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For 1990-2009 cars only

Concern

Action

External oil leak

Inspect for any of the following conditions:

    â€¢ Plugged positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve.
    â€¢ Plugged or kinked PCV hose(s).
    â€¢ Damaged or incorrectly installed PCV valve or hose(s).
    â€¢ Excessive crankcase pressure.

Rough Idle

Inspect for any of the following conditions:

    â€¢ Plugged PCV valve.
    â€¢ Plugged or kinked PCV hose(s).
    â€¢ Leaking (damaged) PCV valve or hose(s).

Stalling or slow idle speed

Inspect for any of the following conditions:

    â€¢ Plugged PCV valve.
    â€¢ Plugged or kinked PCV hose(s).
    â€¢ Leaking (damaged) PCV valve or hose(s).

High idle speed

Inspect for a leaking (damaged) PCV valve or hose(s).

Sludge in the engine

Inspect for any of the following conditions:

    â€¢ Plugged PCV valve.
    â€¢ Plugged or kinked PCV hose(s).