PCV Valve

OMG! Could they hide it any better? The pcv valve is located on the driver side of the engine. It is under the intake manifold. The pcv valve is responsible for venting crankcase vapors to the intake manifold so that they will be burned during combustion.

TESTING THE PCV VALVE

1. Remove the pcv valve from the rubber hose.

2. Shake it.

3. If it rattles freely it is good, if not or in doubt replace it. If there is a lot of "crud" in the valve, you may need to check the hose to make sure it is not plugged  up with debris.  If the hose is damaged or brittle, replace it

4. It's a good idea to paint the hose red or white or put some color of electrical tape on the hose to ease finding it next time.