mazdatweaker
+1y
When combustion pressure gets past the rings, it goes into the sump.
From there, it has to vent somewhere.
The PCV is designed to create a negative pressure inside of the sump, evacuating the fumes.
If that system is insufficient due to worn out rings / aligned ring gaps, or other factors, then the vent on the top of the valve cover allows the excess pressure out . .but it isn't really desinged for that purpose.
The PCV is supposed to draw clean air IN to the vent via the air cleaner.