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Old 02-21-2017, 08:28 PM
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I've read online that the PCV valve is located on the intake manifold at the rear. I was hoping to save time by getting a visual online somewhere so I know exactly what to look for before doing it myself.
I can't seem to find anywhere online that has a pic of the location of the device for the 2nd Gen. There are a few pics for the 1st Gen which is on the valve cover but that doesn't help me out.

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I've read online that the PCV valve is located on the intake manifold at the rear. I was hoping to save time by getting a visual online somewhere so I know exactly what to look for before doing it myself. I can't seem to find anywhere online that has a pic of the location of the device for the 2nd gen. There are a few pics for the 1st gen which is on the valve cover but that doesn't help me out.Thanks
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If you have the 2.5L 2AR-FE motor pretty sure it requires Intake removal. I've come across a forum discussing PCV replacement somewhere, I think I might have come across it on the Toyota Nation site, from when I had a 2012 Camry 2.5L, try searching Google "2AR-FE PCV replacement."
And unless your car is high mileage (> 100k miles) or change oil on Toyota's bs oil change interval you shouldn't have PCV issues. I change my oil every 5000 miles with full synthetic 0w20 because when I go 7500 or more the filter partially collapses which allows dirty oil to bypass it even
when using OEM filters, FYI.

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Here's the Link with Pictures and Diagram:

Has anyone successfully located and changed their PCV Valve in the 2.5L? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums



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Sorry didn't know the engine had changed after 2013. Anyway I have a 2011.

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DIY 2010-2011 2ARFE Intake Manifold Removal and PCV Valve Replacement with Pics! - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

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Sorry to revive an old thread but I tend to revisit some of my old threads for future references when I'm taking notes on a project.

All 2nd Gen tC's have the same engine 2AR-FE from the factory 2011-2016.

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Originally Posted by oblivionlord
I've read online that the PCV valve is located on the intake manifold at the rear. I was hoping to save time by getting a visual online somewhere so I know exactly what to look for before doing it myself. I can't seem to find anywhere online that has a pic of the location of the device for the 2nd Gen. There are a few pics for the 1st Gen which is on the valve cover but that doesn't help me out. Thanks.

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