I have 2010 Camry ...2.5L inline 4. 200k miles on it and PCV has never been changed out. Last oil change the car suddenly lost oil at a pretty quick rate out of no where. Want to change the PCV valve for starters but have no idea how to get to it. I've seen videos on the 2.4L and of course it's easily accessible on top of the engine. I've seen videos of people replacing it on the 2.5L engine where the PCV is on the back of the engine but they've all had later model cars (2015, 2017, etc.) On mine there's what I believe to be the power steering pump in the way that's not there for the later models.

Anyone have any idea how I can get back to that dang thing?

Appreciate any insight!

 

Never done the job. Doubt Toyota would change the location of the valve between years. It is supposed to be a time consuming job to get to the valve due to its location.

The link below is for a 2010 engine. Perhaps can help.

https://www.toyotanation.com/threads...-pics.1388665/

You might temporarily install some kind of clear plastic inline fuel filter in the hose going to the valve cover. This will trap any oil but still allow the engine to breath. You can then observe if oil is building up in the filter and then decide if what course to take.

 

I have oil burning and every time I take my car in for oil change I tell them and they have never mentioned pcv valve. I figured it out when I changed my air flow sensor.

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