EVAP service at 60,000 mi?
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EVAP service at 60,000 mi?
My maintenance list has a line item to check the Evaporative Control System @ 60K mi.
Specifically:
-check fuel vapor lines and hoses
-purge valve
I find removal and and replacement instructions in the service manual but nothing on servicing (checking) the EVAP system.
Has anyone serviced the Evaporative Control System ... before it throws a code?
Thank you.
2003 Chevrolet Express 3500 Cargo Van; LQ4 6.0L V8
Specifically:
-check fuel vapor lines and hoses
-purge valve
I find removal and and replacement instructions in the service manual but nothing on servicing (checking) the EVAP system.
Has anyone serviced the Evaporative Control System ... before it throws a code?
Thank you.
2003 Chevrolet Express 3500 Cargo Van; LQ4 6.0L V8
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well you could do a visual of the lines and hoses and check purge operation with a scan tool.
the check is not required. it will not extend service life. there are no serviceable parts. If something fails, the system will set a code and tell you. then find and replace part.
the check is not required. it will not extend service life. there are no serviceable parts. If something fails, the system will set a code and tell you. then find and replace part.
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ODII threw P0446
well you could do a visual of the lines and hoses and check purge operation with a scan tool.
the check is not required. it will not extend service life. there are no serviceable parts. If something fails, the system will set a code and tell you. then find and replace part.
the check is not required. it will not extend service life. there are no serviceable parts. If something fails, the system will set a code and tell you. then find and replace part.
It also showed P0446 - evap emission system vent.
The auto parts clerk said that since I had NO check engine light or ABS light ON that these must be intermittent codes and not indicative of a failure.
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