Where is this located and how often should it be replaced? I know w/ my old '91 Protege it seemed like the PCV had to be replaced about every 10K miles. (or least the guys at the oil change place told me it did) And how hard is it to replace? Thanks
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pcv valve I use I just get at autozone for like a buck, just ask them to look up which number valve for the lude and get it, it's one of the easiest of maintenance things to do.
The PCV valve is important because it vents crankcase gasses back into the intake, back into the system to be burned (gasses that escaped past the pistons, and weren't burned). If this isn't done, the gasses contaminate the oil, and can cause problems.
A plugged/fouled PCV is a fairly regular occurence as it is in installed in an area highly affected by oil flow, and is also involved in cycling automotive gasses.
If you don't replace your PCV valve you can have these symptoms:
1.) Your oil can become contaminated, shortening useful life.
2.) The unspent gasses can be cycled again, rather than being expelled out the tailpipe. This means cleaner (and less ugly) emissions.
3.) Engine wear and damage can be avoided.
There are many reasons for it to exist; it is recommended you replace it.
I usually clean mine out every time I change the oil with some carb cleaner and replace it every 30K. The valve will wear out after time because its made of plastic.
I bought the one at Pepboys for the Prelude a while back and it didnt fit well....the diameter was a little too big so it didnt go all the way down into the whole, so it started whistling....I said a big FU to the PCV valve and Pepboys and put the other one back on...
Originally posted by RJs99TypeSH The PCV valve is important because it vents crankcase gasses back into the intake, back into the system to be burned (gasses that escaped past the pistons, and weren't burned). If this isn't done, the gasses contaminate the oil, and can cause problems.
A plugged/fouled PCV is a fairly regular occurence as it is in installed in an area highly affected by oil flow, and is also involved in cycling automotive gasses.
If you don't replace your PCV valve you can have these symptoms:
1.) Your oil can become contaminated, shortening useful life.
2.) The unspent gasses can be cycled again, rather than being expelled out the tailpipe. This means cleaner (and less ugly) emissions.
3.) Engine wear and damage can be avoided.
There are many reasons for it to exist; it is recommended you replace it.
R.J.
#2 and 3 is where you are confusing me........you say we will have these symptoms if we DONT replace it.......2 and 3 sound good to me...........
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Sorry guys, I got a little backwards on the symptoms/benefits - Friday @ 12:30am - drunk + tired = bad writing!
Here is the symptoms corrected:
1.) Your oil can become contaminated, shortening useful life.
2.) Emissions will be crappier because unspent gasses are expelled directly, rather than being recycled to be burnt better.
3.) There is a potential for engine wear and damage.
how did you guys take your off? im actually having trouble taking mine off..its stuck on really really tight. which doesnt seem like a good hting. i tried using pliers to pull it off, but ended up tearing a small hole in the hose. guess i gotta buy a new hose too.
I replace mine about once a year, they're cheap and it takes less then 2 minutes to replace. I usually get Honda ones when I order my cap/rotor or oil filters.
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