I never did any kind of servicing what so ever on my car for the 4 years i've had it and i'm looking to get on that before it cost me money.

I just bought a pcv valve for my 04 maxima but I don't have a clue about my engine. I'm not gonna take it to a mechanic to have them charge me a 1hr labour for something that looks so simple.

The thing is I have no idea where it is . If there's a thread of pics please let me know. I'm sure it's probably a simple job and i'm not a novice when it comes to working on my own car. Thanks

 

im not sure of its exact location but I would suggest start looking on the rear valve cover its where ive seen em on 4th and 5th gen maximas...good luck and yea its definitely a simple replacement no need for a mechanic

 

I'm assuming I have to take off the engine panel? I don't want to waste time to go to the dealer and ask them. It looks simple but i'm sure getting to it would be the task

 

If your standing in front of the car, its towards the rear right side/rear passenger side of the car, a black hose is going right onto it, this should help you out

http://www.justanswer.com/nissan/47n...-2-nissan.html

 

Thanks man. It looks like a simple job.

 

Yep I did mine when I did the plugs but it seems just as easy without taking off anything.

 

The PCV valve is on the Valve cover. Right on the top. A hose is attached to it. You need to remove the hose clamp and pull the hose off, once you get the hose off you can remove the pcv and replace with a new one.


If you can't find it with the image provided, I'd seriously recommend you take it to a professional before you start pulling random hoses and cause yourself more problems.

 

My strut tower bar is blocking it so the next thing i'll do is remove is then the panels,that way i'd have a little better vision. Now that I know exactly where it is it shouldn't be a problem.Appreciate the help

 

Good luck...

 

It turns out the pcv valve on the 6thgen maximas are a pain in the ***. I asked a dude who works there and he said due to the lack of space to work i'll have to remove the IM to get more space.

That's a major set back. Oh well i'll do that along with the spark plugs when I install the spacer seeing that most of the stuff will be off anyways. Every other car I changed the pcv valves on it was in plain view. Nissan made it hard so that you bring it back to them. LOL. I can't really do all that now because we're in the -0 degrees

 

you dont have to remove the im collector. it makes it easier but you dont have to.

 

I didn't expect it to be such a pain. I'm not affraid to attempt it but we're in the -0 and colder so if it's gonna take long I'll leave it for when I install the BOP,spacers and spark plugs.

I'll attepmt to change it without removing the IM

 

Which is why you replace the PCV when you do the plugs and have to take the collector off.

 

Has anyone ever change their PCV valve on the 6thgen maximas? I just want to know if it can be changed in less than an hour without taking off the I'm or other time comsuming components. If it was warmer I'd get in there but my fingers will freeze off before I get to it.

 

6th gen = 5.5 gen, same set-up. Removing the IM shouldn't take more than 15 minutes. Takes me less since I have removed everything that gets in my way (VIAS).

It can be done with out removing it, but it is tight and you'll need to remove other items (i.e. strut bar, plastic crap/coverings, etc).

 

I wouldn't say same set-up, I'd say similar. There's a pic above, I don't think it's a 6thgen. It looks more like a 5thgen and I'n mine I can't fit my hands anywhere in the back there.

I'll try removing the strut tower bar and see if I can fit my hands. I'll let you all know

 

Check out this thread for a little more info and tips on the PCV replacement. Apparently there are some differences in the 5th gen and 6th gen replacement procedures. Seems like it's easiest to do it with the manifold off, but people have done it without removing the manifold.

http://forums.maxima.org/6th-generat...ion-valve.html

Man, I changed my plugs last year and completely forgot about the PCV. Well, I guess I'll be waiting a few months until things warm up before I take that UIM off again. Guess I can use this as an excuse to install the spacer kit

 

I've done them both and the only thing different is the engine cover and VIAS cover on 07+.

In fact, that cardomain pic is from a 5.5 gen.

 

My original plan was to change it but I guess I might have t wait until my BOP,spacers and spark plug comes

 

Did you change the pcv valve on the 6thgen with the I'm on or off? And I had a mind that was the 5thgen pic. That looks way more roomy compared to mine

 

I did mine a few months back. Took off the cowl cover and metal shroud. Not knowing exactly how it came apart, took about 1.5 hours from start to finish. Knowing what I know now, would be done in less then an hour to do it again...

 

If I had a penny for everytime I've used that term with these cars. Seriously though, practice makes perfect.

 

Ok im out of that retarded thread.

Just change your ****ing valve and stop asking about it. What kind of fagness is this.

 

Dude take a chill pill. I got the info I needed

 

Are there any mods on this site?

 

There's a lot,just go to the forum and go in Group deals/Sponsors forum in green and you'll find parts for sale.

 

LOL, I meant moderators. LOL

 

Changed my PCV in about 20 minutes with a good pair of long needle nose pliers and a little patience. Didn't have to remove the IM or Strut bar. Screw all that.

 

I agree though, change it and report back. Tell us of any issues, etc.