OK, so I finally got my hands on a Purolator # PV-1061 PCV valve.

In the past, I have been using Deutsch and FRAM, and I didn't notice much of a difference in fit. This past 3000 miles though, I burnt oil worse than ever, and this was with a FRAM valve. Deutsch seems to be a better option over FRAM.

Now, yesterday I installed a Purolator # PV-1061. I noticed right away, that the valve is taller, and fits much, much snugger than both the FRAM and Deutsch valves. With the Purolator, the hose clamp actually fits tightly. With the FRAM and Deutsch valves, the hose clamp was loose around the tube.

So this got me thinking. We all know that the PCV system is one of the possible oil burning culprits. So, thinking about it, a tighter, snug fitting PCV valve should help prevent oil from blowing out through there, right? Or am I just talking out of my arse?

Ldub, you use Purolator all the time, right? How is your oil burning? I hope to see an improvement now that I have switched.

Bart