PCV valve question

[Saturn_Fan]

I have around 18K on my 08' Corolla, so I figured I'd go ahead and replace the PCV on it. Located it (it is threaded in, takes a 22mm socket to remove) and called down to Toyota to see if they had one.

Guy on the phone says they do not stock them and will not stock them for that matter. I asked him why, and he said Toyota has no recommended replacement time on them unless they "cause problems of some sort". Fram shows a replacement, but I like to stick to OEM on certain parts, and this is one of them.

Does that sound right? Why would Toyota not want this replaced when they can and do clog up? Weird.

 

[ZZman]

Sounds right.

It is rare that they actually clog up or fail. They may also have designed a better one.

But as most manufacturers these days, they want to make cars look as maintenance free looking as possible.

 

[StevieC]

Call another dealership. My PCV isn't listed as a replacement item in my manuals maintenance section and my dealership always has them. (They aren't common to go either!)

That guy has been

IMO!

 

[c3po]

Originally Posted By: Saturn_Fan
I have around 18K on my 08' Corolla, so I figured I'd go ahead and replace the PCV on it. Located it (it is threaded in, takes a 22mm socket to remove) and called down to Toyota to see if they had one.

Guy on the phone says they do not stock them and will not stock them for that matter. I asked him why, and he said Toyota has no recommended replacement time on them unless they "cause problems of some sort". Fram shows a replacement, but I like to stick to OEM on certain parts, and this is one of them.

Does that sound right? Why would Toyota not want this replaced when they can and do clog up? Weird.

SaturFan, is your PCV Valve the kind that has a ball in it, if that is the case then maybe take it out every 30,000 miles and clean it, let us know.

 

[StevieC]

The problem is that if your PCV has a spring in it, this can weaken over time from the engine heat and become less effective.

There is no way to test how effective it is, and is so cheap to replace that it just makes sense.

To the OP:
Maybe call another dealership and if you get the same story, then ask to special order the item in in a quantity of 5 or 6 and just keep them on hand until you need them.

This should also be a big enough order that they will order them for you.

 

[asiancivicmaniac]

When I went to the Nissan dealer to get a PCV replacement for my car, the dealer needed to order it.

I recently took out the one on my mom's 04 Camry with 74k miles on it. I just took throttle body cleaner and cleaned it out. It's made out of metal unlike the plastic one for my car.

 

[Saturn_Fan]

Great replies all.

c3PO: I didn't unthread the PCV all the way as it is on there very well. I may end up taking it off, spraying some deep creep in there, shaking it till she rattles and put it back on.

To everyone else: I'll call another dealer and see if this is a trend. If it is I'll have them order half a dozen of them or I will go to Toyota of Canada (they seem to offer things not available in the U.S. for some reason.) The block heater I installed in the car is one item that comes to mind.

If someone can come up with a Toyota part number for the PCV on an 08 Corolla CE, I'd be very appreciative.

 

[Saturn_Fan]

Originally Posted By: asiancivicmaniac
When I went to the Nissan dealer to get a PCV replacement for my car, the dealer needed to order it.

I recently took out the one on my mom's 04 Camry with 74k miles on it. I just took throttle body cleaner and cleaned it out. It's made out of metal unlike the plastic one for my car.


Indeed the PCV on this car is well made. Firstly, it is definitely made of some good metal and is fairly large. Secondly, it is the first car I have had where it just doesn't sit in a rubber grommet, but rather is threaded into the valve cover. It is a 16mm thread on that dimension.

ETA: Good night all, gotta get up early. I'll pop back in tomorrow to check on the thread. Thanks again!

 

[StevieC]

My Santa Fe has it's PCV valve threaded into the Valve Cover and the Mitsubishi 3.0 Litre (Chrysler 3.0) has it like this as well.

 

[bdcardinal]

we only stock the most common ones, anything else we can usually get Motorcraft same day. makes no sense for us to have something sit on the shelf for years and not sell.

 

[wirelessF]

Check this website out for Toyota part numbers:

http://www.toyodiy.com

Great website to prevent stealership part messups.

 

[tomcat27]

I had the same thoughts... no interval spec'd in the manual. I'd bet that many/most people (non-BITOG) dont replace their PCV valve.

of course, I feel a little silly now, but I bought a Beck Arnley PCV valve for my toyota.... made right here in the US

 

[river_rat]

Originally Posted By: tomcat27
...I bought a Beck Arnley PCV valve for my toyota.... made right here in the US

Like your Toyota, no doubt.

 

[StevieC]

Originally Posted By: river_rat
Originally Posted By: tomcat27
...I bought a Beck Arnley PCV valve for my toyota.... made right here in the US

Like your Toyota, no doubt.

The PCV would be considered "Domestic" and the car "Foreign"

 

[Bill in Utah]

I got mine at AutoZone for about $13 for my Corolla. It was clean when I replaced it at 80k.

I'll put the orginal one back one around 200k...

I would NOT replace it before 100k IMO...

Just bought one for my new GMC and it was a grand total of $1.24... Nice price.

Bill

 

[panthermike]

I've had the same issue SaturnFan, same pcv on our Corolla's. No Toyota dealer seems to have it. One claimed the 3/8" pipe thread was "universal", I don't believe it though. The 2000 has 155K miles and I replaced the PCV awhile ago with a Fram unit. I didn't want to, but the other was old and had lots of miles, would rather use the OEM if I could get it.

 

[river_rat]

Originally Posted By: StevieC
The PCV would be considered "Domestic" and the car "Foreign"

Ah, Toyota an import like a Dodge Ram or Chevy HHR, etc.?

(Speedy Gonzales voice) Dodge, the finest trucks in all Mehico!

 

[StevieC]

Everything has "domestic" & "foreign" content these days and is produced locally and abroad so does it really matter anymore in today's global economy?

 

[river_rat]

Originally Posted By: StevieC
...so does it really matter anymore in today's global economy?


Not so much anymore, I think.
I suppose the primary owners are the stockholders from all around the world, too.

 

[Falcon_LS]

Originally Posted By: wirelessF
Check this website out for Toyota part numbers:

http://www.toyodiy.com

Great website to prevent stealership part messups.


Best thing about that site is the ability to enter your VIN and get specific part numbers and diagrams for your Toyota/Lexus!