When to replace the breather box in a Volvo?
Volvo “Breather Box”/PCV System Replacement! I have a S60 Volvo with 105,700 miles and recently got a full maintenance done, my car was working fine before the maintance, but the Volvo repair shop said that at 105,000 miles it is important to get a “new timing belt” put in and for me to get my breaks replaced as well.
What does a PCV breather box do for a car?
A PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) breather system is designed to regulate hazardous fumes from your vehicle. As your engine runs, combustion gases escape from the combustion chamber, finding their way into the crankcase of your engine.
What are the symptoms of a clogged breather box?
What are some of the symptom’s I can expect if my breather system is clogged? 1 Illuminated oil pressure lamp. – Due to clogged oil suction strainer to oil pump or oil filter. 2 Illuminated Check Engine Lamp- Due to incorrect engine fuel trim level parameters. 3 Noise (whistling) – Noise due to high pressure in crankcase.
How much does it cost to replace a breather box?
They are saying that it will cost $700 to replace the “breather bix” and I think they caused the problem… I’m not sure what you mean by “seal the valves” The only seals that would be dealt with in a timing belt replacement would possibly be a water pump seal if the water pump was done too, or maybe an oil seal.
Why is blue smoke coming out of my Volvo V70?
Excessive blue smoke coming out of Volvo V 70 – Maintenance/Repairs – Car Talk Community We own a 1998 Volvo V70 (AWD) with 145,000 miles. The breather box was recently replaced (because the mechanic suggested this should be done). I should mention that before this work was done, the car ran fine. Absolutely…
Why does my Volvo have an oil leak?
MVS Forum Member 97Volvo850GLT asks: I have a 97 850 GLT (Turbo) and have an oil leak which I think was from an oil pan replacement I did a few months back. I took the car in to the dealer today for a tranny flush/fluid change and they noticed the leak and said it was caused by a clogged PCV system.
What should I do about my Volvo S60 PCV breather?
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Can a PCV box be replaced on a Volvo S60?
Here’s a nice write up for 1999+ Volvo 5-cylinder PCV System courtesy of Matthews Volvo Site. Check out the video below of a full PCV replacement on a Volvo S60. The procedure is very similar to many other models. Volvo S60 PCV Breather System Replacement – Prevent Smog! (C70, S60, S80, V70, XC70, XC90)