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Positive Crankcase Ventilation: Description and Operation

PCV System:





DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system is designed to prevent blow-by gas from escaping to the atmosphere. The PCV Valve contains a Spring-Loaded Plunger. When the Engine starts, the Plunger in the PCV Valve is lifted in proportion to Intake Manifold Vacuum and the blow-by gas is drawn directly into the Intake Manifold.