I changed my PCV valve today on my 2K maxima. But since it is so far into the engine, under the manifold, I couldn't pull out like in my 95 Maxima with my fingers. I had to use a wrench.

Anyways, it slipped as I was taking it out, and the old PCV valve fell down somewhere into the car. I can't see it, but the car drives fine. Is is OK to forget about it, or should I have someone look at this? It's on the driver's side, so it's not near any belts, according to the AutoZone guy. Thanks.

 

What brand did you use to replace it with? Purolator?

 

I guess you can just let it go. It may just fall off later as you drive around.

 

It was the AutoZone brand. After wiping the end with a drop of olive oil, it went in with no problems. But I don't know why Nissan put it so out of the way. Anyways, thanks for the responses.

 

i dont get what the pcv valve does. what is the benefit of changing it?

 

Makes the car more polution friendly.

 

Anyone got part# for a 2002 - 2003 Maxima PCV valve?

I went to NAPA, Pep Boys and Advanced Auto...none of them had one for either year.

 

Stopped by Autozone later to see if there was one made by Deutch...nothing.

 

autozone #169 for $3.99 (2002)- now to find the darn thing!

 

Okay.....what does PCV stand for?

 

What brand is that and how do you know that will go on a 2002?

 

PCV = Positive Cranckcase Ventilation. It draws any excessive blowby from the upper cylinder head into the intake mainifold.

 

Here it is on your 02.
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...82_48_full.jpg

 

Thanks man! this site is too cool ......

 

You're welcome. Glad to help.

 

What brand is that and how do you know that will go on a 2002?

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