How to Replace a PCV Valve Toyota Camry
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- Опубліковано 30 кві 2021
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This video goes over how to replace a PCV valve on a 2007 Toyota Camry four-cylinder 2.4. This should be the same process for any 2007- 2011 Toyota Camry with a 2.4 motor. PCV stands for (Positive Crankcase Ventilation). A PCV valve controls emissions. Essentially it takes gas produced by the motor and routes it back into the combustion chamber to be burned without harming your vehicle. If the valve doesn’t open and close on schedule or if any part of the system clogs, the result can be rough idle, sluggish acceleration or increased oil consumption. The PCV system allows for cleaner exhaust, prevents blow-by at seals and gaskets and removes crankcase gas generated by the combustion process that would sludge up and destroy the engine if left unchecked. It also allows the engine to perform better, run more efficiently, which produces better fuel economy. For whatever reason, PCV valves are usually overlooked and neglected and really should be part of your normal routine maintenance at least every 50,000 miles.
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Thanks man! Please keep the tutorials coming
You’re welcome. That’s the plan!
I have the same car with manual transmissions and with 254,000 miles. It doesn't burn a drop of oil but it idles funky from time to time, specially with the a/c on. Throttle body is clean, so I'm gonna try the PCV next. For what they cost, it's worth a shot.
That’s a good start. Good luck!
You can also try cleaning the MAF
Did it fix your problem? Mine idles a little rough with ac on also
Did it fix your problem? Mine idles a little rough with ac on also
@@manuelmach86did it help
Good tutorial couldn’t see because of your hands part of the time however your instruction enabled me to understand. I have a 2009 vibe GT 2.4 L a drink some oil in it idles roughly. I might’ve waited too long as I might have a little bit of a oil leak in one of the gaskets possibly valve cover. I just replace the valve cover gasket about 10,000 miles ago.
Thanks again
Not always easy to get a good angle. You’re welcome
Do you have a video on replacing the whole PCV tube as well. Great tutorial, subbed and keep it up!
Thank you, sorry not at the present time.
Thanks man!
You’re welcome!
Ty
You’re welcome!
Any updates on the pcv valve,did it helped with the oil consumption?
Also did the hose is still good?
Thanks
It slowed the oil consumption and the hose is still good!
@@TheAutoTeacher awesome,thanks for the quick reply.
Happy new year
@@TheAutoTeacher do you know the torque specs for the valve cover gasket in a camry 99.
There seems to be a lot of different opinions.
On the Internet I’ve seen everything from 4 foot pounds to 30 foot pounds. It’s a two-step process.I personally torque them to 17 foot pounds and then do a 90 degrees .You definitely don’t want to stretch your bolts. Most the time I just do it by feel. You want to make sure that you torque them evenly and consistently through the process and follow the torque sequence for the valve cover.
That hose you pulled off at 1:28, where can I get a replacement? Mine broke when I went to pull it off when doing a valve cover gasket replacement.
Any Toyota dealer or Auto Parts store should have it. I would bring your old hose just to make sure you get the correct size .
200k and no oil burning? Which oil did the car use and any suggestions on maintenance focused on oil consumption beside pcv valve change?
Used Castrol GTX High Mileage Synthetic Blend Motor oil.
Be timely and consistent with your oil changes and always use a good quality oil. A lot of people don't consistently change oil on time and then use the cheapest bargain price oil they can find to save a couple dollars.
Doing this for extended miles can cause oil consumption and hurt the dependability/longevity of the engine.
2:55 what does it mean "see if it leaks or not" ? i'm guessing checking engine oil level as miles are put on to see if its dropping?
edit: 3:11 you follow up with: "if idles varying" so i'm guessing that's the answer to my question
If the idle varies was referring to the condition of the hose going to the PCV valve. If the hose is questionable, it can lead to variations in your idle, stalling, etc. And the oil level will just have to be checked as the vehicle is driven to see if the PCV valve helped .
Hello.
Did this fix the issue ? I have the same exact car with 130k and it’s running through oil like crazy. I need help!
Thanks
It did slow consumption, make sure you're using the proper viscosity and a good quality high mileage oil.
Pull a spark plug, if there is oil, might need to replace valve cover gasket. Not to crazy difficult of job.
What's it like putting plugs in that..I have P0430 code that I think is from spark plug (I hope) because I can hear a misfire when I start..
