PCV Valve Replacement at Main & Market Service Centre Ltd in Ridgetown

The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for Ridgetown drivers and our environment here in ON. 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 Main & Market Service Centre Ltd in Ridgetown. Even so, it’s often overlooked because many Ridgetown drivers don’t know about it. Check your owner’s manual or ask your Main & Market Service Centre 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 Main & Market Service Centre Ltd about your PCV valve. For the price of a couple of burger combo meals at your favorite Ridgetown drive-up window, you can avoid some very expensive deep engine repairs.

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Main & Market Service Centre Ltd
42 Main St W
Ridgetown, ON N0P 2C0
519-674-3257

At Main & Market Service Centre Ltd we install quality NAPA replacement parts.