PCV System

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION PCV System
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The PCV system:

  • uses intake manifold vacuum to ventilate blow-by vapors from the crankcase.
  • returns the vapors to the intake manifold for combustion.

The PCV system consists of the:

  • crankcase ventilation tube.
  • PCV valve.

The PCV valve:

  • varies the amount of blow-by vapors returned to the intake manifold based on available engine vacuum.
  • prevents combustion gases backfiring into the crankcase.
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