The average cost for a Dodge Colt Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Replacement is between $71 - $132. Get an instant quote with our AI repair estimator.
The Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve is a small component that plays a crucial role in the efficient functioning of an automotive engine. Located on the engine’s valve cover, it facilitates the circulation of gases between the crankcase and the intake manifold. When an engine runs, it produces combustion by-products that can leak into the crankcase, potentially leading to increased pressure and oil contamination. The PCV valve helps manage these by redirecting the gases back into the combustion process, reducing emissions and enhancing the engine's performance. This valve is essential for maintaining the overall health and efficiency of the engine.
A malfunctioning PCV valve can lead to a variety of issues, as it is instrumental in maintaining proper ventilation and pressure in the crankcase. Common symptoms of a faulty PCV valve include:
Replacing a faulty PCV valve is important but not an immediate emergency. However, delaying the repair can lead to more significant complications, such as engine misfires, increased exhaust emissions, and potential damage to engine components due to excessive pressure. While it might be possible to drive for a short period with a suspect PCV valve, it is advisable to address the issue at the earliest opportunity to avoid potential costly repairs and maintain optimum engine performance.
PCV valve replacement is generally an affordable repair, typically costing between $10 and $50 for the part itself, depending on the make and model of the vehicle. Labor costs can range from $50 to $100, depending on the complexity of the valve's location and the local shop rates. Some vehicles may have more labor-intensive setups, potentially increasing the cost. Overall, it's a relatively inexpensive maintenance task that can help prevent more costly engine issues.
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1994 Dodge Colt L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Costs
Parts: $91.00Labor: $40.00{ "partPrice": 91, "laborPrice": 40, "alldata_id": 12427, "alldata_vehicle_id": 12427, "title": "Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "PCV Valve", "part": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve", "price": "21.10", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "MD012947" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve, R&R", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1994, "make": "Dodge", "model": "Colt", "engine": "L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC" }1994 Dodge Colt L4-1795cc 1.8L SOHC - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Costs
Parts: $23.00Labor: $25.00{ "partPrice": 23, "laborPrice": 25, "alldata_id": 33594, "alldata_vehicle_id": 33594, "title": "Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "PCV Valve", "part": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "MD024719" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve, R&R", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1994, "make": "Dodge", "model": "Colt", "engine": "L4-1795cc 1.8L SOHC" }1993 Dodge Colt L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Costs
Parts: $61.00Labor: $13.00{ "partPrice": 61, "laborPrice": 13, "alldata_id": 8982, "alldata_vehicle_id": 8982, "title": "Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "PCV Valve", "part": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve", "price": "21.10", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "MD012947" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve, R&R", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1993, "make": "Dodge", "model": "Colt", "engine": "L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC" }1993 Dodge Colt L4-1795cc 1.8L SOHC - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Costs
Parts: $82.00Labor: $10.00{ "partPrice": 82, "laborPrice": 10, "alldata_id": 33590, "alldata_vehicle_id": 33590, "title": "Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "PCV Valve", "part": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "MD024719" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve, R&R", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1993, "make": "Dodge", "model": "Colt", "engine": "L4-1795cc 1.8L SOHC" }1992 Dodge Colt L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Costs
Parts: $96.00Labor: $12.00{ "partPrice": 96, "laborPrice": 12, "alldata_id": 9052, "alldata_vehicle_id": 9052, "title": "Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "PCV Valve", "part": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve", "price": "21.10", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "MD012947" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1992, "make": "Dodge", "model": "Colt", "engine": "L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC" }1991 Dodge Colt L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Costs
