Change the PCV valve every 30K miles Kia Soul PCV valve Replacement

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[@starguard4122]

I am so happy that I found this video. I have a 2016 Kia Soul that I bought new from the dealership that now has over 63,000 miles and has never had the PCV valve changed. I will definitely be changing it this weekend. Thank you so much for making this video

[@doodlescouts2317]

Hi! Did you change it? - I did because of rough idle. The car now smells like gas- any idea? Thanks

[@starguard4122]

@@doodlescouts2317 I changed it out right after commenting in this video. So far I haven't had any problems

[@ferndog1461]

Brother, thank you for helping young families & their Kia's. Dunkin/StarBukz/TimHortons toast to you, Sir.

[@RBTheMechanic]

No problem always here to help and give any type of repair advices and I make video on work I do some work is same so every one can follow the guideliness

[@vanfan1960]

Great video, nice to see someone working on the same car that I have. I"m pretty sure I tightened my new one, that I bought at a local auto parts store, about the same amount you did and it broke off right behind the rubber grommet. Had to dig the threaded part out of the hole with a large screwdriver. Put the old one back in for now as it still seems okay. Tightened it about hand tight using just the deep socket without the ratchet. I'm nervous to tighten this with a ratchet anymore.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup glad ur doing work on ur car on ur own!!!

[@ArmchairInvestigator411]

Good to know! 👍 Thanks!

[@treygonzalez4511]

Great video. Worked perfectly on our 2015 Kia Forte5 hatchback. Thank you.

[@RBTheMechanic]

You welcome

[@62kansasknut]

On my 2015 2.0L Soul, I had to add oil once a week starting around 70K miles. Couldn't figure out where the oil was going. No leak, no smoke. Around 104K miles, I found out that PVC valve is supposed to be changed every 50K miles on this engine. Replaced the valve and stopped having to add oil. At 112K engine had no power. Long story short, catylitic converter was stopped up bad. Replaced that and now car runs like new. I believe PVC valve caused converter to get stopped up as that's where the oil was going. Don't no about changing it at 30K, certainly wouldn't hurt, but definitely at 50K.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Michael Martin I have done that on this car customer haven’t complained ever since !!! 👍

[@ruuu48]

How much did you spend on catalytic converter replacement? I am having the same issue. Thanks

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@ruuu48 which car?

[@62kansasknut]

@@ruuu48 $500

[@ruuu48]

@@RBTheMechanic 13 kia soul (base) Oil burning and p0430 code

[@karlsuri]

The part number depends on the size of the engine. 1.4; 1.6; 2.0 Litre engine. Tell the parts dealer your car's VIN number and they'll give you the correct PCV valve. I bought mine at Lordco. 31 $CDN. The clerk gave me a discount so I got it for $21. If you have an account at Lordco, then it'll be even cheaper.

[@FtanmoOfEtheirys]

Protip, as shown in the video, the pcv that was removed was working perfectly fine and as such, had no reason to be replaced prematurely as if it fails, it is not a mission critical part. Instead of wasting money to replace it, on my own vehicles, I check them every oil change. To give an insight, I once had a 01 dodge ram with over 600k miles and the pcv was still the factory original and worked perfectly fine. Moral of the story is, even though it is a cheap part, if you don't have to replace it, don't. It will save you money over the long run and is less plastic and rubber going into a landfill that will never biodegrade.

[@nobodynoone2500]

If you're a cheapass, you can just clean many of them. Some cost a wee bit too much for what is essentially a tube of plastic and a little ball.

[@machinebuilder3535]

Literally doesn't cost much lol. Just change it

[@adairjanney7109]

ive heard you better replace them on the gdi engines and SI also have not and I am at 250k miles but I plan to start

[@FtanmoOfEtheirys]

@@adairjanney7109 at 250k miles it should boil down to how long do you intend to keep the vehicle for? If you are only planning another 20-30k then I would just save that $5 lol. But... if you are trying to go another 250k, then by all means, go buy a dealer part and stick it in there knowing with confidence you will be good for another 250k miles. Cheers!

[@adairjanney7109]

@@FtanmoOfEtheirysI had one in the mail already from RockAuto, I plan to drive it into the ground, I dont know who can buy another car these days

[@DiamondReeise]

I love this video ❤️ Females trying to fix their own car! I knew my mechanic be tripping. I know what I feel and I need to fix it soon

[@lieren410]

Facts some mechanics take advantage that I’m a female. Try to tell me I’m wrong I’m no mechanic but I know my car and how it runs I come on you tube university all the time to change out simple things.

[@JosVBM]

You both just encouraged me! I definitely know my truck.

[@curtisfarrington2892]

Thank you man you did and awesome job.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Thank you!! Yeah keel it nice and simple to the point!!

