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Just to filter air, keep dirt out of the evap system when it vents. If it’s clogged the pressure won’t release and cause codes
Just to filter air, keep dirt out of the evap system when it vents. If it’s clogged the pressure won’t release and cause codes
If it passes when warm that’s usually an indication that a seal of some sort is broken. However when it heats up it expands again to create a seal. Could be anything, especially with evaporation leaks. I would check hoses and any o rings you might have. You shouldn’t have to put smoke in the fuel lines though, in my experience the only raw fuel related evap leak I’ve had was from a mis seated fuel pump o-ring in an optima.
If it passes when warm that’s usually an indication that a seal of some sort is broken. However when it heats up it expands again to create a seal. Could be anything, especially with evaporation leaks. I would check hoses and any o rings you might have. You shouldn’t have to put smoke in the fuel lines though, in my experience the only raw fuel related evap leak I’ve had was from a mis seated fuel pump o-ring in an optima.
Start with the basics, check vacuum lines and electrical connections. How’s the oil and other fluids doing? What’s the history of the vehicle?
Start with the basics, check vacuum lines and electrical connections. How’s the oil and other fluids doing? What’s the history of the vehicle?
I’d bleed the system again, it’s a mess but getting air out of these systems is always a pain. That’s the only thing I can think that would cause the pedal to “sink”.
I’d bleed the system again, it’s a mess but getting air out of these systems is always a pain. That’s the only thing I can think that would cause the pedal to “sink”.
I’d start with obvious things first, fix that electrical connection and then check the mc and booster. How are the brakes looking wear wise?
I’d start with obvious things first, fix that electrical connection and then check the mc and booster. How are the brakes looking wear wise?
It sucks when you find things like that. We’ve had a cv axle show up after a week of waiting on it just to find no threads for the nut.
It sucks when you find things like that. We’ve had a cv axle show up after a week of waiting on it just to find no threads for the nut.
I’m only 25 and moving up step by step. I’d like to eventually teach automotive education before my body tells me it’s done. I love the work, the puzzles of solving problems is amazing, but I know my body won’t last forever.
I’m only 25 and moving up step by step. I’d like to eventually teach automotive education before my body tells me it’s done. I love the work, the puzzles of solving problems is amazing, but I know my body won’t last forever.
As a dealer tech I always advise against quick lube places. However, yes I’m flat rate and am on the clock, I spend my time to check over the vehicle for anything out of sorts or in need of replacement. Why? Because that is my money, no point in just getting .4 for an oil change when I can get 2 hours for a brake job, or 3.1 hours for tires and alignment. I love people who understand their cars and take care of them on their own; yet I have also seen what happens when diy leads to seized engines, destroyed suspension components, and a long list of other debacles. Working on your car is an amazing experience, but please don’t do it just because you think it will save just money, otherwise you’ll spend big bucks for something as simple as an oil change. Research your vehicle and plan accordingly.