Crankcase Ventilation System Inspection/Diagnosis. Pontiac Grand Prix 2001

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.8L 🢒 Crankcase Ventilation System Inspection/Diagnosis

Concern

Action

External oil leak

Inspect for any of the following conditions:

•	Plugged positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve

•	Plugged or kinked PCV hose(s)

•	Damaged or incorrectly installed PCV valve or hose(s)

•	Excessive crankcase pressure

Rough Idle

Inspect for any of the following conditions:

•	Plugged PCV valve

•	Plugged or kinked PCV hose(s)

•	Leaking (damaged) PCV valve or hose(s)

Stalling or slow idle speed

Inspect for any of the following conditions:

•	Plugged PCV valve

•	Plugged or kinked PCV hose(s)

•	Leaking (damaged) PCV valve or hose(s)

High idle speed

Inspect for a leaking (damaged) PCV valve or hose(s).

Sludge in the engine

Inspect for any of the following conditions:

•	Plugged PCV valve

•	Plugged or kinked PCV hose(s)