[@aaronl.8580]

Sir (RB), I have a 2015 Kia Soul with a 1.6 liter and it has 87000 miles. It's burning oil and I lose almost 3 quarts of oil between oil changes. I'm having the dealership monitor everything since it's still under warranty. Based on doing some research on the internet, the PCV valve could be the reason why I'm burning oil. I mentioned it to the service advisor and he just got a confused look on his face and shook his head. The PCV valve was never changed out in my Kia, so do you think it could be the cause of why it's burning oil? I hate to think it's the piston rings already wearing out, but I want your opinion. What do you think? Is it a possibility it could be the PCV valve?

[@RBTheMechanic]

It could be pcv gave change that look for leaks other wise it piston rings and valve seals

[@irisbaez1972]

Change every 30K miles? Nah. Just clean it every year and you will have it for 300K miles.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Ok!!! Great to know

[@franksilva3566]

Great video, informative. Just a thought; you might want a Go-Pro camera attach to your work cap so you could work hands free.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah I recently ordered head mount

[@larrywalden626]

Who changes spark plugs every 30,000 miles? Spark plugs last 100k these days.

[@urbannpa]

The Dealership (they will always take you to the cleaners).

[@QiuyuanChenRyan916]

I do, they last 100k, but slowly you would notice the change in mileage but if you are just driving in city then it won't matter.

[@sheba6779]

Yes your right it’s a Evap code P0456 small leak detected but I can’t seem to find the location of the code. Would you happen to know the location of the leak? There’s no videos to reference from thank you

[@RBTheMechanic]

Evap codes are very difficult to diagnose check ur fuel cap to see if it’s loose. And here a video to give u an idea how to check the system and find the leak kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZzZoIWNeKqIqZI

[@ronmann2755]

I was searching for info on valve adjustment for a '17 Hyundai Sonata when I came across your video. Over 100,000 miles on the Sonata and never had the PCV changed. To top it off, the Hyundai dealership where I get the oil change never mentioned anything about the PCV replacement. THANKS.

[@RBTheMechanic]

You are welcome!

[@starzwarzkennelz8418]

Will this help with ac and idle?

[@Mrjackietreehorn]

Yes

[@bymmijprime281]

Thanks, great video! Doing this to my son in laws car this weekend

[@AARON-by9pf]

Good video I'll be changing my PCV valve regularly with my oil changes 👍

[@RBTheMechanic]

I wouldn’t do it with oil change. Do it every 30k miles

[@islandofmisfitnoise8070]

Should I do this if I just bought a 2013 Kia Soul (DOHC) with 155k miles? If so does temp/or any other factor matter? Can this potentially cause an issue if so?

[@RBTheMechanic]

This is a start basic step

[@irisbaez1972]

I have 2012 and Just clean it every year or year/half ( 16 month) and don't add any oil at all. I do oil change every 5K miles or 6 months.

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@irisbaez1972 that work too but check to see if it working like it suppose to

[@backcountryexplorer6841]

Can someone tell me where the F@$% the fuel filter is on a 2017 Kia Soul? Looked it up but can’t find a vid on a 2017 fuel filter replacement. HELP!!!

[@RBTheMechanic]

There is no filter for fuel it has strainer on the fuel pump works like filter most new cars are like that

[@backcountryexplorer6841]

@@RBTheMechanic thanks for the fast reply. Maybe you can help when I put my foot into the gas pedal it doesn’t quite accelerate it about pauses and then acceleratesI almost have to put the pedal to the floor so it will accelerate can it be a fuel pump and is that in the gas tank? Thanks again

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@backcountryexplorer6841 do some Services such as throttle cleaning fuel one too. Check to see if u catalytic converter is good

[@ВладимирФедорович-з1х]

Must be in the gas tank under the rear seats.

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@ВладимирФедорович-з1х what you referring to

[@adairjanney7109]

never changed mine and I am at 250k miles but I probably will now

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup do it

[@backcountryexplorer6841]

You mentioned it can go into lean what’s that mean? Thanks your vids are very helpful..👍🏼

[@RBTheMechanic]

Lean is too much air so when this valve get stuck it will allow air to by pass and suck as much as air it can which will cause leak and fuel mixture the air is measure by air flow sensor located on the air duct pipe from air filter housing

[@backcountryexplorer6841]

@@RBTheMechanic thanks brothers for the much needed HELP!! lol!!

[@FtanmoOfEtheirys]

To answer your question as the op did not do a great job at it. Lean refers to a condition where your air to fuel ratio is higher in the amount of air being introduced into the combustion chamber (the cylinder) as opposed to fuel. An engine that runs lean will run hotter and if lean enough, will cause detonation/pinging. The opposite to this is the engine running rich, where there is more fuel than necessary. This makes the engine run cooler, but also can introduce unburned fuel into the catalytic converter which can over time damage it.

[@sheba6779]

Hi great video, can you please tell me what code is the PVC valve? I’m getting a P0456 thank you

[@RBTheMechanic]

That might be a evap leak code. Usully there’s no codes for pcv

[@RussellBrosGarage]

Is it possible to just degrease and clean it? Thx

[@RBTheMechanic]

Not worth it but u can better just to replace it

[@irisbaez1972]

That's what I do since 2012 and my Kia soul doesn't burn any oil. I never add any oil. I don't know what people is doing.

