Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System
Purpose, Outline
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Prevents release of blow-by gas (unburnt gas) into the atmosphere.
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The intake manifold vacuum introduces blow-by gas to the intake manifold via the PCV valve and the ventilation hose.
System Diagram
Structure
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The positive crankcase ventilation system consists of the following parts:
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Part name |
Reference |
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PCV valve |
(See POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].) |
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Ventilation hose |
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Exhaust Gas Purification System
Purpose, Outline
Purifies contaminants (HC, CO, NOx) in the exhaust gas by utilizing the chemical
reactions of the three-way catalytic converter.
System Diagram
Structure
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Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection
Airflow Inspection
1. Disconnect the section (A) of ventilation hose shown in the figure.
2. Start the engine and verify that vacuum is applied to the end of the disconnected
ventilation hose ...
Other materials:
Discharge Headlight Bulb
Purpose, Function
Charges the internal metallic element and emits white light resembling sunlight.
Construction
A mercury-free bulb has been adopted for the discharge headlight bulb.
The discharge headlight bulb is assembled to the front combination light.
The dis ...
Synchronizer Mechanism [C66 M R]
Purpose, Function
For smooth gear changes, the synchronizer mechanism synchronizes the rotation
of the engaging area and engages gears.
Construction
Detent ball-type synchronizer key
A detent ball-type synchronizer key has been adopted for the synchronizer
mechanism ex ...
Oil Control Valve (OCV)
Purpose, Function
The OCV switches the oil passage to the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator
to control the opening/closing period of the exhaust valve.
Construction
The OCV is installed to the exhaust camshaft cap (No.1).
The OCV consists of a spool valve wh ...
