@@markweatherill yes sir, just give it to 'er and tighten that bolt without mercy and with all strength you can muster and come up with, and then use a breaker bar to "give er" another 1/4 of a turn, and it ain't ganna be comen off, ever literally lol)
Great videos as usual. I have replaced the PCV valve in my 2009 Highlander. But did the expensive way (manifold removal). It was a $ 500 job for a $20 part. Let me tell you that it was totally worth it! It's like night & day. The engine is back to life. This HL has 167K miles and it was sluggish and burning oil for a while (no blue smoke. Just drinking 1qt every 1000). If your Toyota has >100k I totally recommend replacing the PCV. It is amazing the manual don't call for PCV replacement.
I am the original owner of a 2012 Camry 2.5 with 163,000 miles and have never changed the pcv valve. Mine uses about the same amount of oil and I hope this will help. I bought an aftermarket pcv valve a few months ago with other parts but after watching this video I will probably get an OEM one so I will only do this once.
After the at-205 my 2013. Then on the advice of a Toyota mechanic I tried Blue devil sealer and it's been good , no leaks. I still would like to do the PVC and I have bought it recently
Great video . I just replaced the valve on my 2012 Camry SE . Everything is exactly as you described . My 2 cents : a better way to reach the hose is from under the car and if you open the hood , the natural light gives you a better view . I also used a joint socket adapter and a larger socket extension to remove the valve . Thank you very much for the video .
I just did this on my 17 Camry 2.5 XSE and it took me about 90 minutes to change the PCV valve, I also changed my spark plugs. Car runs like a champ. I drive 80% on the highway so my engine with 66K miles on it gots lot's of life still.
This is supremely helpful sir. I own a 17 of the exact same model and I am the same way this person is. Absolutely love my car! Coming from nothing but American cars to this has been so eye opening in terms of differences in quality. Than you for the content and thanks to Mrs. Car Care Nut for the awesome camera work. God bless
Mrs CCN, you are so professional in taking the videos since everything is so very well visible. You, guys, are awesome in making educational videos. Learning a lot from your channel. Didn’t even notice like more than two hours passed listening to Professor CCN!
I replaced This On My 2012 camry around 100k few years Ago. I will replace soon om my 2016 Camry also when the weather is Warmer and no snow. Replace the Hose while you're at it. Does not cost much i think i paid under $20 for the Hose and Around $10 for the Valve at my Local Toyota dealer. A quick Tip; To Help you start the new pcv valve in without crossing the threads, Cut the Old Hose (that you replacing Also) about 4 inches and insert it into the Valve Without the clamp and it will make your life Easier. Then use the Socket wrench.
Thank you for this video I just installed my new oem PCB valve and hose on my 2012 Camry. With out this video there is no way I would of been able to do this. Thanks again for all your videos.
Anytime you see that white carbon on the intake valve that is a very healthy clean running engine. That is something I learned from my dad who was a “ car care nut” professional Toyota tech back in the 70’s and 80’s. He was working there when the 1st Gen Camry, the 86 1/2 Supra, and the first Gen MR2 launched.
My father, a Master Diesel Technician of over 40 years would teach me to “grow eyes on my fingers” Sometimes, it even helped to close my eyes while using my fingers to feel around. Patience is a virtue….
Thank you, AMD, for the excellent video clip with many valuable tips. I emailed you with a request for this procedure, and within a few days, here it is. Yeah, that not-so-polite term for a Toyota engineer who came up with the location of the PCV valve came to my mind more than once, to keep it mildly. I helped change PCV valves to several of my friends' vehicles, including 04 Sequoia, 08 Highlander, 13 Kia Soul, and so on, including my own 11 Nissan Altima, and in non of those cases took more than 2-3 min to do the job on my slow day. Thank you again, and keep up with the excellent job.
Nice video about this part. I did this on my 2016 Scion tC (same engine) at the same time I replaced the spark plugs. Hardest part is getting that hose on and off. Never thought of just pulling the hose off and pushing it back on. But, I was able to pinch and move the compression clamp by hand. If you can do this, I recommend it because it will make getting the hose on and off much easier. On another note, it is possible to see the clamp and the end of the hose, but only when on your back lying under the car. But you definitely cannot see the whole PCV valve. Removal and replacement of the valve itself is a blind by feel job - easy enough.
