal damage. The ...
As mentioned, the most common cause of an oil buildup in your intake manifold is a damaged PCV system, frequently translating to a worn-out PCV valve.
Q I have a 1998 Nissan Sentra with a 1.6-liter engine. It does not leak or use any oil except at highway speeds when it uses up to a quart of oil on a 300-mile trip. I replaced the PCV valve and it ...
Late model Hemi engines offer many advances in technology, and we think this power plant is likely the best performance engine ever designed by the Chrysler Corporation. With a great blend of power, ...
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against GM over alleged issues with the 2.4L engine offered in certain 2010-2017 model year Chevy, Buick and GMC vehicles.
And before you ditch this simple system in favor of a set of breathers, just know a functioning PCV system scavenges those nasty blow-by gases better than a road-draft tube or breather ever could.
Leaking engine oil is a common cause of smoke. When engine oil seals age and become warped, they may leak oil onto the hot engine and exhaust system ...
Unless you repair the PCV system, this excessive pressure will continue causing leaks. The bottom line is this: Your service sales staff should understand that a neglected PCV system may cause oil ...