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Bumping this old thread, since I'm just about to clean my PCV. Do you think it's safe to put the thing in a soaking bath of brake cleaner (or acetone) or might there be some sort of rubber gasket under the spring, which then would probably deteriorate from this treatment?

Bumping this very old thread, I hope it's okey. My Lexus RX300 is throwing P0171/P0174 (lean, both banks) just about every time I refuel. I have checked charcoal canister, fuel cap, hoses, and everything seems alright. Idle is also fine and engine performance doesn't feel down on any way. Today...

Ok, stupid question but is this sulfur smell harmful in any way? I just drained the transfer case on our old SUV, and when I came back indoors my [high pregnant] wife told me I smelled like sh*t and ten minutes later she told she felt sick and now she's in the bathroom vomiting.

Originally Posted by hypervish I drive it a few times a week, and I have a lead foot (ie, always going to redline!) Sorry for bumping an old thread but I was just curious, isn't driving with a lead foot better when it comes to avoiding oil sludge than grandma's way of driving? I have really no...