Thread Tools Bookmarks bmw, ccv, crankcase, idle, n55, pcv, pressure, rough idle, valve « Previous Thread Next Thread. The PCV valve is a basic yet incredibly useful component found in all modern cars, including your BMW. However, most drivers don't know about its existence, let alone how to tell if it's malfunctioning or what to do if it fails.
In this video we show you exactly how to replace the crankcase breather valve on a BMW and see if it actually does NEED replacing. It is also known as the CCV breather or engine block breather. Shop OEM BMW PCV Valves at BMW Parts Deal Up to 30% off Now! We offer factory BMW PCV Valves for all BMW series and models.
A functioning crankcase pressure venting system, or PCV, is critical to preventing blowby and catastrophe. Repair or upgrade your PCV system with our catalog of OEM PCV components and aftermarket PCV upgrades. All modern vehicles use a PCV valve.
This is an innovation in the automotive industry that was invented to help control the vapors that are released inside your engine. These gases can cause damage to your engine, if not released from the compartment. However, you can guess that we don't want these harmful toxins released "Indications that Your BMW's PCV Valve is Failing".
BMW's B48 engine integrates its PCV system into the valve cover. This makes for an effective and compact design, but it requires replacing the valve cover when the PCV fails. Discover the importance of a BMW PCV valve: Learn how it works, symptoms of a faulty valve, and steps for replacement.
Maintain your BMW's performance! The PCV valve is a critical part in your BMW that plays a prominent role in the running of the car. Here are the ways to deal with PCV valve failure in your BMW.
From my reading I see that PCV valve issues are a "known" issue with B58 engines, and that the PCV valve is integrated with the valve cover. My questions are: -Is PCV valve failure a reasonable diagnosis based on the symptoms and codes described? -The dealer is NOT recommending catalytic converter replacement, to my relief.