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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2008ENTOURAGE V6-3.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSPOSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATIONTESTING AND INSPECTION
2008 Hyundai Entourage V6-3.8L
Positive Crankcase Ventilation: Testing and Inspection
2008 Hyundai Entourage V6-3.8LSECTION Testing and Inspection
CRANKCASE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
INSPECTION
1. Disconnect the ventilation hose from the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve. Remove the PCV valve from the rocker cover and reconnect it to the ventilation hose.

2. Run the engine at idle and put a finger on the open end of the PCV valve and make sure that intake manifold vacuum can be felt.
NOTE: The plunger inside the PCV valve will move back and forth.
INSPECTION
1. Disconnect the ventilation hose from the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve. Remove the PCV valve from the rocker cover and reconnect it to the ventilation hose.
2. Run the engine at idle and put a finger on the open end of the PCV valve and make sure that intake manifold vacuum can be felt.
NOTE: The plunger inside the PCV valve will move back and forth.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.