PCV Valve Replacement
Five-dollar part on top of the valve cover. Shake test - rattles when good, mute when failed. Replace every 30k.
The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve on the 4.0L sits in a rubber grommet on the valve cover and connects via a short hose to the intake manifold. It vents crankcase blow-by gases back into the intake. A failed PCV produces rough idle, oil consumption, blown gaskets (especially the rear main and valve cover), and a wet driver-side foot-well from oil-misted blow-by reaching the throttle body. Pull the valve out, shake it - a healthy PCV rattles loosely. A failed one is silent (stuck open or closed). Replace with Mopar 33002973 or Fram FV191. Five minute job, no special tools. Verify the small breather hose from the cap to the air intake tube is intact too - cracked hoses cause unmetered air leaks.
Why it works
- Five minutes, five dollars
- Often fixes mystery idle
Trade-offs
- Often overlooked
Tools required
- hands
Parts
| Part | Vendor | Est. price |
|---|---|---|
| PCV valve Mopar | Mopar | ~$8 |
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