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JANUARY 21, 2024

Can an EVAP Leak Cause Engine Misfires? While driving with an EVAP leak is technically possible, it isn’t recommended. Here’s why: Your car’s Evaporative Emission Control System captures and stores vapors from the fuel tank and burns them in the combustion chamber during engine operation. Can You Drive with an EVAP Leak

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MARCH 28, 2024

This throws off the air-fuel ratio, resulting in rough idle , reduced fuel economy (often accompanied by the check engine light), and difficulty starting your vehicle. An active check engine light : The ECU monitors the amount of released fuel vapor and triggers the check engine light if it’s deficient or excessive.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Blinking or Illuminated Check Engine Light A continuously illuminated or flashing Check Engine Light (CEL) is an early indicator of a failed oxygen sensor. However, the Check Engine Light can signal other problems, too. When this occurs, your vehicle is likely to fail the emissions test.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

You’ll technically be able to start and drive your car with a faulty O2 sensor, but you’ll likely face poor engine performance and a drop in fuel economy. Check for these bad O2 sensor symptoms. Lit check engine light (CEL): A faulty O2 sensor is one of the most common reasons behind an illuminated CEL.

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JANUARY 15, 2024

Starting Issues Since a failing fuel pump won’t send enough fuel to the engine, you’ll face difficulties starting your car. Lit Check Engine Light A bad pump will cause an air-fuel mixture imbalance, which will trigger the Check Engine Light. But how can you confirm fuel pump failure? Let’s find out.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Is it Safe to Drive with a Dirty Engine Air Filter? How to Replace an Engine Air Filter : A Step-By-Step Guide Replacing an engine air filter requires basic automobile and technical knowledge, and that’s why you should let a mechanic handle the replacement. What Causes a Bad Engine Air Filter?

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Lit check engine light: A malfunctioning throttle body often triggers the check engine light , letting you know there’s an issue with airflow. Emissions issues: A bad throttle body can disrupt the air-fuel balance, leading to your car emitting black smoke from the exhaust and causing more pollution.

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