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Show For Gas Economy ... Check Your PCV Valve The PCV is most commonly found in the grommet in the valve cover or in the line between the valve cover and the car's vacuum source. With the rising cost of gasoline and auto repairs, motorists are well advised to check their car's PCV valve and change it themselves them-selves when necessary. The PCV valve meters the flow of crank-case crank-case emissions to the carburetor and can affect engine performance and fuel economy. So follow the maintenance schedule recommended for your ' car, vaHd" change Hie' PCV Valve' yourself. You'll save service station sta-tion bills and ensure gas economy. econ-omy. And for most cars you won't even need any tools. Here are some simple tips from the Purolator Filter Division on how to do-it-yourself: 1. Place your car in park and turn the engine off. 2. Disconnect the hose (or hoses) and clamps from the PCV valve. 3. Install a new PCV valve, making certain it is installed in the proper direction. Some PCV's have an arrow pointing to the car's vacuum source, and ..most have different connection sizes at each end to thwart backward installation. 4. Check the hose (or hoses) for obstructions and clean them if necessary. 5. Using clamps, reconnect the hose lor hoses) to the PCV valve. One first and last note: make sure you check the package to use the right valve size for your car. Doing the small things like changing your own PCV valve can add up to big savings in worry, money, and gas. |