Pcv
Oct 25, 2012 | 12:11 PM
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How can I tell when it time to change the PCV valve?
Oct 25, 2012 | 12:17 PM
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From: Fredericksburg, Virginia
Take off the throttle body, look for oil stains in the area of the PCV Valve.
Oct 25, 2012 | 12:35 PM
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From: Meeker, CO
It's time to replace the PCV valve when it's time for a tune up. Every time.
Oct 25, 2012 | 12:44 PM
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From: Central Oklahoma
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UnregisteredUser
It's time to replace the PCV valve when it's time for a tune up . Every time.
A "tune up"? Seriously? No such thing on these trucks
Oct 25, 2012 | 12:55 PM
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From: Meeker, CO
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VWandDodge
A "tune up"? Seriously? No such thing on these trucks
Okay, then: Every time you replace the spark plugs. Unless you're an idiot like me who only does that every 80,000 to 100,000 miles.
Oct 29, 2012 | 11:12 PM
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From: Winston Salem, NC
Why do I read on here to only use dealer PCV valves? What's wrong with autozone, oreilly's, etc?
Oct 29, 2012 | 11:25 PM
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What's wrong with autozone, oreilly's, etc?
They're crap. They usually are too slow to close under high vacuum conditions, leaving you sucking oil into the intake manifold.
Oct 30, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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From: Winston Salem, NC
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They're crap. They usually are too slow to close under high vacuum conditions, leaving you sucking oil into the intake manifold.
Heck, I thought these trucks ran best sucking oil into the intake?
Oct 30, 2012 | 12:39 PM
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From: Meeker, CO
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Heck, I thought these trucks ran best sucking oil into the intake?
Diesel envy?
My rule: If the old one's in my hand it goes to the can.