P0442
P0456
P0442
P0456
Can all those be causes by this same issue?
Nearly every time a P0442 is triggered on a Toyota, it will be because the gas cap is missing, improperly affixed (i.e., not closed tightly), or leaking. A PO456 is
“Evaporative Emission System (EVAP) Small Leak Detected.” Your car's computer will trigger this code when it thinks that there's a minor leak somewhere in the evaporative emissions control (EVAP) system. Nothing to do with your spark plugs, but the spark plugs are easy to replace in this vehicle.
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Did this fix the issue?
Yes
Do you know if this part could turn on a check engine light and if replaced, could turn it off?
A trouble code often associated with a faulty PCV valve is a P052E - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Regulator Valve Performance.But usually a PCV valve does not throw a code.
Thanks, unfortunately I have a P04401 code for 2003 Camry so I’m trying to figure out what it could be
Can you double check your PO code? Nowhere in the book or PO codes can I find a PO4401 listed.
Sorry it’s P0441
PO441--First would be a faulty gas cap, second would be a faulty purge vacuum switching valve or a leaking hose going to it.
Can someone help me. I’m trying to put on the new valve but it just keeps spinning I think my thread gone bad
Double check to make sure that they gave you the right part for your vehicle. If it is then you have to remove the valve cover and replace it (Junk Yard) or somehow try to redo the threads .
What car do you have?
Those engines came out with bad piston rings. Toyota had a recall to fix them years ago. that is likely the problem from 2007 to 2009 2.4 Camry.
hey I have a 2012 with a four-cylinder. It looks kind of like the same motor but a little bit different… Do you know if it's as easy with the 2012 as it is with this one?
It would be the same 2007 to 2011 which is a six generation. But think they relocated it for the seventh generation Toyota 2012 to 2017 and it’s harder to access.
@@TheAutoTeacher yeah i actually just had it done. still kinda easy but you hafta take off the passenger wheel and go in thru the bottom. but you DONT have to take off the intake manifold at least!! anyway yeah starting in 2012 there's no power steering in the way
My camry 212 have the same problem, and at the dealer charge more than $400 for doing that I think it is overpriced
@@dreambuilders4int257 yeah they probably took off the intake manifold. since i wrote that comment i did more research and found that for a 2012 the best way to replace pcv is take off passenger side wheel and go in that way through wheel well. takes like 1.5 hours. somewhere on here there is a video showing that. next time you get it done, insist they do it the way i just mentioned! also you dont need a dealer...any decent mechanic can do it. important - the manual says do it the WRONG way so you need to find a mechanic who trusts your judgment when you say ignore the manual!!
@@TheAutoTeacher Nope. 2007 to 2009 Engine 2.4. and 2010 up engine 2.5 a different engine. I have the 2011 it is in the back and down.
Would this possibly fix a 2013 with close to 230k miles?
It totally depends what's wrong with your Toyota Camry and what is doing.
@@TheAutoTeacher just drinking oil. There is no leak. Some blowby
If it's using that much oil and has blowby probably not, I would use a high mileage oil and try some kind of additive to hopefully slow down the consumption. The only other option would be to replace or rebuild the motor.
It's been two years did that stop the oil consumption
It didn't stop it, but it definitely slowed consumption.
@@TheAutoTeacher I have the same problem with my camry it's approaching 200 thousand and it's been consuming oil for a while I'm pretty sure it needs to be recalled but I think I'm too late to get in on it
Why did you replace it ?this thing fix the issue?
We replaced it knowing that it hadn’t been replaced in probably 100,000 miles. It did help with the idle a little but the vehicle still burns oil.
Since they are inexpensive and most manufacturers suggest a PCV should be cleaned or replaced between 20 to 50,000 miles it was definitely worth a shot.
I replaced the PCV and now the car won't start. Lights and power, but complete silence. Any pointers?
Complete silence , No crank ? That wouldn't have anything to do with a PCV.
@@TheAutoTeacher By complete chance, the 8yo battery decided that right after I changed the PCV was the perfect time to fail. Issue was completely unrelated.
Did this actually fix the usage?
It did make a difference, it slow down oil consumption a little.
@@TheAutoTeacher cool, gotta try that. I would recommend you try some b12 chem tool in the oil for around 1000 miles and see if that helps. And if you wanted to go even further and soak the cylinders with a little as well
My hose popped and the car stalls and idles up and down would this make my car do that
yes