Originally posted by VX FIX
Also I visted my frendily local Isuzu dealer ...Courtesy Isuzu ..in Alliance Ohio. The tech was very helpful and freindly told me to make sure i replace the" pcv valve" every other oil change if not the engine will start using oil ...and will also clog the 'EGR valve.
Can't help but wonder if there's a tie-in between this and Anita's post, regarding EGR related engine failure?

Bad PCV > engine starts sucking oil > which fouls the EGR >causing higher engine temps and the rest of the script Anita posted?