Parts: $91.00Labor: $68.00{ "partPrice": 91, "laborPrice": 68, "alldata_id": 8997, "alldata_vehicle_id": 8997, "title": "Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "PCV Valve", "part": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve", "price": "21.10", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "MD012947" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P.c.v. Valve, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1991, "make": "Dodge", "model": "Colt", "engine": "L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC" }1990 Dodge Colt L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Costs
Parts: $30.00Labor: $74.00{ "partPrice": 30, "laborPrice": 74, "alldata_id": 8910, "alldata_vehicle_id": 8910, "title": "Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "PCV Valve", "part": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve", "price": "21.10", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "MD012947" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P.c.v. Valve, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1990, "make": "Dodge", "model": "Colt", "engine": "L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC" }1990 Dodge Colt L4-1597cc 1.6L DOHC - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Costs
Parts: $70.00Labor: $89.00{ "partPrice": 70, "laborPrice": 89, "alldata_id": 8913, "alldata_vehicle_id": 8913, "title": "Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "PCV Valve", "part": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "MD024719" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P.c.v. Valve, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1990, "make": "Dodge", "model": "Colt", "engine": "L4-1597cc 1.6L DOHC" }1989 Dodge Colt L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Costs
Parts: $51.00Labor: $24.00{ "partPrice": 51, "laborPrice": 24, "alldata_id": 8734, "alldata_vehicle_id": 8734, "title": "Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "PCV Valve", "part": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve", "price": "21.10", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "MD012947" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P.c.v. Valve, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1989, "make": "Dodge", "model": "Colt", "engine": "L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC" }1989 Dodge Colt L4-1597cc 1.6L DOHC - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Costs
Parts: $6.00Labor: $79.00{ "partPrice": 6, "laborPrice": 79, "alldata_id": 9658, "alldata_vehicle_id": 9658, "title": "Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "PCV Valve", "part": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "MD024719" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P.c.v. Valve, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1989, "make": "Dodge", "model": "Colt", "engine": "L4-1597cc 1.6L DOHC" }1989 Dodge Colt L4-1597cc 1.6L DOHC Turbo - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Costs
Parts: $6.00Labor: $70.00{ "partPrice": 6, "laborPrice": 70, "alldata_id": 8732, "alldata_vehicle_id": 8732, "title": "Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "PCV Valve", "part": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "MD024719" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P.c.v. Valve, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1989, "make": "Dodge", "model": "Colt", "engine": "L4-1597cc 1.6L DOHC Turbo" }1988 Dodge Colt L4-089 1468cc 1.5L VIN K 2-bbl - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Costs
Parts: $91.00Labor: $27.00{ "partPrice": 91, "laborPrice": 27, "alldata_id": 29493, "alldata_vehicle_id": 29493, "title": "Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "PCV Valve", "part": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve", "price": "21.10", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "MD012947" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P.c.v. Valve, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1988, "make": "Dodge", "model": "Colt", "engine": "L4-089 1468cc 1.5L VIN K 2-bbl" }1988 Dodge Colt L4-089 1468cc 1.5L VIN P FI - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Costs
Parts: $75.00Labor: $47.00{ "partPrice": 75, "laborPrice": 47, "alldata_id": 29494, "alldata_vehicle_id": 29494, "title": "Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "PCV Valve", "part": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve", "price": "21.10", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "MD012947" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P.c.v. Valve, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1988, "make": "Dodge", "model": "Colt", "engine": "L4-089 1468cc 1.5L VIN P FI" }1988 Dodge Colt L4-1597cc 1.6L SOHC Turbo VIN F FI - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Costs
Parts: $32.00Labor: $98.00{ "partPrice": 32, "laborPrice": 98, "alldata_id": 29769, "alldata_vehicle_id": 29769, "title": "Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "PCV Valve", "part": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "MD024719" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P.c.v. Valve, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1988, "make": "Dodge", "model": "Colt", "engine": "L4-1597cc 1.6L SOHC Turbo VIN F FI" }1987 Dodge Colt L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Costs
