Think I needed to replace this?
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the "positive crankcase ventilation" vlve is essentially a device to suck crankcase fumes out of the engine and re-burn them in the cylinders.
In your car, it'* located on the left-hand side of the engine atop the plastic intake manifold (standing in front of the car) and will have a large vacuum hose leading to it. You'll have to take the engine cover off to see it.
Oh, and change your fuel filter. It'* located on the frame just under the rear passenger side door and takes about 10 minutes. And it needs changing, I promise you.
In your car, it'* located on the left-hand side of the engine atop the plastic intake manifold (standing in front of the car) and will have a large vacuum hose leading to it. You'll have to take the engine cover off to see it.
Oh, and change your fuel filter. It'* located on the frame just under the rear passenger side door and takes about 10 minutes. And it needs changing, I promise you.
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I'm sure there'* a "recommended interval," because GM likes to sell parts.
My criteria for replacement has always been "if it rattles, it'* good."
As to performance, it'* a vacuum leak, but designed in.
My criteria for replacement has always been "if it rattles, it'* good."
As to performance, it'* a vacuum leak, but designed in.
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Originally Posted by Bob Dillon
I'm sure there'* a "recommended interval," because GM likes to sell parts. .
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I would recommend checking the PCV every 6 months to a year. At that time while doing other maintenace replace it for the cost and time.
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
I would recommend checking the PCV every 6 months to a year. At that time while doing other maintenace replace it for the cost and time.
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
I would recommend checking the PCV every 6 months to a year. At that time while doing other maintenace replace it for the cost and time.
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Well the new PCV and Fuel filter netted me +4 MPG. A tune up is still due for sure as I am only getting 19MPG right now and I drive pretty much like a 33 yr old with a kid.