Where is the PCV valve located on a 2008 Honda Civic?
As mentioned, the PCV valve is located behind the valve cover on the passenger side of the engine.
How does a PCV valve work on a Honda Civic?
Although small, it performs the necessary task of removing combustion gases from the crankcase and sending them through the intake manifold to be burned again. This reduces the pressure within the engine’s crankcase, as well as helping to reduce emissions by recirculating the combustion gases back into the engine and burning them a second time.
When do you change the PCV valve on a Honda DX?
I replaced the PCV valve on the Civic DX when I changed my oil. It was much easier get to the PCV valve from under the car, once you remove the oil filter. Taking the filter off will give you a better access to the pcv valve from under the car.
What should Valve clearance be on Honda Civic SOHC?
All the valves for a particular cylinder will be at rest when that cylinder is at tdc on the compression stroke. Check the valve clearance on cylinder 1 (closest to crank pulley). Use your .007 feeler gauge on the intake side and the .009 on the exhaust side. The .007 should slide in with a slight drag on the intake side.
What’s the firing order for Honda Civic SOHC?
The firing order is 1, 3, 4, 2. Turn the crank pulley until the cam pulley turns 90 degrees counterclockwise. The “UP” etch mark will face the front of the vehicle. Check/adjust the valves. Cylinder #4 Valve Clearance Next is #4. The “UP” etch mark will face downward. Check/adjust the valves. Cylinder #2 Valve Clearance
I replaced the PCV valve on the Civic DX when I changed my oil. It was much easier get to the PCV valve from under the car, once you remove the oil filter. Taking the filter off will give you a better access to the pcv valve from under the car.
What’s the valve shape on a Honda Civic?
The D16Y7 valve is different as well… it’s L shaped and not straight as pictured in the first posts. Most of the time you will spend trying to take the old pcv off and putting the new one back on. There are a few DIY’s on other civic forums and on here, just search]
Where can I get a PCV valve for my Honda Civic?
One thing you should know is that you have to get the right PCV valve for you car since they’re made specifically for it. Anything else and it can cause problems. You can get these cheaply (about $2-$3) from your local autostore or spend about $20 bucks on one from Honda.
How do you pop a PCV valve out of a car?
Take the flat head screw driver and wedge it between the valve and the black box. You should be able to pop it out with ease. The third step is to get out from under your car and look under your hood. The hose to the PCV Valve is located in the middle of the intake mani. Pull this out. Voila!