System Components
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The CCV oil separator varies the amount of blow-by gases returned to the intake manifold based on available engine vacuum. It also prevents excessive vacuum from the intake system from reaching the crankcase.
The CCV tube carries the blow-by gases from the crankcase to the lower intake manifold.