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@Tom-wq2mz5 жыл бұрын
I'm oldschool learned from father may he rest in peace. Great video, I'll add 1 thing he forgotten to mention. A bad worn out gas cap The sound will change in a bad or faulty gas cap the sound will come together far as the clicking and will not be solid. A new (vacuum) gas cap will have a more (solid) (louder) clicking sound and the clicking sound will not be coming together. Note put a paper towel in the gas filler, Next using rubbing alcohol clean the filler neck where the seal will contact the neck. Next use a very light coat of vaseline on the seal of gas cap to condition and protect. Reason for this step is dirt debris and road grime will get under the gas door making it's way under the gas cap. Resulting in #1 bad seal torn or cracked. #2 Not locking correctly, Note that's where the sound in clicking changes. Thank you and bless you all.
@OzMechanics2 жыл бұрын
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@roaddog754210 ай бұрын
Lots of check engine lights are due to a bad gas cap. After installing it may take several days for the light to go off. Always start with the simple stuff and cheapest first. Good luck.
@mikejohn00887 ай бұрын
You can turn the light off by disconnecting the neutral post on your battery for 1/2 hr.
@brandonchtt11 күн бұрын
This happened to me today. After filling up my car smelled like the gas station lol. Had to get a new cap. So funny coming across this video after the situation though.
@amclamb95436 жыл бұрын
Tell me I'm not the only female that loves watching vids like these! Thanks to my daddy in heaven for allowing me to help him work on cars when I was a kid.
@OzMechanics6 жыл бұрын
Actually I have an apprentice here at my shop and she’s a female that loves to work on vehicles. God bless your dad. Keep up the good work
@joseotiz68836 жыл бұрын
Angela McLamb i love your actitud as a girlkeep the goodjob
@Tom-wq2mz5 жыл бұрын
I need a wife like you.
@dingoledingus90393 жыл бұрын
My dad is a mechanic and I also helped him work on cars growing up. My arms are small (still are) so I can fit in the tight spaces. I do most the work on the cars. My dad still teaches me how to do things, I cherish him and his vast automotive knowledge.
@MrPavePaws4 жыл бұрын
This was a nice easy fix for you and a smooth loss of $200 to the customer.
@mattkrechel78684 жыл бұрын
Seems to me the fella had an inkling that it was like the gas cap to begin with. But I suppose there ain't no money in that. me if I get a small evap leak code I'm going to change the gas cash right away clear the code driving about eighty miles and see if the light comes back on. If not I'm going to take an educated guess and say it was just a bad gas cap.
@my2cents1872 жыл бұрын
Knowledge and labor ain't free
@totallyunmemorable4 ай бұрын
Why not just replace the gas cap first, instead of investing in the smoke machine? The code (in my case) says replace the cap. Between me and the previous owner, we've replaced the gas cap three times. Yet the problem remains. What do you do when replacing the cap doesn't fix it?
@skeletonz00387 Жыл бұрын
Just got a P0447 engine code, tightening the gas cap worked last time it came up, but now it’s back. Retightened it, and if it goes away I’m buying a new gas cap
@recpro78477 жыл бұрын
Learned something. Either have to turn on purge solenoid, go straight in the hose to the tank, or connect hoses.
@califcamper3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining that he sort of left that out...(connect the two) without computer to turn on purge valve
@M3GAN31162 жыл бұрын
My 91 Honda Civic idles rough when I hit half a tank. Could something like this be causing that ? I already put in new fuel pump. But it only idles rough when I hit half tank. Thanks 👍
@clydeb77133 жыл бұрын
Let's all sit down and watch some smoke leak. 👍
@OzMechanics3 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoyed
@wlonsdale1 Жыл бұрын
That's the first thing I was taught 30 years ago.
@georgemendoza4823 Жыл бұрын
2001 honda accord v6 300 engine gas cap is new but still losing pressure.
@keyvanshiri49344 жыл бұрын
Can Code P0006 be related to a faulty gas cap? Or O-ring on nuzzle? Every time filling the tank the check engine turns on.
