How to Check If a PCV Valve Is Bad: Symptoms, Oil Consumption, and Tests

how to check if pcv valve is bad symptoms oil consumption

A bad PCV valve causes oil consumption by either sticking open (creating excessive crankcase vacuum that pulls oil mist past piston rings and valve stem seals into the combustion chamber) or sticking closed (allowing pressure to build in the crankcase that forces oil past gaskets and seals to the outside of the engine). These are […]