Quarterpounder

Couldn't find much online for the illusive PCV Valve for a 2005 V6 4Runner (1gr-fe). So here you are. I just bought my rig and I've been doing a lot of reading on YotaTech forums for maintenance items. Here is my attempt to give back.

You should change your PCV Valve because of these reasons:
-It is used to relieve pressure on your crankcase. In turn, putting less pressure on your internal gasket seals..
-Allows for better airflow ventilation through your crankcase and reduces amount of engine sludge.
-It probably was never done to your car (not written in the PM schedule).
-It only costs $9 at dealership for a new valve, and it takes 10 minutes.



ANNNNNND go!

First make sure your engine is cool. Don't get all gung-ho and shove your hand in there like I did.

Then go by the drivers side and look here:



Then look closer:



And closer... You'll see a small insulated rubber line with a hose clamp. Remove the small hose clamp and remove the rubber line. You'll then see something like this:



Grab yourself a 19mm deep-socket wrench. Like this:



And pull that sucker off. It may be a little stubborn getting off, but you'll get it. Once removed, give it a light shake and listen for the internal ball to bounce around. Compare it to the one you bought earlier. Make sure it checks out. Then slap your new one back in there. I put some anti-seize on the threads because my old one was difficult to pull out. I've read that others put Thread Sealant on theirs.

Just for your info, below are photo comparisons of my PCV valve. Internal ball shakes much easier one new one compared to the old one. I guess you can also just clean out your old PCV valve... OR I just purchased a new one at the Toyota dealer for $6 + tax (Part Number: 12204-31030).







This was my first ever thread post. Sooooo,