If you have tested the purge valve solenoid on your vehicle and it tests bad, it is best to replace it, but in some scenarios, it may not be possible, such as having low funds. A bad purge valve is a common failure in a vehicle’s Evap system. The EVAP system is for emissions which… Read More »
A P0455 code is a “Evap System Large Leak Detected” The EVAP system sends fuel vapors from the gas tank to the engine to be burnt away so they don’t escape into the atmosphere. Common causes include a bad gas cap or other leaking EVAP component. A P0455 OBDII code points to a leak a… Read More »
P0449 Code is an “Evaporative System Vent Control Circuit Malfunction.” The Evap system takes gas vapors form the gas tank and feeds them into the engine to be bunt away. The most common cause of a P0449 is a bad vent valve or wiring. If you have a Chevy Silverado or Sierra with a P0449… Read More »
The purge valve is a common failure in an EVAP system which often needs to be tested to see if it has gone bad. There are several ways to test the purge valve, including using a multimeter, vacuum pump, or a quick method that requires no tools. While using a multimeter or vacuum pump are… Read More »
If you have a gas pump that keeps clicking off when you are filling up, and the tank is not full, there are three main causes. Causes include a bad EVAP vent valve, charcoal canister, or rollover check valve. Each part will need to be checked to see what component has failed. Why Does a… Read More »
If you have a Honda with a P1457 OBDII engine error code, there is a problem with the Evap system. The Evap system is for emissions and a system that takes the gas vapors from the gas tank and feeds them into the engine to be burnt away. What is a Honda P1457 Engine Error… Read More »
If you have a Toyota with a P0441 OBDII engine error code, there is a problem with the Evap system. The Evap system is for emissions which keeps gas vapors from escaping into the atmosphere. What is a Toyota P0441 Code Engine Error Code? A P0441 Code is an “Evaporative Emission Control System Incorrect Purge… Read More »