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PCV valve specs for Gen2

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Hybridkarpower, Sep 4, 2013.

  1. Hybridkarpower

    Hybridkarpower Junior Member

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    I plan on replacing the PCV valve for my Gen2 as routine maintenance since vehicle is reaching 110K.

    Is OEM valve mandatory ? Has anyone where experienced any problems with after market PCVs ?

    O'Reilly AP carries MasterPro PCV valve that's is supposedly calibrated to OE pressure & CFM, price isn't a big deal, but it is easier for me to pick one up from O'Reilly than driving out of my way to a dealer.

    Thanks in advance for your input.
     
    #1 Hybridkarpower, Sep 4, 2013
  2. WilDavis

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    Yesterday I took my 2009 Gen II to dealer for 108,000 mile service (change oil, filter, check everything, rotate tyres) and change sparking-plugs and they recommended I change PCV (for just the cost of the part ($12), usually they charge labour, but as they were doing the service anyway…) - :)
     
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  3. EcoRovin

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    For the minor price difference I have always used oem unless there is a well documented (and real world tested) better aftermarket alternative. Maybe get the Toyota part# and order online to save gas/time driving to dealer?
     
    #3 EcoRovin, Mar 14, 2016
  4. EcoRovin

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    .....I learned a long time ago that the O'reilly's and Autozone's are great for many things but oil filters, plugs, pcv, egr valves, factory designed performance parts are almost always a better fit from the manufacturer...especially with Asian and Euro cars!
     
    #4 EcoRovin, Mar 14, 2016
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