Crankcase Ventilation System Inspection/Diagnosis
Crankcase Ventilation System Inspection/Diagnosis

Symptom

Correction

External oil leak

Inspect for any of the following conditions:

  • Restricted or kinked PCV hose or engine vent hose
  • Damaged, incorrect, or incorrectly installed PCV hose
  • Excessive crankcase pressure

Rough Idle

Inspect for any of the following conditions:

  • Restricted or kinked PCV hose or engine vent hose
  • Leaking (damaged) PCV hose
  • Vacuum hoses worn or not properly installed

Stalling or slow idle speed

Inspect for any of the following conditions:

  • Restricted or kinked engine vent hose
  • Leaking (damaged) PCV hose

High idle speed

Inspect for a leaking (damaged) PCV hose

Sludge in the engine

Inspect for restricted or kinked PCV hose or engine vent hose