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05-12-2009, 11:08 PM

The little red pill

Taking care of Bubbles

Drives: 2009 Yaris LB "Bubbles"

Join Date: Apr 2009

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Originally Posted by jake6ppc

They might have been talking about the "PCV valve". I've heard people say that it needs to be changed about every other oil change.

Changing the PCV valve with every other oil change?!? Why not go ahead and change that pesky 'ol alternator on every other oil change too!
The PCV valve is not a regular maintenance item. If anyone has PCV paranoia, detatch it, shake it, and if you hear it rattle, you're good to go.

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