A $15 oil cap to avoid losing a GM Ecotec Engine because of a clogged PCV. FC219, Equinox, Terrain

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If you ever heard about the GM Ecotec engine, most likely you heard it because of the bad PCV design within. Well, the PCV is bad and could cost the entire engine but a $15 oil cap (GM FC219) may prevent that. Please check out this video.
Link to Amazon for the oil cap: amzn.to/3Hvk8pV
Note: Amazon may say it doesn't fit your car. This is because officially the cap was made for Saturn Vue. As long as you have a 2.4L Ecotec, it fits.
If you don't know how to check the PCV system (of any car), please check out this video: • How to Check the PCV s...
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@350Zquicksilver 2 ай бұрын

Good tips. Another tip, go watch the video on drilling out a hole to access the PCV port, so you can flush it with carb cleaner every 15k. Also, add a oil catch can. Other than that the car drivers pretty good.

@birddog3130 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Doctor.

@sbond1963 5 ай бұрын

FYI for those of us in the cold… the FC219 will also freeze shut. So this is an engine that needs a warm-up before you go anywhere. Thaw out the cap.

@mastakush4272 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, definitely gonna try this

@tssci6774 Жыл бұрын

The oil is getting dirty and oxidizing quickly due to Gas Direct Injection. I've been recommending this cap for 5 years.

@Ilikeryche 3 ай бұрын

Maybe your high pressure fuel pump is dumping raw fuel into the oil.

@kjt9824 Жыл бұрын

I cleaned the PCV orifice as best I could and bought the pressure relief oil cap as well. I plan on doing a more thorough cleaning once the weather warms up a bit.

@HandyDoctor89 Жыл бұрын

Good plan and good job.

@mikep.9005 Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for the video, I have the 2.4 ECO motor in my 2015 terrain and the link you have from Amazon says that it will not fit my engine. What is my next choice? Thanks

@HandyDoctor89 Жыл бұрын

@@mikep.9005 It fits. This is an off-label use. That cap was made for Saturn Vue officially but it works well in 2.4 Ecotec. I bought one myself.

@mikep.9005 Жыл бұрын

@@HandyDoctor89 Thank you.

@mikep.9005 Жыл бұрын

@@HandyDoctor89 The new GM vented gas cap just came to my door, fits perfectly. I went to the GMC dealership parts department and said there was no such thing. 😂😂 thanks again Handy Doctor

@KGOO89 11 ай бұрын

Also says fits 3.4L Pontiac Torrent 2007

@Aramfan2 6 ай бұрын

So my buddy has a 2012 equinox that he had Ford $25 oil changes its whole life. Started using 4 quarts in a week. Put this cap on, added seafoam to the oil. Slowed the ussage after the second oil change to 1 qt in 2000 miles. Now 4 oil changes later, always adding seafoam, 1/2 quart in 3k miles. And it is no longer oily around the filler cap.

@HandyDoctor89 6 ай бұрын

4 qt a week!!!

@ngzcaz 2 ай бұрын

While it may take oil, I have to BS at 4 qts a week.. Sorry..

@Aramfan2 2 ай бұрын

You have to ask yourself....why would I make that up. Absolutly no benefit for myself! @ngzcaz

@emilyabrell6425 23 күн бұрын

This is the type of comment I’ve been looking for! My 2011 terrain goes through 3-4 qt a week. Had a couple mechanics look and they had no answer. Going to try this and see if it helps!

@Aramfan2 23 күн бұрын

@emilyabrell6425 I ran seafoam in the oil per the instructions. In two years they were down to a quart in 2500 miles usage.

@AdrianHernandez-vh7wr Жыл бұрын

Just clean the pcv orifice and install an oil catch can then use a valve cleaner to clean the valves and since these engines have piston ring issues then i recommend to get some gumout multi system tune up take out all spark plugs then pour about half a bottle in each cylinder then crank the engine by hand to work the liquid into the rings to unstick them after that let the fluid sit in there for about 11 hours then get a turkey baster and suck then fluid out after that install everything then start her up and then no more oil burning

@AdrianHernandez-vh7wr Жыл бұрын

Make sure to do an oil change after the gumout procedure

@charleshorseman55 Жыл бұрын

The original cap also has a hole in it, is it more easily clogged? Or is the pressure valve weaker in the replacement one you mentioned?

@HandyDoctor89 Жыл бұрын

Mine doesn't. Do you have the car since new?

@thomaswalton9089 6 ай бұрын

That small hose on the left side of the top cover when I pulled that out so I can do my oil change there was like a milky oil coming out of it, the oil on the dip stick looks fine and the coolant lvl is normal I have noticed a lose in power like it's bogged downed when trying to accelerate so does that mean my pcv is clogged or maybe valve gasket? I also noticed I have a leak on the valve cover black oil not milky any tips? P.s I'm a noob just teaching myself to work on my car can't afford 200$ a hour mechanic

@thomaswalton9089 6 ай бұрын

Oh btw I have the 2015 Chevy equinox I think that's the same engine 2.4 ecotech

@HandyDoctor89 6 ай бұрын

The loss of power is probably because of the leak in the valve cover. If you have milky oil in that hose on the left, you should have a clogged pcv.

@HandyDoctor89 6 ай бұрын

BTW, come to www.terrainforum.net/ and start and a post, if you like. I don't own that forum but I am an active user there. You can post pictures and it would be a lot easier for others to see what's going on and help you.@@thomaswalton9089

@thomaswalton9089 6 ай бұрын

@@HandyDoctor89 awesome thanks for the fast response and I look forward learning from your vids I will check that forum out thanks again

@altafhussains1793 Жыл бұрын

Yea

@Domjulio1987 6 ай бұрын

thank you for the video! will this cap fit my 2014 gmc terrain 2.4? I typed the part number in and it said it doesn't fit on amazon

@HandyDoctor89 6 ай бұрын

It will. The part technically is for other GM cars. Amazon doesn't know this off-label used.

