got a code to change out PCV valve?

2014 KIA SOUL
110,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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BOSTONBOATSWAIN
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Getting low milage/poor excel) not a problem except, i can't find anywhere how many valves on my engine (exhaust and/or intake?) and where are they located? where do i find screen/filter to check/clean?

help, please and thank you.
Sep 30, 2022 at 2:21 AM
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STRAILER
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The PCV valve is located in the valve cover of the engine. here is the location of the valve in the images below. Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Sep 30, 2022 at 4:19 AM
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BOSTONBOATSWAIN
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It's e O C V Valve. for the oil (variable control?) Do you know if my engine has 1 or 2 valves? Can't find the answer. Intake only or intake and exhaust. And where are they located?

Sorry for the mix-up.
Sep 30, 2022 at 10:18 PM
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STRAILER
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No problem, please start a new question, the part you are looking for is the camshaft actuator oil control valve.

Please post your new question here, you must be logged in.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Cheers, Ken
Oct 1, 2022 at 5:12 AM
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