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What does PCV stand for?

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positive crankcase ventilation

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Where is the pcv valve on a 1998 Toyota Sienna?

If you stand facing the engine, the PCV valve is on the left side top of the engine near the back. It is connected to a short (6 inch) tube. It's difficult to get at, but you can see it and get at it if you reach back in and use a flashlight.


How do you change ford 500 PCV valve?

Disconnect the PCV valve tube from the PCV valve.Disconnect the PCV valve electrical connector if it has one.Turn the PCV valve counterclockwise to remove from the valve cover.To install, reverse the removal procedure.


How do you replace the PCV valve on your 1986 Chevrolet Nova?

Pull upward on the hose that the PCV valve is in. The PCV valve will pull out of the hose. The PCV valve is located in the valve cover.


How do you change PCV valve on 2004 F-150?

Remove the PCV valve retaining screws. Remove the PCV valve hose. Reverse the process to install the new PCV valve.


Where is the PCV Valve on a 1993 Toyota SR5?

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Why does a PCV valve keep making a rattling sound?

The PCV valve has a check ball in it, That's what you are hearing. REPLACE PCV VALVE


What does a PVC do and what does it stand for and where does it go in an engine?

Well, keep in mind I'm not a mechanic. I think you mean a PCV valve, not a PVC valve. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. A system using a PCV valve evacuates gases from an engine's crankcase, and I believe they always go on top of the crankcase. It's purpose is for fuel economy and the environment. For more info goto wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCV_valve


What is pcv plumbing?

There is no PCV plumbing there is how ever PVC piping and fittings


What do you mean by pcv in motor vehicle?

PCV is positive crankcase ventilation


Where is the PCV valve located in diesel engines?

Diesels generally do not have pcv.


Where exactly is the PCV valve on a 2003 Honda civic LX?

PCV valve (A)