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Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve: Description and Operation

PURPOSE

The Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve is used to meter the amount of blow-by vapors that flow from the crankcase into the intake
manifold.

OPERATION

The PCV Valve contains a spring loaded check valve that controls the amount of blow-by vapors reintroduced into the intake manifold. The valve
passage size varies with intake manifold vacuum and crankcase pressure.

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