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    I was told to maintenance the PCV valve in my TA. What exactly is it and what do i have to do to it?
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    Replace it. Who told you too maint it? Throwing any codes?
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    "PCV" PVC is what plumbers use...

    The PCV has to do with relieving positive crankcase pressure through the valve covers. Older motors used to have a "breather" filter. But because of stricter government standards and improvements in design, cars come equiped with a PCV system that vents the gases back into the intake. The PCV valve can get gummed up and not operate like it should. Since it's a relatively cheap part, the best thing to do is just replace it. Get one from a local parts store and then look under your hood (by your valve covers). You can't miss it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SSpdDmon View Post
    "PCV" PVC is what plumbers use...

    The PCV has to do with relieving positive crankcase pressure through the valve covers. Older motors used to have a "breather" filter. But because of stricter government standards and improvements in design, cars come equiped with a PCV system that vents the gases back into the intake. The PCV valve can get gummed up and not operate like it should. Since it's a relatively cheap part, the best thing to do is just replace it. Get one from a local parts store and then look under your hood (by your valve covers). You can't miss it.
    haha, shows what i know. Thanks for the help, i'll take a look next time i'm home.

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    go here, it is a step by step with pics...

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    What are the benefits of replacing the PCV valve?

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    When your PCV valve is clogged it doesn't allow your crank to breathe...you lose efficiency ( gas mileage) and RWHP when she cannot breathe..\
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sarge View Post
    When your PCV valve is clogged it doesn't allow your crank to breathe...you lose efficiency ( gas mileage) and RWHP when she cannot breathe..\
    I don't think its ever been replaced and i have 67k on her. So i'll check it out soon.

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