is a pcv valve needed?
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The PCV valve is necessary to prevent the gasses from going backwards out the breather when there is no vacuum. As others said you could go without it but you'll spew these very bad gasses, even into the passenger compartment. There is no loss in performance with a properly running PCV.
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A relief valve or pressure relief valve (PRV) is a type of safety valve used to control or limit the pressure in a system; pressure might otherwise build up and create a process upset, instrument or equipment failure, or fire. ... The blowdown can vary from roughly 2–20%, and some valves have adjustable blowdowns.
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Directional control valves (DCVs) are one of the most fundamental parts of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. DCVs allow fluid flow (hydraulic oil, water or air) into different paths from one or more sources. DCVs will usually consist of a spool inside a cylinder which is mechanically or electrically actuated.
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It is made of an air to oil separator (an OEM catch can), a valve that closes under boost, and a hose directly to the manifold. This side of the PCV system pulls crankcase pressure out when there is vacuum in the intake manifold such as at idle and during cruising.
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A blow-off valve (BOV), dump valve or compressor bypass valve (CBV), is a pressure release system present in most turbocharged engines. Its main purpose is to take the load off the turbocharger when the throttle is suddenly closed.
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Another symptom of a bad or failing PCV valve hose is your vehicle will misfire while it is idling. This can be from a loss of vacuum due to the hose not working properly because of a leak, the hose being pinched, or becoming clogged from buildup over time.
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It offers small fluid resistance as the inner media channel of the body is straight. It flows though the valve which does not hampers the direction of the flow. It is an energy-efficient alternative as it consumes less power while opening or closing.
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In Ontario, Part 7 of the building code is quite clear on the use of AAVs. Specifically, Article 7.5. ... 9.2, which covers AAVs states that, "air admittance valves shall only be used to vent fixtures in buildings undergoing renovation, and installations where connection to a vent may not be practical".
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yes, "when" ... when hose bibbs are installed, they must meet certain requirements. Their installation, however, is not required. Years ago in some code there was at least one required and some required at least two, but that was dropped with the ICC codes.
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The PCV valve works in an extreme environment in your engine, and over time can get filled with sludge and dirt. This can cause the valve to become blocked and inoperative, or it may start to leak. A PCV valve leak can cause the air-fuel mixture to run too lean, and this will cause a rough idle.
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There is a safety discharge pipe that lets water out of the boiler, if there is a problem with the boiler becoming over pressurised. ... This is called the Pressure Relief Valve Discharge Pipe (or commonly called the 'P.R.V. ') It's a small pipe, which can only be seen on the outside wall of where the boiler is installed.
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Oil leaks: One job of the PCV valve is to reduce crankcase pressure. A PCV valve that is clogged or stuck in the closed position will allow crankcase pressure to build. This can cause oil to leak through gaskets and seals. It can also force oil into the air cleaner assembly.
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The PCV valve controls the flow of crankcase gases entering the intake system. At idle, the manifold vacuum is high, which would draw in a large quantity of crankcase gases, causing the engine to run too lean.
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Checks will prevent thermal siphoning during periods of non-consumption. For a point-of-use mixing valve (ASSE 1070), checks are a requirement; all Caleffi 5213 Series anti-scald valves come with checks.
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The intake Manifold is linked to the Air Filter of your engine too. So if the PCV Valve gets stuck, it will keep mixing the oil with air and other gases inside the engine. The combustion of this mixture will cause blue smoke.
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A catch can sits in between your crankcase and the PCV, and it is designed to separate the fluid and mist from the air that makes its way through and catch it in the bottom of the unit. Some catch can's have filters in them, and others use mesh, steel wool or a variety of combinations.
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Valve membranes need to be replaced every 2 weeks to 2 months. The little white flaps on the valves need to be replaced regularly. The membranes are made of silicone and over time will stretch and lose elasticity, which can impact suction power.