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[5th Gen : 08+]: replaced the pcv cause oil missing issue but whats this?

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Old Oct 20, 2014 | 04:13 PM
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it comes off the main air filter box and connects to the 4.0l engine. tube runs behind alternator, here a picture. is that another device?
 
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it comes off the main air filter box and connects to the 4.0l engine. tube runs behind alternator, here a picture. is that another device?
mastertech or anyone know what the black piece is?
 
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could this be the return hose for the breather tube? anything in this plastic or is it just a 90 elbow
 
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That's the return yes. The other half of the PCV system. There's nothing inside it's just hollow.
 
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would you run oil cleaning products those to clean the engine in this vehicle? vehicle has 47000km. I thinking running as per instructions 5 mins at just above idle and then remove old oil and filter and put new fluid.
 
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would you run oil cleaning products those to clean the engine in this vehicle? vehicle has 47000km. I thinking running as per instructions 5 mins at just above idle and then remove old oil and filter and put new fluid.


I wouldn't do it. If you haven't neglected it, you will be fine. Drain the oil while it's hot when you change it.
 
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someone suggested run higher grade oil for 500miles so that the rings can seat. said probably 10w30 probably washed the cylinder walls.






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I wouldn't do it. If you haven't neglected it, you will be fine. Drain the oil while it's hot when you change it.
 
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