Great shortcut! You can actually practice blind on junk parts if you have any. I used to assemble the coaster brake on my bicycle blindfolded based on my dad telling me they had to learn to service their firearms blind in the army during ww2.
I lived in the rust belt for years but not anymore . If out on road and rim/tire froze in place get on your butt and kick with legs on right and left on rubber of the tire it will come right off I’ve shown all my 5 daughters this trick . Excellent video Iam sure I’ll be doing this on wife’s 16 soon at 110.000miles
I have a 1999 Camry 2.2 liter that I need to replace the valve cover gasket. So I ordered all my parts including the PCV valve and spark plugs from Toyota. Gaskets and everything. Can’t wait to do it.
That must’ve hired a Mercedes’ engineer!!! There are several things on the Mercedes Sprinter that are done by braille. That’s the world I live in many days. Great video as always my friend and my hats off to the camera lady!!! Give Mrs. AMD my best!! ✌️
@@vw5056 I have some of those in my fleet as well. They truly aren’t to bad. Except the cam position sensors on the back of the heads. You’re doing those by braille. LOL. But as a whole they are pretty good to work on.
this PCV valve location is a very stupid design, I am very surprised that Toyota didn't improve that, isn't Toyota suppose to be about constant improvement?it is obviously not true in this case, for something that should be serviced at a regular interval it is a poor design at best! Toyota is starting to slip like the big three are, it is probably designed by the same engineer that thought that it was a good idea to remove the cab on the new Tundra to change a wastegate!
You always give good advice,,,Imagine I am a Sewing Machine Technician,,,and my fingers are my eyes,many times,,getting into all these small spaces,,well done
Mine is in the same I was able to remove and replace it simply by lifting up the car as if I was going to do an oil by using a creeper I simply slid under the car and replaced the PCV valve without moving anything out of my way or taking any brackets apart not a simple job but once you figure out ways to put your ratchet it's possible it took me about 1 hour and 30 minutes to replace it with new OEM valve
I replaced the PCV valve (OEM part from local dealership) on our 2012 Highlander during a routine oil change. We noticed a rough idle and weird oil consumption this past year. I noticed an immediate difference after putting the new PCV valve in. AMD was right, it’s a tight spot! Thanks for the video!
Another awesome video! I will be doing this on my 2011 Camry next weekend and this will be my guide. Thank you for sharing your professional knowledge and for producing TOP NOTCH content! Thanks to your Mrs. too!
I too have a 2011. My understanding is we cannot use this procedure because we have a power steering pump while the 2012 and newer have electric steering. I’m curious to know how you make out.
@@michaelruys5021 Good point. That could present a challenge. I’ll let you know how it goes once I get In there and take a look. Hoping I can use the CCN’s technique. If not maybe I can figure out another way.
@@SuperMan-uj7dh Sorry. I got busy with work/life, but I will post it here to let everyone know what I find whenever I do get an opportunity to look at it.
@@michaelruys5021 Also curious with my 2011. I've got the pump in the way, however, I can see the hose just to the left of that label on the engine and it looks like I may be able to get in there with some kind of socket extension setup after the hose comes off, either from the side or from under. It's tight but maybe removing the upper motor mount and the idler pulley will make it possible. A mechanic on toyotanation says no, impossible. But that's all I need to hear to make me go for it.
A recruitment reminder: "Ladies, if you have any desire to be a mechanic, follow up on it! Every mechanic in the world has wished many times they had smaller hands." This definitely looks like one of those occasions.
Took me about 2 and half hours total but I made it. I had to run and a deep socket set and a 3" extension bar. I wanna know what the engineer was thinking!! Lol. And I'm also glad you took your time to explain the entire process. I wouldn't of known that clamp was on the hose end because I didn't feel it at all. I had to wiggle it slowly to where it was turned downwards so I could take it off. Thanks AMD.
