Kia Sportage: Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve: Description and Operation

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Service & Repair Manual / Emission Control System / Crankcase Emission Control System / Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve: Description and Operation

Repair procedures

Inspection 1. After disconnecting the vapor hose from the PCV valve, remove the PCV valve. 2. Reconnect the PCV valve to the vapor hose. 3. Run the engine at idle, then put a finger ove ...

Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve: Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the vapor hose (A). 2. Remove the PCV valve (B). Inspection 1. Insert a thin stick (A) into the PCV valve (B) from the threaded side to check that the plunger move ...

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