Come along with Eric O. at the SMA shop as we have a look at a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado 3.7 that has a Service Engine Soon Light on with a code P0442 Small EVAP Leak. Let's bust out the smoke machine and see if we can find it. -Enjoy!
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Good ol walnut. Poor critter lost his winter stash lol
Can someone tell me if this can cause engine stall and random misfire code I also have that code his fixing
A walnut
thank for the info, my truck have the same problem ,I think i have to fix it my self , you're no in my area so I can take it to you I don't have your experience. thanks for your videos .
yep i know a guy his trailblazer burst into flames from the leaking fuel.
Finally my mysterious questions were answered. Thanks Eric
I wonder what the repair bill was?
I just one of these trucks, no issues yet.I always appreciate your videos.
thanks for posting, Mrs O is always fun when she shows up. =)
just did one like this
How did you connect that smoke machine? Was it to the schrader valve on the fuel rail?
Glad I found this Channel. I have been watching for awhile now, and today I get a P0442 on my 09 GMC Canyon. I wish the was the 2.9L
Peal
What a Country Boy,,mmmh
Hi, I have a jaguar type 2005,,I have code po442,, do I need a canister purge solenoid valve,,i brought a gas,,,,thank you
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Your vids are great. You dont blab no stupid music and your very discriptive and you know what your talking about.
Please keep em coming
Thank you Eric. Damn Colorado's and evap codes, gotta love them. Thanks to your lady for joining in. Keep up the great info you provide.
Stupid
Man i would really appreciate if you would make a video for a 2003 chevy trailblazer 4200 inline 6 . I have this error code p0014 and po442 . I'm also hearing a ticking inside the dashboard its not loud could that be what's causing the problem with the error codes and how do i find it a fix all three issues?
That thumbnail looks like pictures of the titanic
Curious about that fuel tank. I have a 2004 radio but the front of the tank has a in line fuel filter as to where the one you have is direct line. My vapor vent is leaking around where the silicon or o ring is. Good hunting
Rust is my worst enemy. Good luck with the owner.
Thanks a Lot Amigo Eric for Another Helpful Video Tutorial, May God Bless You….
GO TO HELL OBAMA!
thanks man im getting my gmc smocked next week ugh,,,,,,do you have a vid of the fix ,,,,
Thanks Eric ….just bought one of these. Appears to be in really good shape the truck 2006…amazingly. Can I do this at home? Should you replace the whole gas tank? Any way its cool just another day right…that whole walnut thing was a joke right. I mean the squirrel must have liked his nuts marinated in gas. Can't imagine what he was thinking…think I would have rather been the mouse living in the Pent House on top of the valve cover….
Walnut.
Blowing smoke like a chimney
Nice video. Helped me alot but made me angry i got same issue. LoL.
Had the same thing happen with mine the fuel pump had rotted away my gas would run out at a qaurter tank had no idea why had all kinds of codes going off and one day I just smelled gas pulled the bed off and it was just rusted to peices
Thanks for posting this. I know this a problem with my 2011 Colorado. I smell the fumes and have the same code. I wonder if this can also be causing my fuel system to lose pressure when sitting causing longer than normal crank times
Is there a scan tool that you can do everything on? You use a red one and this one is there a reason why you have both? I'm looking to get a scan tool that does everything or mostly everything
I only replaced the fuel filler cap on my 2002 model Holden Commodore because it was an obvious fault,the O ring was split on the cap.
It runs the 5.7 litre Chevrolet LS1 V8 engine but Holden didn't fit a fuel tank pressure sensor so the P0442 code is not applicable to my car.
Instead I got just a P0171 (not even a P0174) code which is a lean code, it's the only other obvious leak since I replaced all of the vacuum hoses & I had the inlet manifold off to do a hydraulic lifter change ,so all of the seals & gaskets have been changed.
I replaced the purge control solenoid valve pipe with a piece of fuel hose because the old plastic one just vibrated & wore out in 2011.
In my car,the only other part other than the MAF Meter clamps which would leak air is the O ring around the fuel pump sender unit.
Yes, I've been looking into making my own smoke machine out of a jar of baby oil & a soldering iron !
I just fixed this same problem on my 05’ Colorado, rotted out the ring and tabs on tank. Replaced with after market ring kit, thanks for the video
Can make video at chevy colorado about cruise control 06 -12 .. issues are
All well and good but most of us don't have an expensive scan tool or smoke machine.
Now with a leak like that what are the effects of performance? Rough idle, stalling?
I just dealing with evap stuff for the first time on a friends Suburban. In this case its a p1441 flow during non purge. I assume its seeing the tank pressure go down with the purge valve closed. I checked the purge valve and it flows slightly when I suck on it, so we are replacing that first.
This guy noes his stuff good video bro
I stopped watching your videos to much wasted talk. Get to the point you will have more viewers.
Great video
Non popular codes are Evap here in SoCal. Everyday occurrence with you. Great Video! It's 11:40 PM, I'm sleepy, it's bed time! Your smoke machine's fantastic! What happened to the one from Redline? Or am I so tired I don't recognize it? Hi Mrs. O, great ending of this video with you in it!
Nothing like experiencing smoke from your gas tank :-O 😉
Thanks 👍
Thanks 👍
Awesome video
Vent valve: Duralast PV428 is $24…(04-05) GM 20941985 (06-12) Electric plug (Wells 1161) is only difference. Just heat the hose with hot water and switch it to the new one… Try cleaning the valve first… 12vdc and blow into it and it should be closed when powered… Valve comes off the housing… Tab is on top and turn it 90°. OR the Fuel Pump corrosion issue…
Eric, what is the typical pressure applied to the evap system when testing. Thanks, and loved the vid.
Hello from Finland! Nice to have that smoke machine. Here is my trick how to find leak in EVAP system. Hook your scan tool to monitor fuel tank pressure sensor and use compressed air to find leak. Just blow the air to different components and when you see action on pressure sensor signal you find the sweet spot.