Automotive Repair Glossary : Positive Crankcase Ventilation Definition

Positive Crankcase Ventilation Definition: A means of controlling crankcase blowby emissions and removing moisture condensation from the crankcase to prolong oil life. See PCV valve. A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z   PAG Oil PCV Valve PFI PSI Parallelism Parallelogram Steering Parking Brake Particulate Trap Particulates Permanent Loss In Viscosity Petroleum Pinion Piston Ring Pitman Arm Plies Polymer Coating Polyolester Oil Ported Vacuum Switch Ported Vacuum Positive Crankcase Ventilation Pour Point Depressant Pour Point Power Assisted Brakes Power Steering Preignition Preload Press Fit Preventive Maintenance Primary Circuit Proportioning Valve Pulling Pulsing

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