Parts: $30.00Labor: $47.00{ "partPrice": 30, "laborPrice": 47, "alldata_id": 9429, "alldata_vehicle_id": 9429, "title": "Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "PCV Valve", "part": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve", "price": "21.10", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "MD012947" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P.c.v. Valve, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1987, "make": "Dodge", "model": "Colt", "engine": "L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC" }1987 Dodge Colt L4-1597cc 1.6L SOHC Turbo - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Costs
Parts: $91.00Labor: $84.00{ "partPrice": 91, "laborPrice": 84, "alldata_id": 8518, "alldata_vehicle_id": 8518, "title": "Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "PCV Valve", "part": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "MD024719" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P.c.v. Valve, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1987, "make": "Dodge", "model": "Colt", "engine": "L4-1597cc 1.6L SOHC Turbo" }1986 Dodge Colt L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Costs
Parts: $14.00Labor: $7.00{ "partPrice": 14, "laborPrice": 7, "alldata_id": 9428, "alldata_vehicle_id": 9428, "title": "Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "PCV Valve", "part": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "MD041519" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P.c.v. Valve, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1986, "make": "Dodge", "model": "Colt", "engine": "L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC" }1986 Dodge Colt L4-1597cc 1.6L SOHC Turbo - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Costs
Parts: $6.00Labor: $21.00{ "partPrice": 6, "laborPrice": 21, "alldata_id": 8235, "alldata_vehicle_id": 8235, "title": "Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "PCV Valve", "part": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve", "price": "21.10", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "MD012947" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P.c.v. Valve, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1986, "make": "Dodge", "model": "Colt", "engine": "L4-1597cc 1.6L SOHC Turbo" }1985 Dodge Colt L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Costs
Parts: $18.00Labor: $74.00{ "partPrice": 18, "laborPrice": 74, "alldata_id": 9417, "alldata_vehicle_id": 9417, "title": "Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "PCV Valve", "part": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "MD041519" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P.c.v. Valve, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1985, "make": "Dodge", "model": "Colt", "engine": "L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC" }1985 Dodge Colt L4-1597cc 1.6L SOHC Turbo - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Costs
Parts: $84.00Labor: $61.00{ "partPrice": 84, "laborPrice": 61, "alldata_id": 8126, "alldata_vehicle_id": 8126, "title": "Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "PCV Valve", "part": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve", "price": "21.10", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "MD012947" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P.c.v. Valve, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1985, "make": "Dodge", "model": "Colt", "engine": "L4-1597cc 1.6L SOHC Turbo" }1984 Dodge Colt L4-1410cc 1.4L SOHC - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Costs
Parts: $83.00Labor: $4.00{ "partPrice": 83, "laborPrice": 4, "alldata_id": 8034, "alldata_vehicle_id": 8034, "title": "Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "PCV Valve", "part": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "MD041519" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P.c.v. Valve, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1984, "make": "Dodge", "model": "Colt", "engine": "L4-1410cc 1.4L SOHC" }1984 Dodge Colt L4-1597cc 1.6L SOHC - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Costs
Parts: $82.00Labor: $63.00{ "partPrice": 82, "laborPrice": 63, "alldata_id": 8035, "alldata_vehicle_id": 8035, "title": "Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "PCV Valve", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Without 8 Speed Trans", "part": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "MD041519" } ] }, { "name": "With 8 Speed Trans", "part": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve", "price": "21.10", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "MD012947" } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P.c.v. Valve, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1984, "make": "Dodge", "model": "Colt", "engine": "L4-1597cc 1.6L SOHC" }1984 Dodge Colt L4-1597cc 1.6L SOHC Turbo - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Costs
Parts: $26.00Labor: $9.00{ "partPrice": 26, "laborPrice": 9, "alldata_id": 8036, "alldata_vehicle_id": 8036, "title": "Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "PCV Valve", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Without 8 Speed Trans", "part": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "MD041519" } ] }, { "name": "With 8 Speed Trans", "part": [ { "name": "Pcv Valve", "price": "21.10", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "MD012947" } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P.c.v. Valve, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1984, "make": "Dodge", "model": "Colt", "engine": "L4-1597cc 1.6L SOHC Turbo" }