How often to change PCV valve?
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How often to change PCV valve?
It is a fairly inexpensive part and easy to change...
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How often to change PCV valve?
Thanks Rockledge! That sounds like a reasonable plan to me. I have about 52,000 miles on my truck so I think it is due for a change. My manual said something about the new PCV valve not having a plastic molding on it and that you must remove it from the old one? Any experience with this or tips that you can think of to make it easier?
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How often to change PCV valve?
I went to NAPA today and picked up a PCV valve. I just put it in and the whole process took about 5 minutes max even with the plastic elbow change. To get the old one off and on I got a coffee cup and filled it with hot water from my insta-hot water tap--let it sit in there for about 30 seconds and it came right off the old valve and on the new one without any problems.
I wonder if the motorcraft version would have come with the elbow? Did you get a Napa or Motorcraft valve and did yours come with the elbow? Just curious for next time...
I wonder if the motorcraft version would have come with the elbow? Did you get a Napa or Motorcraft valve and did yours come with the elbow? Just curious for next time...
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How often to change PCV valve?
I change mine annually. I have always just pulled the elbow off and stuck it on the new valve if required, it did not require hot water. Try to buy the valves WITH the elbows since the plastic elbows can become brittle and crack with time.
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How often to change PCV valve?
When I replaced the PCV valve on my 1999 3.0L, Motorcraft was
the only valve that came with a new 90 degree elbow. The one
at NAPA, and the Purolator from Advance did not have the elbow.
I went with the Motorcraft one...
the only valve that came with a new 90 degree elbow. The one
at NAPA, and the Purolator from Advance did not have the elbow.
I went with the Motorcraft one...
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How often to change PCV valve?
Good to know Bob. Thanks! Next time I will go with the Motorcraft valve with the elbow for sure. I think if I change the elbow again it will be a little on the loose side.
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