Note to people looking to do this job: if you can’t remember last time the pcv valve grommet was replaced plan on it being dry rotted. My grommet like many others fell in after being forced to cut it off so to be safe I removed the valve cover and cleaned the pcv area out. Order a valve cover seal along with spark plugs and valve cover tube seals if it has been a while since these items have replaced BEFORE YOU DO THIS JOB. You can always return them if you don’t have any issues!!
Absolutely agree with you, unless you want to play surgeon and meticulously pick the PCV valve grommet apart like I did, the best solution is to pull the whole valve cover. This is especially true if you haven't done the VCG in the past, as it is probably leaking or seeping at higher mileage. Thanks for watching!
+secks4rmlwd11 If your vacuum lines haven't been replaced before they're definitely due by now, but be prepared for sticker shock on some of the OEM lines if you go that route. Cold air intake doesn't do much more than make noise to be honest, but if you want your truck to sound a bit more "racecar" then go for it. Thanks for watching!
I wish I could say it was better, and we have changed a lot of parts to improve mileage. I get about 14-15 MPG in the city and 20 on the highway - with the wind pushing me. Typically, the 3RZ-FE gets 20+ in the city and on the highway in Tacomas and slightly lower in 4Runners. My old T100 (full size truck - predecessor to Tundra) was getting over 25MPG highway and 20MPG in the city with the 5 speed manual and the 3RZ.
@@subtegral My 4Runner hits about 20 MPG combined on 265/75R17s (33). Sounds like something may be dragging your mileage down, although both my 4Runner and old T-100 are RWD. Thanks for watching!
@@subtegral Likely the 4WD system, both extra weight and rotating mass/rolling resistance. Most 4WD RZs that I know hit about 16 city, definitely a substantial difference compared to RWD.
If you keep it clean from the beginning by washing it which, if you are careful, won't hurt anything, then it will stay clean. As you can tell, I am a bit OCD - ok, highly OCD. Do you want us to make a video on it?
Other than for sound, not much. ROI on fuel savings is far too long to be worth it as well, unless you're into the appearance or sound as mentioned. Thanks for watching!
I was doing this but mine was so old it cracked and got inside the champer so i had to take the engine top cover off, put upside down and the wiggle it and fishing the remaining parts until its finally all cleared done
You may see a decrease in fuel efficiency, burning oil, or a lack of power. It's a good item to replace every 30-50k miles, especially considering they are only $10 plus the cost of the grommet. Thanks for watching!
rkgsd There's a couple reasons I don't like the aftermarket ones - first, the valves are plastic, and have been known to break. Also, from what I have read on forums, the check ball does not seal properly, and gas mileage suffers with the aftermarket valves. Since the Toyota part is under $10, you should really just spend the little bit extra and go OEM. Thanks for watching!
As long as you keep up with cleaning, it's easy to keep clean. If you have a dirty engine bay, lots of degreaser, toothbrushes, detailing brushes, elbow grease, and spray wax. Thanks for watching!
Had a heck of time getting the PCV valve out as well. Video was useless also not showing how to actually get the bugger out. That said heres some advice as I also had my grommet fall inside the hole. I cut off a piece of aluminum armature wire and shaped it into a 90 degree fishhook to fish the grommet out of the hole. Once you catch the grommet in the hole and bring it up to the opening of the engine, grab your pliers and grab it with that and gently and slowly yank the grommet out. Was scary thinking I had to take off the whole valve cover, so this was a far easier solution. Its good that the design of the engine is made so that the grommet itself if it does fall in it wont stray to far away that you can't hook it with the wire.
I use the website ToyotaPartsDeal often, that's the first place I check using the P/N itself. Other good sources are Camelback Toyota, Olathe Toyota, and McGeorge Toyota. Thanks for watching!
No, I rarely get a "gas smell" from my truck. I did not actually need to replace the PCV valve, even at 165K miles (I checked it, and it tested good), but it was a cheap bit of preventative maintenance. I will say this: my truck used to occasionally smell like fuel after driving, and when I replaced my vacuum lines (I did nearly all of them), the smell went away. There will always be a faint smell of fuel, but if it is abnormally strong, I recommend first checking the vacuum lines that run to and around the charcoal canister as a possible culprit.
Does a 2001 Toyota Tacoma standard cab have a pvc valve? I'll check my vacuum lines tomorrow!! I do get the same gas smell and its strong after I drive. I know its not the gas lines or gas tank because it was all replaced due to the recall for the frame.
Yeah, all modern vehicles have PCV valves. If yours is a 2RZ (2.4L) or 3RZ (2.7L), you can follow my video to replace the PCV valve. When I checked and replaced my vacuum lines, most of them were very hard and when I removed them, they cracked. Many of them also had a brown tint to them; a vacuum line that is still good will be a dark gray.