2nd attempt successful, but I'm still mumbling & cursing! This time I really did move the bracket for the crank sensor, and it is the only way you can get in there. You CAN get a visual on the hose and the end of the PCV (after removing the hose) from underneath, but its hard. I think the best way would be from below with the car ON A LIFT , not the ground, so you can reach up further. The hose pulled off fairly easily, and thankfully, it was in good shape. The old PCV came out easily after I found the right combo of extensions and swivels. When I was fiddling to get the new one started, I DROPPED the damn thing to Parts Unknown. After a meltdown and a rain shower, it turned up. As you show in the video, it was ticklish to get it started, and it seems tight going in, but it went in with consistent resistance all the way. The hose was also No Fun to get back in, but I got it in. Now, lets see if my oil consumption goes down. If it does, I'm going to put my tinfoil hat on and write a scathing letter to Toyota! Toyota engineers seem to make impractical decisions in order to achieve an objective of dubious worth. For example, the cartridge-type oil filter. It is a messy, fussy, P.I.T.A. to keep 1 oz of sheet metal out of the landfill. I paid handsomely for an adapter to a regular spin-on filter, and it was worth it. Now that I'm relatively calm, TYVM for the video. I wouldn't have come near getting this done without it!
I did this on a 2013 Rav4 LE and found it easier to do most of the procedure from the top instead of underneath. Moving the coolant bottle to the side (you do not need to remove the 2 coolant hoses) allows more room to work (along with removing the back bracket for the bottle). You still need to remove the crank position sensor and bracket, from bottom. I also found it was easier to remove the PCV hose, from the top, by pulling off the intake side first, then pulling it off PCV. The bend on the hose is tight, making it hard to get a grip, but doing it this way allows to grip it better and much less intimidating. Also using a ratchet from the top allows you to use a longer handle to break loose PCV (be gentle) along with 2 small extensions. Trying to use a small ratchet from the bottom was difficult to get leverage with limited room. One other tip...looking up from the bottom, you can see the tip of the PCV, which allows putting the socket on and initially push the hose on much easier. Make sure you lightly lubricate hose before installing. None of this would have been possible with out the video. Thanks AMD!
Thanks for your comments. I️ tried to do from the button on a camry 2012 and, as you mention, the space is too limited to pull the hose and no visibility at all to put back the hose in place.
It's frustrating that Toyota, that does do much well, fails to make changing some common maintenance items easy. Also, that dealership service department that didn't take a little time to clean up that hub, is why it's very frustrating to pay top-dollar for supposedly superior service at a dealership.
Very thorough procedure, AMD. I did my 2012 Camry with the same procedure, it took me about 30 minutes. Be sure to buy an OEM PCV hose for $14 as well. Mine was stiff and cracked when I removed it. Silicone definitely helps with installation. A question for brother AMD, the new PCV from Toyota doesn't have the pinkish thread locker like for some other Toyota/Lexus models. Do I need to apply 1324 on it?
*Word of advice to anyone doing this* You _CAN_ replace the PCV under the intake but GET A NEW HOSE and clips that hold it on. Chances are it will be hardened and crack split when you try to put it back on. I did mine earlier in the summer and getting access is pretty straight-forward but I could NOT get the old hose on without splitting. BTW - TAKE YOUR TIME, work by feel and keep checking yourself. You can do it.
I didn't have time to run to my local stealership and get a new hose. But the added bonus of using the old house is that it's already molded to fit the PCV. Both the hose and the clip went on with a satisfying click simply when I pushed it on. Oh yeah dab some engine oil on the inside of the house prior to attempting. Good point about the hose cracking though! I will keep an eye on mine.
I just got home from doing the PCV on my Scion tC. You are 100% correct about getting the hose and clips. My hose was split at the end that goes on the PCV and the clips are loose.
I've had to put the jack between the wheel and frame to pop the wheel off... I always have an extra jack in the car, for this reason and not fond of stock jack.
Great tips AMD. In my career as a mechanic you have to learn those, I call it, racoon skills with your fingers. I'm 69 and retired now . My fleet of 98 school buses and equipment was an enjoyable experience.
