Originally Posted by
Mark
"All US market cars sold since 1971 have a closed circuit system to trap and later burn the fumes from their gas tanks. A complex array of charcoal canisters, tubes, valves and sensors comprise a system designed to handle gasoline vapors only, not liquid fuel. Jamming too much fuel into it repeatedly can result in a Check Engine state that will keep your car from passing an emissions test and could cost hundreds of dollars or more to repair."
In some cars this can be a very expensive repair. Just something to think about when filling up.
Yea Mark, in fact funny and ironic you say that. Because I literally have an issue with my evap fume system in my own Mirage. Past 3 months my check engine light is on, and the mechanics can't seem to pinpoint the problem, though they have tried a few of the easier fixes on an evap leak. My friend had an Cavalier with 485k on it and had an evap leak, and it's an older car problem I think.
I just drive with my check engine light on in my Mirage. Whatever I don't smell any fumes.
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