03 Honda CR-V loses oil like crazy!

[Carlostrece]

The Microgard PCV valve would be fine if it is constructed of metal like the original. I don't trust screwing (softer) plastic threads into a very hot part of the engine.

The Microgard PCV is metal. If it matters, the exterior of it visually appears to be good quality. In fact, it looks higher quality than the metal OEM AC Delco PCV I bought for my Buick a few months ago.

 

[Carlostrece]

Let us know if it works if you keep it. It's enough of a pain to just pay a few $$ more for OEM.

Agreed. How would I know if it's working properly?

 

[Gasbuggy]

Let's see those spark plugs

 

[Sequoiasoon]

By the way you describe the neglected CR-V, I would just clean up the old PCV valve with carb cleaner and reinstall it with the old hose to see if it collapses under vacuum before buying a new hose.

If I'm going through the effort to take it off, for not a lot of money I'm replacing both valve and hose so I know it is correct. If teh old works after cleaning how long before it does collapse or crack on ends?

I'm trying to fix an issue. I might clean the old one for 's and grins to see if it cleans up and rattles good but 99% not reinstalling it unless something odd happens.