Volvo S60 V70 PCV Oil Separator Failure
Volvo
V70
2007
All petrol
⚡ Quick Summary
Severity Level
Medium
Safe to Drive?
🚫 Do NOT Drive
Safety Impact
Direct safety risk — affects safe operation of the vehicle
Urgency Level
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The PCV crankcase ventilation oil separator on Volvo petrol engines fails causing excessive oil consumption, white smoke at idle and oil in the intake manifold. Separator replacement costs £150-300 and should be done at the first sign of oil burning.
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