Nissan Evaporative Emissions
With the advent of On-Board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) systems, and even tighter restrictions...
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Is It a Gross Leak in the EVAP System?
Is It A Gross Leak In The EVAP System? This 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS Is producing a P0455 Code but is it in the EVAP system? In this video, we’re going to cover the P0455 Code and explore what we found.
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Getting to the Bottom of it — with the Fuel Tank
The fuel tank is an integral part of engine performance, emissions control, and, safety systems. Problems are rare, but can be real head scratchers.
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Oh My, I Think I've Got the Vapors!
How to deal with EVAP problems without developing indigestion.
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Supplying Gasoline From the Fuel Pump Forward
The fuel supply system of any vehicle must be designed to deliver an adequate volume of fuel at the correct pressure to the carburetor(s) or fuel injectors during every operating condition at which the engine will be ever operated. If all this isn’t handled properly, the air/fuel mixture will shift lean or rich and cause performance to suffer.
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Leak Detectives – Volkswagen EVAP
Even though there are almost 15 year’s worth of OBD II-compliant vehicles out there,    EVAP system failures still often stump technicians. Let’s look at some techniques that’ll help you avoid that.
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What If It’s Not The Gas Cap?
EVAP codes are some of the most common causes of state emissions inspection failures. If you don’t have such a program in your area now, just wait. One is on the way. And a leak in the EVAP system is sometimes difficult to find. Here’s how to diagnose BMW’s versions.
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Keeping the Coast Clear: Mercedes-Benz Intake Tract Maintenance
Everything from the air filter housing to the backs of the intake valves must be intact clean if that engine is to perform properly.
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Into Thin Air Part Two
In the March Import Service, we began a discussion of OBD-II evaporative emissions systems. We explained system operation and the problems engineers face when designing the monitoring devices for these systems. We also looked at the early Toyota evaporative emissions system and explained how the charcoal canister functions. This month we will continue with Toyota […]
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