- positive crankcase ventilation system
- (PCV) A process for preventing the buildup of harmful acid-producing combustion gases within the crankcase. See closed crankcase ventilation.
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Crankcase ventilation system — A crankcase ventilation system is a way for gases to escape in a controlled manner from the crankcase of an internal combustion engine. A common type of such system is a positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system, the heart of which is a PCV… … Wikipedia
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PCV system — Abbreviation for positive crankcase ventilation system. A system which prevents crankcase vapors from being discharged directly into the atmosphere. Also see closed crankcase ventilation … Dictionary of automotive terms
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