Changing a PCV on a Subaru Outback 2.5 Engine In Real Time

A simple maintenance item that's often over looked. The PCV (or Positive Crankcase Ventilation) allows excess pressure to flow back into the intake of an engine.
Symptoms of a weak PCV is increased oil usage.

[@peterlattimore6013]

Love it Bruceyyyyy. Was going to subscribe, but then realized I had already.
Great content and very informative for those who may need to know. I own two 3.6RS Subbies 18 n 17 model years, and asked my local Dealer if I could buy a PCV as a spare, their reply was don't bother until it's required, fancy turning down a sale? 😂

[@bruceyyyyy]

I'm doing that on in 2017 3.6 next! Would recommend the hose as well.

[@jeffstone28]

Good video. Did you consider using either liquid sealant or Teflon tape on the threads of the new PCV valve?

[@bruceyyyyy]

I did not. I was taught that teflon tape can be an issue with solvents (fuel, oil, etc)

[@jeffstone28]

@@bruceyyyyy I stopped at a local Subaru dealer this afternoon and the parts guy told me they don't use anything when installing a new PCV valve.