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Q: Help! My car has a problem that causes the check engine light to be on all the time. My repair shop said it's caused by a leak somewhere around the fuel tank and they can't seem to find it. They ...

In this video, I demonstrate how to locate vacuum and evap leaks using the Autoline Pro Shop Series smoke machine, which features a built-in regulator for safe evap system testing. Smoke machines can ...

Some 2005-09 Scion tC models may turn on the check engine light and store one or more EVAP system trouble codes in computer memory. The codes you might encounter are P0455 and P0441 together, or P0456 ...

Question: I just had my check engine light fixed at a cost of $273. The adviser said it was an “EVAP solenoid” that had gone bad. I’ve never heard of one of these before. The repair seems to have ...

Some 2007-08 Honda Civic models may illuminate the Check Engine light and store trouble code P0456 (EVAP system leak) in the PCM. One likely cause, reports Honda, is an internal glitch in the canister ...

Gasoline fumes contain a variety of hydrocarbons that constantly evaporate from the engine and fuel tank into the atmosphere. If the fuel is in the atmosphere, it can cause pollution, even if the ...

Throughout your vehicle’s lifetime, you will encounter a range of issues. For instance, your brake pads may become worn, your AC unit might start to produce an unpleasant smell, or your axle may break ...