2002 Dodge Ram

Tiny
EVARGAS
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  • 2002 DODGE RAM
  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 54,000 MILES
Use the scanner on my truck it gives me two messages,
po442 evap system small leak mil code 160
and po455 evap system large leak mil code 161 is this and easy fix or should I go to the shop. Is this consider a big problem also if easy how do I fix it. Thank you. Evargas
Thursday, May 6th, 2010 AT 10:45 PM

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Tiny
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It could be as simple as a bad fuel cap (but not likely) or a leak in the EVAP system (most likely). These leaks are hard to find because you really can't see them. What I recommend is to have the EVAP system fogged. What the shop does is put fog into the system at a very low pressure. Wherever the leak is, the fog will come out. THerefore you can identify where the leak is.

I don't know what the shops in your area will charge, but if you try to find it without this, you will go crazy.

Let me know if you have other questions.
Joe
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Thursday, May 13th, 2010 AT 11:19 AM

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