Who are the owners of OCV control valves?
For more than 65 years, OCV Control Valves has been a worldwide industry leader in designing and manufacturing hydraulically operated, diaphragm actuated, automatic control valves. In April 2018, OCV Control Valves, a family-owned company, was acquired by and began operating under the MAT Holding Group umbrella.
When do you need to replace the PCV valve?
There is no fixed interval of when you should replace the PCV valve. However, because the PCV valve is often made of plastic and as you may know – plastic age. Especially because the PCV valve is often mounted in hot places inside the engine bay and because there are passing a lot of fuel/ oil inside the hose at all the time.
What causes a PCV valve to crack in a car?
However, because the PCV valve is often made of plastic and as you may know – plastic ages. Because the PCV valve is often mounted in hot places inside the engine bay and because they pass a lot of fuel/ oil inside the hose at all the time, this will cause the PCV valve or the hoses to crack up sooner or later.
Who is the Chief Financial Officer of OCV?
In December, Chief Financial Officer Mike Woods retired after serving more than 40 years at OCV. Newly appointed as his replacement is Sharon Hamblin. For more than 65 years, OCV Control Valves has been a worldwide industry leader in designing and manufacturing hydraulically operated, diaphragm actuated, automatic control valves.
Where can I get a replacement PCV valve?
If your car has a problem in the PCV valve, get the parts you need with free next day delivery or same day in-store pickup, so you can remove the valve and install a working replacement quickly.
What happens when a PCV valve is stuck?
A PCV valve that is stuck open can cause oil leaks from the failure of oil seals or gaskets, sludge buildup in the engine, and an increase in engine pressure. Symptoms of a clogged PCV valve include lean air fuel mixture, increased oil consumption, and rough idling. These symptoms indicate it’s time to replace the valve.
How can I check the condition of my PCV valve?
The PCV valve is connected to a hose. Loosen the hose clamp and check the condition of the hose. Replace any cracked, pinched, spongy, clogged, or sticky hoses. Remove the valve. Some valves are held in place with a grommet and can be pulled free. Other valves need to be unscrewed by hand or with a wrench. Check the condition of the rubber grommet.
What is the PCV valve in a crankcase called?
The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve is only one half of the crankcase ventilation system. The other half is called the breather. The breather flows clean air into the crankcase through a hose on your air filter.