[@christopherhele2071]

Thank you. I enjoyed the video. I also have a Kia and this was helpful.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Thank bro! I changed this on like 3 kias they all had oil consumption issues resolved then all !

[@sheba6779]

Ok thank you

[@ptg7712]

great demonstration.

[@fullmelt977]

I have a 2010 Kia Soul I replaced spark plugs but I didn’t change the PVC and my car has a shaky/rough idle. Any help?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Try cleaning the throttle that should fix up the idle issue

[@fullmelt977]

I replaced the pvc and spark plugs and still a little rough idle. Car has a little bit of a puttering sound. Any suggestions?

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@fullmelt977 clean the throttle body

[@hangingwithskydollar9877]

I have a 2016 kia soul the timing chain have a little slack in it does it suppose to b like that can some 1 give me answer and can it b tighten

[@RBTheMechanic]

Not sure about the slack the timing chain tensioner should keep it tight there’s no retightening only way to get 💯 % correct answer is to check timing marks and if they align then ur timing is good

[@hangingwithskydollar9877]

To RB Mechanic thanks for the in info

[@victormendiola4927]

Bro thanks a lot I’ve been having this issue with mine

[@Lilcsongs]

Can this fix an issue where my car turns off at a red light?

[@RBTheMechanic]

No you might want to check out my stall videos here is a link to the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5y7i4N6gdKWqas

[@lajoya9002]

Do you think this would solve p0507 code , rpm higher than usual

[@RBTheMechanic]

No I don’t think so how ever if this valve is stuck open it can cause too much air to go in and lean condition can happne and higher rpm worth the try but u might have to relear idle rpm done by scan tool

[@Neklaxc]

Hello there ! This is an awesome video.. can help me identify what’s happening with my Kia Soul ? So I took it two mechanic both of them couldn’t really find out what’s going on? I have miss fire , heavy rough idle . One mechanic said two of the cylinder does not give power and the other one said its probably has bad valve . Any suggestions? We changed spark plugs and coil too

[@RBTheMechanic]

Do spark plug change and replace the coils on the cylinder misfiring Or u can try coil swap test one cylinder to another see if misfire switches

[@Neklaxc]

@@RBTheMechanic yes changed to new coil and spark

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@Neklaxc oh u did that already? Check Pause in coil harnes with diod also injector harnes and check engine compression

[@Neklaxc]

@@RBTheMechanic I believe the one of the mechanic did try but still no signs

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@Neklaxc well idk what he discovered so u need to ask him if he did all that and if all was good it shouldn’t misfire somthing has to be missing or off

[@CanuckTony]

Good video thanks!

[@RBTheMechanic]

No problem!

[@carmenlaswisse6762]

Should I change this before changing valve cover gaskets?

[@RBTheMechanic]

What is the issue ? That u want to change this or valve cover gasket

[@garyalensr]

Why in God's earth would you change your valve cover gasket? Unless it's leaking and the valve gasket is bad!!! I swear come people shouldn't be allowed touch cars😂😂😂😂

[@bgsound2721]

What are the symptoms?

[@RBTheMechanic]

BG SOUND there was no problem this is valve u should change every 30k miles

[@mauricehinton5889]

I just got a P050A code on my 2015 Kia Soul. Could this be the issue?

[@RBTheMechanic]

No that cold is cold start idle I would reset it and if it comes back then take a better look at it

[@doodlescouts2317]

Hi! Great video! We changed the pvc valve and ran the engine- it now smells like gas outside?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Im not sure what u mean but double check ur work hopefully the pcv valve is not defective

[@corwinclark4139]

Could this be the cause of lower mpg!?!?!

[@RBTheMechanic]

No not the valve

[@alcantarainterior8078]

Corwin Clark These engines tend to acumulate carbon (carbon build up) thanks to their GDi design (Gas Direct Injection). When this happens your “mpg” goes garbage, very poor. Go see a few videos on “GDI de-carbonization” procedure, do that purchasing the chemicals shown in vid and follow through step by step. You’ll be happy but your engine will be happier for it’ll get better performance and better mpg. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYabZY2nlrGEm9E -Your welcome ;)

[@24gabinho]

hello ! code error p0473 ?

[@RBTheMechanic]

What year make mode is ur car code is for exghust pressure sensor

[@victoraguilar8375]

What about code P050A?

[@RBTheMechanic]

I will check on my computer tomorrow please remind me

[@ericwright3482]

I’m getting a code p305 on my 2012 Kia Soul when there’s not a 5th cylinder. Do you think I should try this

[@RBTheMechanic]

That’s wierd well do u feel misfire in the engine or shake ?

[@ericwright3482]

Yes I did, but I’ve done the changed the spark plugs and coils soo it’s good now. Thanks bro

[@fordssuck]

On GDI engines, it doesn't hurt to add an oil catch can to keep your valves clean

[@RBTheMechanic]

I’m thanks