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Positive Crankcase Ventilation: Description and Operation

POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM

Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System Flow Diagram:




PCV System Outline
- The PCV system discharges blow-by gas from the crankcase to the intake manifold.

PCV Valve Description
- The PCV valve regulates the amount of ventilating air and blow-by gas to the intake manifold and prevents backfire from traveling into the crankcase