@Domjulio1987 6 ай бұрын

@@HandyDoctor89 Do you recommend cleaning the PCV orifice first before installing?

@HandyDoctor89 6 ай бұрын

@@Domjulio1987 if it clogs, you definitely should.

@Domjulio1987 5 ай бұрын

@@HandyDoctor89 Just installed this and it fit perfectly! Does this have the same results as an oil catch can or is there a difference.

@Zeek800 27 күн бұрын

An oil catch can works differently than this oil cap “ pressure relief “. High pressure inside the valve cover from the crappy GM PCV system ( try a GM 1.4 litre turbo ) causes “ oil blowby “ and the increased pressure inside 5he top end of the engine pushes oil out through the valve cover gasket, oil pan gasket and apparently even the rear main seal??? I can’t believe GM hasn’t had a class action lawsuit brought against them for all these problems ( lemon law??? ) Direct Injection is an engine killer.

@boblange6738 11 ай бұрын

The oil filler cap link for Amazon says this cap will NOT fit my 2015 Equinox. Is this true?

@HandyDoctor89 11 ай бұрын

No, it's not true. It will fit perfectly. This oil cap is supposedly for Saturn Vue according to GM and that's why. But it fits Ecotech 2.4L.

@boblange6738 11 ай бұрын

Thank you @@HandyDoctor89

@josephmojica8859 6 күн бұрын

Fit my 2017 Chevy equinox (Says it will not fit but it does)

@user-wf6ks1pf5g 9 ай бұрын

I just removed the hose pcv

@zakeryperez5712 Жыл бұрын

Will it fit on a 2016 gmc terrain sle 4 cylinder?

@HandyDoctor89 Жыл бұрын

Yes, it Will

@zakeryperez5712 Жыл бұрын

@@HandyDoctor89 thank you

@bomark2002 Жыл бұрын

You had me till you said HOPEFULLY, so we’re back to square one. Just buy and install an “oil catch can”

@HandyDoctor89 Жыл бұрын

Well, nothing is guaranteed and that's why. Funny you mentioned the catch can. It's a popular set up and I fell into it. But no, that thing doesn't work as intended, not as good as this oil cap at least. I in fact have another video on that topic. Here is the video, if you like to view. Not everyone agrees with me of course and it's totally fine. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ir92gqqWqbPKfJc.html

@fredmauck6934 8 ай бұрын

This engines design does not allow for theinstallation of a catch-can on the Dirty Side of the PVC system. You can install a Catch-can on the clean side, but the problem starts with the orifice in the Intake manifold.

@user-qr3rr7lt6d 2 ай бұрын

tried it....engine still blew up. These engines are POS

@HandyDoctor89 2 ай бұрын

Unfortunately they are pretty bad...

@Ilikeryche 4 ай бұрын

These engines are junk, they all need new pistons and rings.

@HandyDoctor89 4 ай бұрын

I heard you but if you are stuck with one...

@Ilikeryche 4 ай бұрын

@@HandyDoctor89 That is generally the case I guess. I will be putting new pistons and rings in one of these 2.4's in the near future. Hopefully it is worth the trouble and doesn't burn oil afterward.

@HandyDoctor89 4 ай бұрын

@@Ilikeryche which year is your 2.4L? Supposedly, 05/2013 or earlier are much worse than later ones. Mine is 07/2013 and so far so good. Doesn't burn much oil, if at all

@Ilikeryche 4 ай бұрын

@@HandyDoctor89 This one is 2011, not sure which month. Only 80,000 miles. Burns 1.5 quarts in 500 miles.

@dans_Learning_Curve 3 ай бұрын

@@Ilikeryche have you done the piston/ring replacement? Just bought a 2013. Runs great. Will be driving it 1600+ miles. Will keep an eye on the oil level. Will definitely be interested in your work.

@patpelletier4523 Жыл бұрын

I checked amazon can't find it. What is the part number?

@HandyDoctor89 Жыл бұрын

Here is the link for you. Part # is FC219. More details in the description of this video, Pat: amzn.to/3Hvk8pV

@patpelletier4523 Жыл бұрын

@@HandyDoctor89 hi ordered the cap from amazon they charged $31.00 Canadian. I have the 2010 equinox 2.4. So for sure this cap is vented to let go of the oil pressure? Thankyou Pat Pelletier could you let me know if you got a regular email from me? My email is acting up.

@HandyDoctor89 Жыл бұрын

@@patpelletier4523 $32 CAN? Did you order from my link? Well, I guess with shipping and high tax. It shows 13.43 USD for me. This cap has been discussed by forums for years and it's widely accepted that it works. That's all I can say technically. My engine does hold up and I am up North in the US.

@patpelletier4523 Жыл бұрын

@@HandyDoctor89 hi again, I got the oil relief cap and put it on. Can you please explain to me how it works. Where does the pressure go. I see the hole in the bottom of it, but where does the air go in it to get released? Sorry for being a pest. But I'm 70 and afraid of something happening to the rear main seal. Thankyou pat

@HandyDoctor89 Жыл бұрын

@@patpelletier4523 You are fine, Pat. I don't think you can see the hole where the air is released. It's somewhere higher, between the white and black plastics. It should work. So many people have been using it and it's one that GM itself put into older vehicles. Take care and stay warm in Canada. If you could, please tell others about my channel. Thank you.