AMD, Let's give the owner a big pat on the back. I love those cheap steel wheels and Michelin tires with plenty of SIDEWALL to navigate through the potholed streets of the Chicago winter. In yesterday's short video I noticed you are using your expensive alloys, when are you going to get some cheap steel wheels of your own? My cheap steel wheels use Michelin X-Ice snow tires with plenty of sidewall. So far the wheels have survived our cratered Ontario roadways for 17 winters thanks to a quick blast of Krown rustproofing each year. In regard to the PCV valve, my car may not have the power of the Camry's 2.5 engine but the PCV valve on my 1ZZ-FE engine can be changed in a few EASY minutes 😁
The Michelin tire in this video is CrossClimate (2?) rather than X-Ice. The best tires I've personally owned are Michelin X-Ice 3, which quite amazingly have very long tread life, and great performance anytime from NH in winter (where I live) to Arizona in summer (where I vacation). I replaced the stock 195/65R15 89S Toyo NanoEnergy (aka "NanoCrapper" on PriusChat) LRR all-seasons when the car had 700 miles on it, and the Michelin Xi3 205/65R15XL 99T lasted 63K miles. 10 load ratings higher than stock, 119mph rated instead of 112mph (the car rev limits at 104mph to protect the always-geared-in electric motors from overspeed) and as far as I could tell, no mpg penalty (I run the 51psi max-sidewall-rating tires at 50psi, for both handling and ground clearance reasons). Then I switched to Xi3 205/70R15 96T, which are the tallest tires which fit (they rubbed one time when pulling 3g's in a road dip) without a lift kit. The 205/65 had the car handling like it was on rails. The 205/70 are definitely squirmier, but because I drive it offroad out west, the extra 10+mm of ground clearance they give me is worth it, plus added pothole protection here at home. It's hard to believe, but the X-Ice3 is easily a better summer tire than the Goodyear Eagle GT+4 I used on my 1985 Merkur XR4ti back in the '80s (and didn't last very long) or Pirellis/Continentals on my 1997 Audi. And that's in the season they weren't designed for. In snow/ice, there is just no comparison. I had bought an extra set of alloys to swap winter and summer tires, but they are such good tires, the extra wheels are sitting unused 4 winters later, I never went to winter/summer swapping!
was that pcv stuck closed? i check mine by sucking on the hose and its never needed changing after 16 years lol i use synthetic oil and change it on time enough so im guessing thats why.
Very good tutorial. Why couldn't you use that borescope ($60-$125)that you used on the cylinder for guiding the extraction and insertion of the PCV valve. Otherwise it is going to be $375 on the labor? You could secure it and point the camera by sticking with tape or silly putty nearby. The rusty wheel hub was an easy fix. Thanks again you are a very good teacher.
At last I understand what is involved with this job. I have tried it three times last year and failed. I thought there was something wrong with me coz one guy on YT said it was 15 mins and dead easy.......If I can find a young supple mechanic who has done it this way, I will pay him to do it coz it is NASTY........ My 2017 Camry is perfect otherwise but this is awful....
2003 Crv had the same problem, I never changed cause I didn’t want to pay $500, I sold the car so I would never know if it would have made a difference now.
Nice video. Thanks for sharing. I was curious on your thoughts of the 1000 mile fluid exchange. I have seen some say you should replace the fluids after the 1000 miles on a new car to get rid of possible metal shavings then continue with the recommended intervals after that.
One trick I learn to take off a stuck tire: loosen the lug nuts but don’t take them off. Keep that tire on the ground without jack up. Turn steering left and right and/or move the car forward and backward slightly and brake. Usually the weight of the car will loosen the rim from hub.
I sure hope there is enough clearance for the ratchet. There is nothing worse than ratcheting something out just to run your ratchet into a barrier. You can't remove the ratchet, and you can't change the direction of the ratchet to screw the item back in enough to remove the ratchet. My advice, don't use a ratchet with the direction control located on top of the ratchet where you can't access it.
Highlight of my Saturday Morning...always learning something from the Master. Thanks for all your work and the young lady, too. Enjoy your videos, as usual.
