PCV Valve Replacement at Mid Island Automotive Repairs Ltd in Nanaimo

The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for Nanaimo 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 Mid Island Automotive Repairs Ltd in Nanaimo. Even so, it’s often overlooked because many Nanaimo drivers don’t know about it. Check your owner’s manual or ask your Mid Island Automotive Repairs Ltd 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 Mid Island Automotive Repairs Ltd about your PCV valve. For the price of a couple of burger combo meals at your favorite Nanaimo drive-up window, you can avoid some very expensive deep engine repairs.

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Mid Island Automotive Repairs Ltd
2210 Wilgress Rd Unit 3
Nanaimo, BC V9S 4N4
250-756-7871
midislandautomotive.com

At Mid Island Automotive Repairs Ltd we install quality NAPA replacement parts.