PCV Valve Replacement at Highway 33 Autopro in Kelowna

The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for Kelowna drivers and our environment here in BC. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the bottom area of the engine that holds the oil. When the engine’s running, fuel is burned to generate power. Most of the exhaust from combustion goes out through the exhaust system. But some exhaust blows by the pistons and goes into the lower engine, or crankcase.

These hot gases are about seventy percent unburned fuel. This can dilute and contaminate the oil, leading to damaging engine oil sludge. It can also cause engine corrosion. At high speeds, the pressure can build up to the point that gaskets and seals start to leak. Over time, the vented gases will gum up the PCV valve and it won’t work well. That can lead to all of the problems I’ve already described, oil leaks, excessive oil consumption and reduced fuel economy.

Fortunately, it’s very easy to test the PCV valve, and pretty quick and inexpensive to replace at Highway 33 Autopro in Kelowna. Even so, it’s often overlooked because many Kelowna drivers don’t know about it. Check your owner’s manual or ask your Highway 33 Autopro service advisor. If this is the first time you’ve heard of a PCV valve, you might be in line for a replacement.

Please ask us at Highway 33 Autopro about your PCV valve. For the price of a couple of burger combo meals at your favorite Kelowna drive-up window, you can avoid some very expensive deep engine repairs.

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Highway 33 Autopro
160 Highway 33 E
Kelowna, BC V1X 2A2
250-765-9620

At Highway 33 Autopro we install quality NAPA replacement parts.