PCV Valve
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The PCV valve is a spring-loaded component of the PCV system that's meant to control the amount of air that comes from the crankcase into the intake manifold. It's a crucial engine component, because it's a part of the positive crankcase ventilation system (PCV) that's key to controlling air flow within certain, safe limits. When idle, air flow should be reduced. When the engine is running at full bore, then the PCV valve should have airflow running at its maximum capacities.
A vehicle's PCV valve is important in regulating the flow of crankcase gases. The PCV will need replacing when sludge gets built up inside. The PCV valve will also need more frequent replacing when it's in a vehicle that's being used primarily for short trips. That's because shorter trips will cause moisture, fuel and acids to build up in an engine's motor oil.
It's important to remember that not all PCV valves are similarly sized. Installing the wrong PCV valve on a vehicle can result in severe engine air flow problems. It can also result in damaging varnish deposits. That's why finding the correct PCV valve is crucial to a vehicle's operation. At Tune Up and Ignition, we offer a wide array of PCV valve and other PCV components for vehicles new and old, domestic and foreign. We're your one stop shop for important PCV valve pieces and PCV components.
