Replaced PCV valve today - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

V6LE_CAMRY · 08-17-2005, 11:50 PM

I just put ina new PCV valve because i knew that it was already over due and because i want to get better MPG, so right after i replaced it i noticed that the engine idles a bit smoother.

I want to know if any one that has replaced their valve on their 1MZ noticed a gain in gas mileage?

Thanx.

chronoti · 08-18-2005, 07:13 AM

i replaced mine and then about 4 days later i went with bypassing it. still pulling about 20 mpg city with out that and a egr.

Hajoca · 08-18-2005, 07:31 AM

I take mine out and put it into a can, and soak it in paint thinner or brake cleaner. Shake it around and dry it off, and it is good as new!

skewe · 08-18-2005, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Hajoca

I take mine out and put it into a can, and soak it in paint thinner or brake cleaner. Shake it around and dry it off, and it is good as new!

that's a pretty good idea..

qprint · 08-18-2005, 10:46 AM

Where is thre PCV valve located on the Camry V6 LE ?

Is it screwed in or pushed into a grommet ?

terrastrife · 08-18-2005, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by qprint

Where is thre PCV valve located on the Camry V6 LE ?

Is it screwed in or pushed into a grommet ?

no idea how to remove hte front one, but the rear one is the white bit of plastic the hose connects too.. the rear woul dbe most important, front isnt too crusical.

qprint · 08-18-2005, 12:23 PM

I didnt know that there's 2 PCV valves

V6LE_CAMRY · 08-18-2005, 12:57 PM

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I didnt know that there's 2 PCV valves

Thres only one pcv valve, if the front one was a valve it would of been replaceable but thats just IMO

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Where is thre PCV valve located on the Camry V6 LE ?

Is it screwed in or pushed into a grommet ?

The PCV is located on the back valve cover it is on the passangers side and it is black whith a hose connected to it that goes to the intake manifold you only have to twist it a bit to get it out but you don't need any kind of tool. it costed me $ 3.99 at autozone. I think that it is worh the money if you are having a bad idle.

Super Kaioken · 08-18-2005, 02:08 PM

alright, i know one end plugs in close to the passenger side near the intake mani, where does the other side go?

d0rkiishchris · 08-18-2005, 02:54 PM

yeah i have a 98 4 cyl and I thought the PCV valve was on top of the valve cover, theres another one?!

88 LE · 08-18-2005, 03:14 PM

^ The 4 cyl. (5S-FE), only has one PCV valve.

And yes its on the top of the valve cover.

d0rkiishchris · 08-18-2005, 03:30 PM

Me Scuzi

qprint · 08-22-2005, 12:15 PM

I rather clean it first with WD 40 and Throttle Body cleaner and replace it if I cant hear the clicking noice when shaking it

foompla · 08-22-2005, 03:38 PM

i wouldnt put plastic in any type of cleaner like thatpaint thinner. it makes it brittle and much more likely to crack. have a cellphone i used toyota fabric spot remover on as proof.

V6LE_CAMRY · 08-22-2005, 06:56 PM

it's not worth cleaning them because they are so cheap. $3.99 at auto zone.