PCV valve location?
 

Hi,

Where is the PCV valve? I've got about 30,000kms on her , 2005MY, and I think its time for a change. I went to the place I get most parts for my cars and they don't carry it - haven't tried Honda/Acura yet....one last thing - the 2.4 has a PCV valve right? I hope they didn't change it to something far more complex/expensive!

You shouldn't need to change it that early. Mine was still 100% fine @ 90,000km and my car was burning oil like mad at one point.

For reference, it's located on the pass. side of the engine, about 1/2 way down, and is just a metal fitting w/ I think a 14mm hex for a wrench... and coming out of it is the vacuum tube that goes up and around the intake runners.

I believe the part is only avail. from Honda as its not your typical piece of plastic one - it's all metal and threads directly into the block.

You shouldn't need to change it unless it's defective. Just remove, clean, then reinstall.

Off topic, but why do you have a pic of a 747 yet above your avatar it says Dreamliner?

A 747-400ER actually! I love that pic, that's why its up. Aviation is my first love then cars and then....if the mood is right women!

That being said, thanks for the info guys. I've seen PCV's in my older Hondas become plugged (that is, no noise when you shake it or run air through it) after a prolonged series of city driving and then some highway. Your probably right about it being early - its a cheap part anyways.

Its part number 17130-RBB-A01 with a list price of $18.40 USD (AcuraParts247.com has it for $14.72).

For that price I'd just clean it with some carb cleaner, let it dry, and reinstall it. Once a year will be plenty, as its a fairly durable, well-built part.

Also with ANY car, never stray from OEM for PCV valves... aftermarket ones are usually garbage and wear down quite quickly compared to the true OEM ones.