2011 Acura MDX PCV valve replacement
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- In this video I am gonna show you how to stop oil consumption and how to replace PCV valve on Acura MDX 2nd generation. Oil consumption was resolved due to bad PCV valve. Its DIY project because you can access PCV valve and do this without issues if you take your time.
Thanks for this video. Our 2012 MDX has been having issues with starting, due to oil leaking on the spark plugs, went ahead and after much research, it seems like usually, this PCV valve replacement will fix this problem. You were not kidding about taking the PCV valve out of the side. I tried pulling it out, used 45-degree pliers and it snapped in half. The other part is inside the engine and will not come out. I believe it fell inside the rear valve cover. I think now I probably have to remove the entire rear valve cover, which then I'll replace the spark plug port hole seals, as those look like they might be cracked.
I must say I am seriously disappointed in Acura/Honda for making a part that is supposed to be changed about every 50k miles or so out of plastic. Due to the intense heat, this piece has to deal with making this thing out of solid plastic was a horrible idea. Something that could of taken 15 minutes, may now take me 10 hours or more...
I was also struggling to remove it. I snapped my PCV and had to use multitool small pliers to remove it. After replacement of PCV seems like oil consumption went down. On my Toyotas I got metal PCV and no problems replacing it.
@@nazarettos6987 Thanks for the reply. That is crazy that Toyota would make the PCV valve out of metal, but Honda/Acura hasn't. Even shower valve cartridges are made out of mostly metal and the temp they handle is nothing compared to engine oil that hits around 220-250F.
Next week I'll replace the intake manifold cover gasket, spark plug, and valve seals. Is it a good idea to clean up the inside of the valve covers with a degreaser? or just leave them alone. Thanks again.
Same scenario here, hoping it goes smoothly
@@isidronava7497let me know how it goes. If it ends up being like us your end up having to remove the front valve cover to be able to remove the PCV. Just make sure you buy a front valve gasket so that when you put the valve cover back on it doesn’t leak. Honda valve cover’s should never be reused as they will not properly seal and will cause oil leaks. I learned this after having my mechanic rebuild my engine and he wasn’t aware of this on these engines. I ended up having to redo both… ohh that rear is not fun.
Yep i dropped that 10mm bolt never found the bolt ran to homedepo picked up a 10mm bolt put it in w/new PCV valve and it worked like a charm!
I hope this video was helpful
Great vid, thanks, keep posting more please ! 👍
This was a little bit challenging on this engine
Rdx 2015 is the same procedure. Thx
For the video
There is a washer between the pcv valve and the block that you didn't put back in because you probably didn't realize it fell off while removing the valve....just sayin. That washer is there to fill the void between the block and the pcv valve.
@@jackc244 this car was driving with no issues for couple years until I sold it. Thanks for advice 👍
Wear gloves. put a drop of oil on the end of the bolt for ease of installation
Thank you buddy for information about pcv my Acura MDX has over 275 k miles
I going to ask my mechanic to replace my
Just do it yourself its easy
How much oil did the engine consume before and after you replaced the PCV valve?
In Spanish Gracias!! Thanks for the lesson!!
It was difficult to remove it
I have a 2011 Acura MDX and I want to add an oil catch can. Do you have a video on installing an oil catch can and which one do you recommend. Thanks
Great video. I have same problem in 2011 max ..
Its common issue with these cars
My PCV broke off as well. I also have big hands and have to take that ignition timing rack off. any suggestions?
I just used smaller grip pliers and was able to take it out that pice that broke off
@@nazarettos6987 thank you.
I was very frustrated with this job, but my friend had one of those small pliers, i was able to grab that plastic piece and pull it out.
@@nazarettos6987 same thing happened with me i was so afraid
Thank you for the lesson, we appreciate your time and words!
Sold this car and ended up getting Toyota product.
The oil consumption is also most likely due to the piston rings
This helped a lot with oil consumption, but still this SUV sucking on oil.
Piston rings clog up with carbon BECAUSE the PCV valve and hose gets clogged up and doesn't allow ventilation. Change it to prevent the issue.
It's sad I bought this same vehicle, 3 years ago. Nothing but problems I'm terribly disappointed. I won't ever buy a Honda product again.
@@03757 I’ve had a 2011 for almost 13 yrs has 193k miles and do 3k mile oil changes. It only burns about 1qt every 1.5k miles. No problems I just make sure it’s always topped off with oil
@@JulianRangel13 I'm trading this vehicle for a 2019 Ford Edge, soon. My experienced was nothing but what. Good luck with yours!
Mine broke off as well, so I just took a large lag bolt and screwed it inside that hole that you show in the video that is part of the PCV valve. Once it was tight inside the valve, I just pulled the bolt back and the entire valve comes out. It was pretty easy.
Great idea 💡
What is the size of the bolt? Would it be better to use the bolt right away instead of trying to see if the plastic will snap?
@@mihaicara9228 I don’t remember the size but it was significantly larger than the hole so probably like 3/8. I would definitely try without the bolt first.
So what has been the results of the change on your car?
I noticed that less oil consumption and little bit better idle.
good video. I'm getting ready to replace mine also.
Its easy jib,but be careful and do not break that pcv valve when you will be pulling it out. I broke mine and ilI had to use short pliers to pull it out. Also i noticed car runs better now and less oil consumption, but these engine have bad leaky valve cover gasket that need to be replaced.