Based on all the car history I have from the previous owner from 83,000km up to currently at 128k. Everything has been done at the dealership, but I cannot find any records of the PCV valve being replaced on this D16Y8 engine.
I am in a sort of dilemma, because I recently just had oil changed at 127.5k, but now that I read more on PCV valve and the importance of it, I realized this didn't seem to have been changed. The valve is right above the oil filter and from my research, many people suggest doing it during oil changes as it is easier to replace when the oil filter is off.
Prior to the oil change, I did check the oil and after 2500km, it was quite dirty and I believe some was burnt, but that's probably due to the short trip nature that the car experience. However, now I am debating if I should strictly go to mechanic to have the PCV valve changed now(Car is at a condo so I cannot do work on it) or wait till car reach around 130k for its next oil change which is I would say, another half a year away.
What would you do?
Thanks all.
I am in a sort of dilemma, because I recently just had oil changed at 127.5k, but now that I read more on PCV valve and the importance of it, I realized this didn't seem to have been changed. The valve is right above the oil filter and from my research, many people suggest doing it during oil changes as it is easier to replace when the oil filter is off.
Prior to the oil change, I did check the oil and after 2500km, it was quite dirty and I believe some was burnt, but that's probably due to the short trip nature that the car experience. However, now I am debating if I should strictly go to mechanic to have the PCV valve changed now(Car is at a condo so I cannot do work on it) or wait till car reach around 130k for its next oil change which is I would say, another half a year away.
What would you do?
Thanks all.