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Idle drop when oil cap is removed

Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 11:43 am
by 93beachbasher
Hi guys
When my engine (g16a escudo) is running and you remove the oil cap the idle drops as if it is a about to stall.I can't find any obvious vacum leaks and engine otherwise runs well .Has anyone experanced a similar problem
cheers

Re: Idle drop when oil cap is removed

Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:13 pm
by kbushnz
I would imagine this engine runs a PCV valve, when the cap is removed the valve fully opens and sucks in more air than normal...
Hence the idle change... Or something like that....

Re: Idle drop when oil cap is removed

Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 2:12 pm
by 93beachbasher
Thanks
I have looked at a vitara with the g16b and it does not have the same problem

Re: Idle drop when oil cap is removed

Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 9:21 pm
by wsr4x4
its due to the pcv valve or (positive crankcase ventilation).Don't worry it means its working correctly