1999 Dodge Intrepid PCV Valve

1999 DODGE INTREPID
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JHENDEE08
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What would cause the PCV Valve to plug up and cause the motor to stale out and act like it is going to die?
Mar 16, 2010 at 1:16 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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They plug from oil and dirt that accumulate in them. As far as causing it to die, it shouldn't do that unless you have a vacuum leak to it.
Mar 17, 2010 at 10:45 AM
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