Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
crankcase ventilation — circulation of air through the crankcase of a running engine to remove water, blow by, and other gases in order to prevent oil dilution and contamination, sludge formation, and pressure build up. Also see closed crankcase ventilation positive… … Dictionary of automotive terms
positive crankcase ventilation — (PCV) A process introduced in 1963 for preventing the buildup of harmful acid producing combustion gases within the crankcase. See closed crankcase ventilation … Dictionary of automotive terms
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
positive crankcase ventilation system — (PCV) A process for preventing the buildup of harmful acid producing combustion gases within the crankcase. See closed crankcase ventilation … Dictionary of automotive terms
ventilation — [1] A provision of a free or controlled circulation of air. [2] Forced airflow, by design, between one area and another. See closed crankcase ventilation crankcase ventilation flow through ventilation positive crankcase ventilation system… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Manifold (automotive) — In automotive engineering, an intake manifold or inlet manifold is the part of an engine that supplies the fuel/air mixture to the cylinders. An exhaust manifold or header collects the exhaust gases from multiple cylinders into one pipe. The word … Wikipedia
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
Duramax V8 engine — This article is about Duramax V 8. For the Duramax 6 cylinder, see Isuzu 6H Engine. Duramax Diesel engine Manufacturer DMAX Production 2001– Predecessor 6.2 and 6.5 L Detroit Diesel The Duramax is General Motors diesel engine family for… … Wikipedia
Navistar DT engine — Production 1984 present Configuration Inline 6 Displacement 360 570 cubic inches Cylinder bore … Wikipedia
Volvo FH — Infobox Automobile name = Volvo FH series manufacturer = Volvo Trucks Corporation parent company = Volvo AB aka = production = 1993 present assembly = Gothenburg (Sweden), Ghent (Belgium), Brisbane ( Australia), Durban (South Africa),… … Wikipedia
