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The "Positive Crankcase Ventilation" valve pulls fumes from the inside of the crankcase, back into the intake. The general idea is, don't allow the crankcase to build pressure, since that's what contributes to main seal failure and severe oil leaks.

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Q: What does the PCV valve do for a 1999 Saturn SL2?
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