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Crankcase Ventilation System Inspection/Diagnosis

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Sierra and 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Symptom Correction
External oil leak Inspect for any of the following conditions:
  • Restricted or kinked positive crankcase ventilation (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