jbengio

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.

00MaxSE

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

bsetiawan

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

jbengio

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.

panda_1

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

Matto357

Makes the car more polution friendly.

2002 Maxima SE

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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.

2002 Maxima SE

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

darbowmach1

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

5thgen2nr

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

2002 Maxima SE

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

Zero Deuce SE

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

Zero Deuce SE

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

darbowmach1

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

Zero Deuce SE

You're welcome. Glad to help.

2002 Maxima SE

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

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