[nite2viper]

if the PCV valve is not staying in the valve cover would it cause low oil pressure?

 

[el norm]

nah low oil pressure is diffrent from valve cover pressure, you actually don;t want valve cover pressure

 

[drsjr1980]

It should also be noted that PCV stands for Polution Control Valve. So it's PC valve or PCV not PCV valve.

 

[Blind Freddie]

actually PCV stands for Positive Crank Ventilation, given it does have to do with polution, it reserculates heavy hydrocarbons (which results when oil heats up and part evaporates) and the system is designed to reburn them in the combastion chamber. while PCV system is good idea(it actually can do something with oil pressure, but im really doubtfull) but the problem, engine suckes up a bit of oil with it, and also oil fumes can lower octane rating of fuel. but im rumbling now

 

[SleepCounter]

actually PCV stands for Positive Crank Ventilation,

actually PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation

 

[Guest]

hairsplitters....

 

[drsjr1980]

Where did you guys read that from? I've always been told it was Pollution Control Valve.

 

[magik8]

It is indeed Positive Crankcase Ventilation and you will "read that from" any service manual.

 

[drsjr1980]

OK, I got that pcv info from someone who I thought knew what they were talking about. It does make sense both ways, but you guys showed me the light. Thanks.