It is very important to change PCV valve. If valve is old it will plug or seize. This will cause oil pressure to rise and may cause leaks. Most likely the valve cover gaskets will leak if PCV valve is plugged.
No, it will not cause oil leaks.
Valve cover gaskets leaking oil onto exhaust manifold/s. Bad valve seals. (if oil level drops) Bad PCV valve. Allowing oil into intake manifold/throttle body area.
Typical symptoms are oil leaks due to abnormally high internal pressures forcing oil past gaskets and seals.
yes. if the valve is plugged or stuck closed, oil can be sucked into the intake through the pcv breather.
Bad PCV valve.
Try replacing the PCV valve ( $ 3.00). It is located in valve cover. If they stick open it allows oil vapor to burn.
oil leak and poor gas milage
Yes it will.
PCV valve is shot. The oil leaks down the intake snorkle to the filter.
Stuck or bad PCV valve on the Valve Cover to the carb or throttle body. The other is the EGR valve. Most likely the PCV.
This could be caused by a clogged PCV valve, worn internal seals, or worn valve guides. A clogged PCV valve will pressurize the engine internally, which force oil past important seals into the exhaust stream. Likewise with worn seals, oil simply leaks out. Worn valve guides makes it possible for oil to seep down the exhaust valve into the exhaust stream.