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PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) Valve

With engine running at idle, remove PCV valve ventilation hose from PCV valve; if the valve is working properly, a hissing noise will be heard as air passes through it and a strong vacuum should be felt immediately when a finger is placed over valve inlet.

Fig 1: Checking PCV
G00796739Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.