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CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM CHECK
1. Remove the ventilation hose from the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve.
2. Remove the PCV valve from the cylinder head cover.
3. Reinstall the PCV valve at the ventilation hose.
4. Start the engine and run at idle.
5. Place a finger at the opening of the PCV valve and check that vacuum of the intake manifold is felt.
noteAt this moment, the plunger in the PCV valve moves back and forth.
6. If vacuum is not felt, clean the PCV valve or replace it.
7. Apply a small amount of new engine oil to the O-ring on the PCV valve, and tighten to the specified torque.
Specified torque: 2.5 ± 0.4 N·m (22 ± 3 in-lb)