Check all of the small vacuum lines over on the right-hand side of the engine; there should be a black box that is your EVAP canister, and the lines running to and through it are the ones that could be causing the fuel smell. Since you have a Tacoma, the EVAP canister may be mounted under the bed, though, and if it is, I don't know exactly how the vacuum routing works in that case. You should check all of your vacuum lines though; if you have any that are cracked and causing vacuum leaks, your truck may be running rich, also causing the fuel smell. It is a good idea to replace your vacuum lines every 10 years or so as preventative maintenance. OEM Toyota lines are best, but they are costly (upwards of $50 for one hose, in some cases), so you may want to look into replacing your vacuum lines with silicone. I recommend the shop kit from SiliconeIntakes if you go that route.
These videos are awful. You literally leave the most important parts out of the footage. “I’ll be right back” and skip exactly what we need to see. Same issue on all your videos 😅 Very nice looking engine though ❤
I like how you didnt tell us how long it took you to get out the valve, it's not easy, what's wrong you can't record while your struggling.. everybody struggles. Hell it probably would have made us laugh and give you a thumbs up. But since you didn't you get a thumbs down from me👎
Note to people looking to do this job: if you can’t remember last time the pcv valve grommet was replaced plan on it being dry rotted. My grommet like many others fell in after being forced to cut it off so to be safe I removed the valve cover and cleaned the pcv area out. Order a valve cover seal along with spark plugs and valve cover tube seals if it has been a while since these items have replaced BEFORE YOU DO THIS JOB. You can always return them if you don’t have any issues!!
Absolutely agree with you, unless you want to play surgeon and meticulously pick the PCV valve grommet apart like I did, the best solution is to pull the whole valve cover. This is especially true if you haven't done the VCG in the past, as it is probably leaking or seeping at higher mileage. Thanks for watching!
redonKiLaus Yup agreed. Thank you for the video, it’s always helpful to see someone else do the repair before I do it. Do you still have your 4Runner?
That is the cleanest engine bay ever!!!!
Thanks for watching!
wow, your truck looks super clean!
I'm thinking about buying a whole new set of vacuum lines and a cold air intake for mine.
+secks4rmlwd11 If your vacuum lines haven't been replaced before they're definitely due by now, but be prepared for sticker shock on some of the OEM lines if you go that route. Cold air intake doesn't do much more than make noise to be honest, but if you want your truck to sound a bit more "racecar" then go for it. Thanks for watching!
I wish I could say it was better, and we have changed a lot of parts to improve mileage. I get about 14-15 MPG in the city and 20 on the highway - with the wind pushing me. Typically, the 3RZ-FE gets 20+ in the city and on the highway in Tacomas and slightly lower in 4Runners. My old T100 (full size truck - predecessor to Tundra) was getting over 25MPG highway and 20MPG in the city with the 5 speed manual and the 3RZ.
@@subtegral My 4Runner hits about 20 MPG combined on 265/75R17s (33). Sounds like something may be dragging your mileage down, although both my 4Runner and old T-100 are RWD. Thanks for watching!
@@subtegral Likely the 4WD system, both extra weight and rotating mass/rolling resistance. Most 4WD RZs that I know hit about 16 city, definitely a substantial difference compared to RWD.
@@subtegral Most folks I know hitting that number are on 31s or 33s.
If you keep it clean from the beginning by washing it which, if you are careful, won't hurt anything, then it will stay clean. As you can tell, I am a bit OCD - ok, highly OCD. Do you want us to make a video on it?
Yes please! I’m like you but unfortunately the previous owner didn’t care much about the whole truck
Hi, what do you think about pcv oil catch can? is it good idea to install it?
It's a good thing to have to prevent buildup in the intake manifold, but only if it is a quality catch can. Mishimoto makes some good ones.
Do you have all the parts number ? I’m struggling to find them . Thanks
Pregunta? Cuantos psi debe tener de presión de aceite el 3rzfe o 4runer. Gracias...
Off topic but I see you have a cool air intake does it benefit at all? I heard some people get worse gas mileage
Other than for sound, not much. ROI on fuel savings is far too long to be worth it as well, unless you're into the appearance or sound as mentioned. Thanks for watching!
I was doing this but mine was so old it cracked and got inside the champer so i had to take the engine top cover off, put upside down and the wiggle it and fishing the remaining parts until its finally all cleared done
this is cool but my grommet keeps cracking, i'm using motor oil as lube but she cracks all the same.
PCV382 & 42058
so lubricating the grommet before inserting the valve itself! TRUST ME YOU NEED TOO
You absolutely do - thanks for watching!
Mine broke in 4 pieces. Was able to use a vacuum cleaner to pull the rest out. How you know when its not working anymore pcv valve?
You may see a decrease in fuel efficiency, burning oil, or a lack of power. It's a good item to replace every 30-50k miles, especially considering they are only $10 plus the cost of the grommet. Thanks for watching!
Hi, I'm just curious how do you know when to change PCV valve? Is there a way to test it?
Toyota recommends every 30K miles. The valve itself is under $10, so it is cheap insurance against any problems. Thanks for watching!
