more to the point, why are you considering replacing it after only 38k miles? unless you're running the car on bunker fuel, it never has oil changes and it never gets above 30°F, it's extremely unlikely for it to be blocked so soon.
more to the point, why are you considering replacing it after only 38k miles? unless you're running the car on bunker fuel, it never has oil changes and it never gets above 30°F, it's extremely unlikely for it to be blocked so soon.
Have a 2008 Toyota Avalon. Trying to find where the PCV valve is located. Have looked all over the engine compartment and haven't had any luck spotting it. 38,000 miles on the car and the Dealer recommended replacing it. Wants about $50 to replace the $5-7 part. Said not interested in replacement but then, out of curiosity, went looking for it--anyone know where it's hiding? MLD
Toyota has a DIY guide with pictures on-line at
On some models you may need to remove a cosmetic engine cover plate/panel to get to it.
Not looking to replace--as noted, just got curious as to where it was located. Dealer also tried to sell me into replacing the air filter saying that it was dirty--Doubt if they even looked--it was replaced at their shop at 30,000 miles . Must be a favorite (profit) item as I heard them saying the same thing to at least two other people. MLD
ok, that's my point - don't do something that's not necessary.
Check your air filter. If it looks dirty, replace it with a new one. Back i n the 1970s I was driving a 1962 Ford Falcon I had just bought. The engine quit running just as though I had switched it off. The air filter was clogg ed up. PCV valves can be cleaned out with carburetor cleaner. Do NOT let th at stuff get in your eyes! Believe you me, I know!
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