PCV valve need replaced????

joshheat25 · Dec 12, 2005

When are you supposed to replace this and also what other things should be replaced in the engine bay??? I assume I can get this from randy cheap!

Kilgore Trout · Dec 12, 2005

PCV from AutoZone really. Very cheap. I would say replace after 15-30k.

How many miles are on your car?

MyEarsHurt · Dec 12, 2005

If its still opening and closing then I dont even think there is a need to replace it. But to be on the safe side you might as well get one every 3-5 oil changes. I think they are all of about $4.00.

joshheat25 · Dec 12, 2005

yea I have 80,000 and I haven't changed it since I had the vehicle soo... 55,000 maybe ! lol I am going to get one!

sgarlic · Dec 13, 2005

The service life on those is supposed to be 100,000 miles..if it doesn't rattle when you check it, replace it.. if it rattles, it's probably fine.

RandyStinchcomb · Dec 13, 2005

PCV valves should be replaced every 30k and again, DO NOT BUY these aftermarket, buy genuine Ford. price is @$6.50

Kilgore Trout · Dec 13, 2005

RandyStinchcomb said:
PCV valves should be replaced every 30k and again, DO NOT BUY these aftermarket, buy genuine Ford. price is @$6.50

Hmmm, I thought it would be ok to use an AutoZone PCV. But based on your post I will go get a new one from the Ford Parts Counter. Is the 2006 Ford Racing Performance Parts catalog out yet? I need one of those also...

RandyStinchcomb · Dec 13, 2005

Kilgore Trout said:
Hmmm, I thought it would be ok to use an AutoZone PCV. But based on your post I will go get a new one from the Ford Parts Counter. Is the 2006 Ford Racing Performance Parts catalog out yet? I need one of those also...

yeah, those aftermarket ones aren't made to FoMoCo specs and have larger orfices and valves and usally draw more then needed vs the OEM ones. nothing yet on the Frpp catalogs, but I'll check.

sgarlic · Dec 13, 2005

RandyStinchcomb said:
PCV valves should be replaced every 30k and again, DO NOT BUY these aftermarket, buy genuine Ford. price is @$6.50

Hmm.. my scheduled maintenance guide says 100k.. can't say I've ever replaced one at 30k .. sounds like a scam.

stangGT97 · Dec 13, 2005

along the same lines, does ford sell the rubber grommet that sits in the head and the PCV connects to?

joshheat25 · Dec 13, 2005

I bought one from pep boys and installed it! It was a purolator brand! What is the difference the stock one rattled and didn't look bad!

ponysarepretty · Dec 13, 2005

sgarlic said:
Hmm.. my scheduled maintenance guide says 100k.. can't say I've ever replaced one at 30k .. sounds like a scam.

Randy would never scam you.

DocG · Dec 13, 2005

Dunno how true it is, but have heard that if you pull the PCV valve out of the valve cover while engine is running, if it has vacuum, then it should be fine. But...for 6 bucks do what ya want, not like you're wasting too much money if it was fine.

joshheat25 · Dec 13, 2005

Yea here is a great question WTF does this thing do Anyway! and Would you reccomend me get a motocraft pcv Valve or is the 3.50 one I bought from pep boys fine!

RandyStinchcomb · Dec 14, 2005

I've repeated this several times before, so here goes:
Ford designs a part to work wthin certian parameters, say from Y to Z, now the aftermarket opens up these parameters, say T to Z so that ther part might have many other appts, not just a certian car/truck line. when you open up these parameters, you lose some of the effectiveness(is this even a word?) of this part and its performance.
things you should not buy aftermarket: PCV valves, IAC valves, TPS, 02's, IAT, ECT and other sensitive electronic sensors. you may save a $ or 2 by going to parts stores but the performance of the part will cost you in the long run. I know alot of you will dis-agree but I've been in the automotive business for over 30 years(25 years wth Ford and 5 years doing aftermarket parts) and I've seen this happen so many times. whats that old Fram comerical? "you can pay me now or pay me later"

SigmaPride · Dec 14, 2005

Replaced mine at 100k at it was still fine...NA bolt-ons. Don't need to replace it until then unless you are really bored.

Give Me TP · Dec 14, 2005

RandyStinchcomb said:
I've repeated this several times before, so here goes:
Ford designs a part to work wthin certian parameters, say from Y to Z, now the aftermarket opens up these parameters, say T to Z so that ther part might have many other appts, not just a certian car/truck line. when you open up these parameters, you lose some of the effectiveness(is this even a word?) of this part and its performance.
things you should not buy aftermarket: PCV valves, IAC valves, TPS, 02's, IAT, ECT and other sensitive electronic sensors. you may save a $ or 2 by going to parts stores but the performance of the part will cost you in the long run. I know alot of you will dis-agree but I've been in the automotive business for over 30 years(25 years wth Ford and 5 years doing aftermarket parts) and I've seen this happen so many times. whats that old Fram comerical? "you can pay me now or pay me later"

Psssst....Fram is aftermarket

RandyStinchcomb · Dec 14, 2005

Give Me TP said:
Psssst....Fram is aftermarket

no ****

I was just using ther quote

joshheat25 · Dec 14, 2005

thanx randy for the post I put the stock one back in and will probobly order one from you in the future when I order my Fog's thanx

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