2003 Honda Element

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Originally Posted By: artificialist
Originally Posted By: wmj259

I am going to go change that PCV or PVC valve (however its spelled
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). Also I will be changing the rear differential fluid because I her a grinding roaring noise from the rear when I make a sharp turn or U-turn.

Check your manual before changing the rear differential oil. Some require Honda Dual Pump fluid which is completely different from other oils.


Alrighty, So I changed the PCV valve out, looked bad, the oil was crusted up on it. I ordered and replaced out the PCV valve. Just for sh1ts & giggles I used carb-pcv spray-cleaner and showered the old PCV valve out. Might be re-usable, but I just spent $10 bucks on that new PCV. Not sure if it mattered, but I spray cleaned the house out also.

These is what my old PCV looked like.

Also did an oil-change while I had my baby on the lift. So I'll see if the new PCV helps out.
What could be the other problem if this doesn't work? Gonna be getting a cat converter after this if it doesn't work out.


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Originally Posted By: EdwardC
If it's burning enough, it's possible the cat is dead, but I definitely fix the oil burning issue first. Let us know how the PCV valve replacement goes!


Cant wait to see the results for this. (If any
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hey guys
i just checked my oil level yesterday and it was below the minimum dot for oil level on the dipstick. I'm in trouble.
 
Try a piston soak with mmo/sea foam/kreen. The rings may have deposits so they get stuck. Once stuck they can't get tight to the cylinder wall and oil gets past.

It's easy enough to do.
 
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