I’ve had a wheel stuck like that on the road. I had to lay down on my back and kick it with both feet. Just brute force. You’re running a risk of damaging a tire by doing so but if it’s already damaged ..and you’re out of options.. I don’t think it’s gonna hurt tooo bad.
When and why would the PCV valve need to be replaced? Our 2009 Venza V6 isn't consuming oil, so during prior maintenance I just removed and cleaned the PCV with brake clean, made sure the valve and spring were moving/clacking freely when shaken, and just put it back. It is trivially easy to access on a V6 and inexpensive too. If it's recommended, I'll change it, otherwise why do something unnecessary?
The Toyota dealership here in Aurora, Ontario, Canada, told me that Toyotas NEVER require PCV valves to be replaced, so there was no need for me to replace the PCV valve on my 2008 Corolla. What's your view on this?
I agree, unlike the American PCV valves they are metal and a quality unit. I changed mine on my 2003 Camry at 200k miles. it is easy to get to on this model. It wasn’t bad, i went ahead and changed it because I had already purchased the new one.
Great video! Love the attention to details. I just did mine last night. The lack of space and you weren't kidding about "feeling around". The toughest thing was installing the new PCV valve and making sure you are not cross-threading it.
Great video. I guess there is nothing better than experience. Everything went well until the socket wouldn’t come off the installed valve. My senior citizen arms look like they’ve been in a meat grinder. After a lot of praying and Xanax the socket came off and success. All that work to find out that the valve was in perfect condition. The next time I’ll give my social security check to a mechanic or leave my title and keys in the car for someone else. This was insane! Love and hate Toyota’s. Please don’t make it seem so easy. Thank you!
Gr8, PCV valves are often overlooked. I would change them every 100K miles regardless of if it is working or not. Honda PVC are pretty easy to replace. changed it on my Honda Odyssey and it went from 2-3 qts of oil every 3k miles to about 2/3 of a qt of oil every 3 k miles.. (it has > 220K miles ) changing on a Honda its 1 10 mm bolt and maybe 20 mins todo.
I find it a little crazy that it's this difficult to change the PCV valve on the 2.5L 4 cylinder, while the 3.5 V6 in the same car is trivially easy. Normally the V6 would be harder to work on.
Nice video, just the kind I like to see. Please do more like this. Is it the same procedure on a 2018 Camry? What is the maintenance window for the PVC valve? Have you tried to use a mirror to do this? I know feel is a way to do it and I've done work on my cars where all I could do is feel my way but would a mirror have room to help?
I have this exact car with 203,000 miles on it. Never knew it even had a PCV valve, but since the car does not use oil or give any other indication that the PCV is bad, I’m going to leave it alone.
I'm surprised that Toyota would design the PCV valve setup this way... although I do not like the oil filter setup either (cartridge with plastic housing that takes a breaker bar to loosen)...
Great job Mr. Car Care! Have you ever done this on a 2010 Corolla? I would imagine that the Driver's side wheel would come off for a 2010 Corolla based on what I've seen for the PCV valve and hose location??? OR must I resign to removing the intake manifold and swinging it out of the way? I remember my 1972 RoadRunner had the PCV valve running through a grommet on top of one of the 2 valve covers. Pop it out. Clean the grommet and end of the hose. Plug the new one into the hose and push it through the grommet. 30 second job. I miss the old days!!!
Sir I absolutely love your videos...I'm a mechanic myself, I've learned a lot of your videos, THANK YOU,...I also own a 2021 Tundra....love it...yes horrible in gas ..but we can't have everything haha...but again love your videos PLEASE keep them coming and God Bless You
When can I expect to have to do this on my 2009 RAV4? It has close to 67,000 miles on it now. We also have Michelin Cross Climate2 tires on our RAV4 but with 18 inch wheels. Anyone who has ever changed the starter in an old 4WD Honda Civic Wagon knows what it is to work by feel. For that job I even had to use two universal sockets between my ⅜ inch ratchet and the bolt.
Why would Toyota make this so hard to change? As an owner of a 89 Corolla, changing the PCV valve is a 5 min job. I guess the idea is to have a reason to charge a lot for the labour.