Any reason an aftermarket PCV and gommet from Fram or Beck Arnley, etc wouldn't be good enough? It's a pretty simple part.
rkgsd There's a couple reasons I don't like the aftermarket ones - first, the valves are plastic, and have been known to break. Also, from what I have read on forums, the check ball does not seal properly, and gas mileage suffers with the aftermarket valves. Since the Toyota part is under $10, you should really just spend the little bit extra and go OEM. Thanks for watching!
redonKiLaus Will do. Thanks!
I even got a Toyota grommet to go with it for good measure.
Great thanks - btw how the heck is your engine so darn clean??
As long as you keep up with cleaning, it's easy to keep clean. If you have a dirty engine bay, lots of degreaser, toothbrushes, detailing brushes, elbow grease, and spray wax. Thanks for watching!
My grommet fell in, so im doing my valve cover gasket... again. Ill take advantage and paint it this time
Sorry to hear that, but it happens to all of us sometimes. Hope you get your vehicle going quickly, and thanks for watching!
Had a heck of time getting the PCV valve out as well. Video was useless also not showing how to actually get the bugger out. That said heres some advice as I also had my grommet fall inside the hole.
I cut off a piece of aluminum armature wire and shaped it into a 90 degree fishhook to fish the grommet out of the hole. Once you catch the grommet in the hole and bring it up to the opening of the engine, grab your pliers and grab it with that and gently and slowly yank the grommet out.
Was scary thinking I had to take off the whole valve cover, so this was a far easier solution. Its good that the design of the engine is made so that the grommet itself if it does fall in it wont stray to far away that you can't hook it with the wire.
Do you have a link to buy a toyota valve
I use the website ToyotaPartsDeal often, that's the first place I check using the P/N itself. Other good sources are Camelback Toyota, Olathe Toyota, and McGeorge Toyota. Thanks for watching!
@@redonKiLaus thank you! And McGeorge toyo isnt a fake one
@@Headfirst-M80 McGeorge is good to go, they're a dealership in VA.
Would you get a gas smell when it's time to change it?
No, I rarely get a "gas smell" from my truck. I did not actually need to replace the PCV valve, even at 165K miles (I checked it, and it tested good), but it was a cheap bit of preventative maintenance. I will say this: my truck used to occasionally smell like fuel after driving, and when I replaced my vacuum lines (I did nearly all of them), the smell went away. There will always be a faint smell of fuel, but if it is abnormally strong, I recommend first checking the vacuum lines that run to and around the charcoal canister as a possible culprit.
Does a 2001 Toyota Tacoma standard cab have a pvc valve? I'll check my vacuum lines tomorrow!! I do get the same gas smell and its strong after I drive. I know its not the gas lines or gas tank because it was all replaced due to the recall for the frame.
Yeah, all modern vehicles have PCV valves. If yours is a 2RZ (2.4L) or 3RZ (2.7L), you can follow my video to replace the PCV valve.
When I checked and replaced my vacuum lines, most of them were very hard and when I removed them, they cracked. Many of them also had a brown tint to them; a vacuum line that is still good will be a dark gray.
Ya, i got the 2.7L 4 cylinder. Which vacuum line would you check first or does it really matter?
Check all of the small vacuum lines over on the right-hand side of the engine; there should be a black box that is your EVAP canister, and the lines running to and through it are the ones that could be causing the fuel smell. Since you have a Tacoma, the EVAP canister may be mounted under the bed, though, and if it is, I don't know exactly how the vacuum routing works in that case. You should check all of your vacuum lines though; if you have any that are cracked and causing vacuum leaks, your truck may be running rich, also causing the fuel smell. It is a good idea to replace your vacuum lines every 10 years or so as preventative maintenance. OEM Toyota lines are best, but they are costly (upwards of $50 for one hose, in some cases), so you may want to look into replacing your vacuum lines with silicone. I recommend the shop kit from SiliconeIntakes if you go that route.
Thanks for the help!!!! I just replaced mine. My pcv valve had treads on it instead of like yours.
Thanks for watching!
I will have to do that!!! I think I found PVC valve but I'm not really sure
It's in the exact place shown in the video - you should have no trouble at all finding it.
ARMOR ALL, NO! 303 YES! THUMBS UP!
I agree, 303 is what I've switched over to as well. Thanks for watching!
is the valve in the same location on the 2004 tacoma as the 97' one ??
terrible . you didnt show anything.....all useless talk
Armor All?..WTF
yes please!!!
Mange Takk!
I mean threads haha
These videos are awful. You literally leave the most important parts out of the footage. “I’ll be right back” and skip exactly what we need to see. Same issue on all your videos 😅
Very nice looking engine though ❤
I like how you didnt tell us how long it took you to get out the valve, it's not easy, what's wrong you can't record while your struggling.. everybody struggles. Hell it probably would have made us laugh and give you a thumbs up. But since you didn't you get a thumbs down from me👎
It’s probably because it’s not very hard to get out. If you’re that concerned about it then take it to the dealer and let them do it.