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Will changing PCV valve help with oil consumption?

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Old 12-14-11, 10:16 AM
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For breaking stuff, I always use a 6pt socket, failing that a box wrench and then a 12pt socket and last of all an open end and only in pinch an adjustable. Never used pliers ever (I hope that it I never have to). I do have some cheap tools and use them once the bolt/nut has broken loose.

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Originally Posted by salimshah
For breaking stuff, I always use a 6pt socket, failing that a box wrench and then a 12pt socket and last of all an open end and only in pinch an adjustable. Never used pliers ever (I hope that it I never have to). I do have some cheap tools and use them once the bolt/nut has broken loose.

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I couldn't get a 6pt socket to fit because of the neck. Also there is just not enough room back there.
I only saw two things that would fit in the area, a wrench(with box end and open end) or a pilers, but I didn't have a nose pilers.

My flare wrench also doesn't go up to 19mm.

I would have felt more assured if I had a 6 pt box wrench, but I only had a 12pt. Maybe I'll do some christmas tool shopping.
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Originally Posted by wing0
I couldn't get a 6pt socket to fit because of the neck. Also there is just not enough room back there.
I only saw two things that would fit in the area, a wrench(with box end and open end) or a pilers, but I didn't have a nose pilers.

My flare wrench also doesn't go up to 19mm.

I would have felt more assured if I had a 6 pt box wrench, but I only had a 12pt. Maybe I'll do some christmas tool shopping.

Pipe wrench works great if you are removing an item that won't be reused, eg an A/F sensor..
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