- Ventilates harmful gases so they don't enter your engine
- When clogged or damaged can cause high engine pressure or gasket failure
- Replacement best left to a professional
The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV Valve, controls gas emissions expelled from the crankcase in your Nissan. The valve connects to the crankcase, which houses motor oil. As your engine burns fuel, the lubricant in your crankcase creates emissions that are toxic to the mechanical systems inside your Nissan and the atmosphere. Rather than allowing those gases to seep into your engine and create sludge that can damage the integrity of your engine system, the PCV Valve gives the gases a place to escape. Once they enter the combustion chamber, the gases are burned. Lastly, they are emitted from your vehicle as a less-damaging exhaust.
This tiny, but crucial part helps provide pollution control and proper ventilation within the crankcase. When a PCV Valve wears out, it can lead to issues in your engine. A clogged or stuck valve can result in high pressure in the engine, head gasket issues, leaky oil, whistling, moisture in the engine, or sensor problems. Now and then a PCV Valve gets stuck open. When this happens, it can cause smoke, noticeably loud engine idling, a hard starting engine, or motor oil in the PCV Valve.
Consistent maintenance checks can help prevent your PCV Valve from becoming stuck in the first place. However, if your PCV Valve must be repaired or replaced, you may want to visit a local authorized Nissan service center for repair, unless you're experienced in automotive repairs. Trust the professionals, as you don't want to make any rookie errors with your Nissan!
Order a genuine replacement Engine PCV Valve for your Nissan 200SX, Nissan 300ZX, Nissan Frontier, Nissan Hardbody Pick Up, Nissan Maxima, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Quest, or Nissan Xterra online. After you receive the genuine Engine PCV Valve, stop by your local Nissan service center. See the What This Fits tab for more fitment information.
POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION VALVE
Fits 200SX, 300ZX, Frontier, Hardbody Pickup, Maxima, Pathfinder, Patrol, PickUp, Xterra