Comments on: 5 Symptoms of a Bad PCV Valve (and Replacement Cost)

By: Sean

Sean — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:12:57 +0000

In reply to Shirley. $1036 sounds way high for just a PCV valve. Did the quote give you a break down of each part you'd need and the number of labor hours?

By: Shirley

Shirley — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 08:31:34 +0000

Hi I have a 2015 volvo v60 and had engine light on, P0171 code, system too lean. After dealership inspection, they said “intake resonator with PCV valve- found one way directional valve to have failed, recommend replacement replacement.” The price is $1036, is that reasonable? And the other auto shop told me just need $400, I am so confused.

By: Sean

Sean — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 13:53:49 +0000

In reply to Kim. No, it doesn't sound like a bad PCV valve to me (though I wouldn't necessarily rule it out, I suppose). I would do a leak down test to figure out where you're losing oil from. I'm wondering if maybe the piston rings are worn, and extra oil is being burned that way.

By: Kim

Kim — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 07:19:55 +0000

Hi, I have a 2010 550i GT. It’s making a lot of smoke out of the exhaust when I rev or put in reverse. Lots of smoke sometimes when I’m stopped at a light. Exhaust smells bad, it’s burning oil really fast. Does it sound like a bad PCV valve? Is there more than one PCV valve? Is there a possible other faulty valve or part?

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 11 Sep 2022 23:16:39 +0000

Hi,
Anyone can tell me where is PCV Valve on 2018 Toyota Prius Two location. I got 110000 miles. Thanks

By: Sean

Sean — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:55:31 +0000

In reply to Marc. Not sure about a Q5 specifically, but PCV valves are usually pretty cheap and straightforward to replace. I would call a couple of local independent shops for a good estimate on that.

By: Marc

Marc — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 00:16:19 +0000

What will cost a 2016 q5 3.0t to replace pcv valve ? The dealer it scary place to go to 🙁
Thank you

By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:28:46 +0000

In reply to Jack. Have you tried any of your local auto parts stores? They should be able to get you one pretty easily.

By: Jack

Jack — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 00:20:49 +0000

Hi I have 2018 toyota prius with 106,000 miles. I should change pcv valve but hard to find it. Any suggestions or websites to check. Thanks

By: Doug Hansen

Doug Hansen — Wed, 04 May 2022 16:35:51 +0000

In reply to Jennifer. That is because on BMWs, later models anyway, like yours and mine, the PC Valve is molded into the valve cover rather than being a separate part. So, we have to pay not only for a whole new valve cover (~$500) but also the several hours of labor involved in swapping out a valve cover. This is particularly irksome in my case, because a year or two ago I paid the same labor to replace the valve cover gasket on my by 2013 535 ix. There is an after-market, 3rd party PCV valve that can be installed by chiseling out the old one and glueing in the 3rd party one. But I don't trust it.