@stevendegiorgio31437 ай бұрын
I have been dealing with my gas cap for years now.I think I fixed it.Its an aftermarket cap and I thing the seat is too narrow for the rubber O ring to sit and seal properly.I filled the gap between the seat and the rachet ring with 5 minute model airplane epoxy and let the epoxy self level while drying.The O ring now sits and seals properly,I'm now left with trying to clear the stored codes on the computer
@fasooly7772 ай бұрын
BLACK cap for gasoline, YELLOW cap for e85 flex fuel, GREEN cap for diesel.
@bunchazombies78346 ай бұрын
Same problem I have . Today just woke up and headed to work and seen the gas cap light. It’s like every other day it’s something. How does the cap go bad . Barely touch it.
@OryginTech4 жыл бұрын
My o-ring attached to the nozzle where you pump gas is ripped up and I’ve changed my gas cap but I still get an evap check engine. Can I replace this oring?
@georgemendoza4823 Жыл бұрын
The gas cap is good why is it till losing presure
@keithc7284 жыл бұрын
I had a evap leak at my fuel cap but it didn't throw a code.
@mlez71972 жыл бұрын
just finish smoking a 2016 impala with a brand new gas cap from autozone P0442 ...the gas cap is no bueno...
@OzMechanics2 жыл бұрын
Not all evap codes are gas caps. Always do proper diagnostics before replacing parts. Here’s a video that will help out on this problem. Hope it helps kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2KpenqHZrmVrbc
@pattencycling Жыл бұрын
thank you for this video
@OzMechanics Жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by Patten. Glad you liked the video
@gauravjoshi8sept3 жыл бұрын
Hi, my Hyundai Veloster gas cap is not clicking when tightened due to which it shows engine light. I tried a new replacement gas cap and that's doing the same thing. Haven't seen any video to solve that problem, do u know what could be the problem?
@nhlninetyfour5 жыл бұрын
What causes the gas caps to go bad? The rubber seal or something more complicated? Could you just add a new rubber gasket ring around the cap ? Thanks
@OzMechanics5 жыл бұрын
Just age on the seal. I just end up changing the gas cap. Oring is not serviceable
@mikejohn00887 ай бұрын
The rubber seal is worn out. You should replace your cap every four years or so before failure. It's only an investment of $15-20 for a new one.
@ucanoe3 жыл бұрын
Great video, If the leak was at the Leak detection pump would the smoke be visible there? 2011 BMW 328xi
@JRH99 Жыл бұрын
If you take the hose off it will if its bad,
@JCGible Жыл бұрын
There is a hose not connected to anything in the fuel fill compartment in the body next to the fuel fill pipe. The smoke is coming out of it. Is that normal?
@46singledad463 жыл бұрын
My 2004 Pontiac gran prix to seperate occasions check gas cap 10 yrs.ago. I replace the gas cap. Problem solved. Now again I replaced gas cap . It didnt go away. The check engine lite comes on from time to time.
@OzMechanics3 жыл бұрын
Have you got it diagnosed? What codes does it have.
@46singledad463 жыл бұрын
@@OzMechanics my mechanic is going to use the smoke machine. I'm going g to have both 02 sencors replaced the same time. Everything is fine no skins no hesitation. Great acceleration 265 factor hp. So I'm not overtly concerned unless the part is no longer available. As we know GM no longer make Pontiac. What bad business discition that was.
@OzMechanics3 жыл бұрын
Do you remember the code ?
@46singledad463 жыл бұрын
@@OzMechanics the gas cap I believe had a code it come up on the center controls milage other setting check abs. Stuff. . We will get the codes from what the check engine lite when my car goes in. I'm holding off un till April when I have vacation time.
@USUCKER19904 жыл бұрын
can this cause a 3-20 sec delay in acceleration might try this before I change the fuel pump
@OzMechanics4 жыл бұрын
Nope it wouldn’t. I would prefer taking it to a well known shop which has good reviews. Sometimes it’s better to get a proper diagnosis. I’ve saved my customers a lot of money by doing the right diag
@yomo682 жыл бұрын
I'm getting a new gas cap cause of P0446 but imagine (with smoke test) smoke starts coming out of somewhere else when i put the new cap lol
@MichelleLimon-dp1il10 ай бұрын
Would it make a sound like a high whine?
@chrisnas14833 жыл бұрын
What if you have a new gas cap and the canister in the rear beside the fuel tank (08 impala
@XXGunzNClipzXx3 жыл бұрын
Iknow it’s been 4 years since the upload sorry for the comment lol but did you close the vent solenoid on that vehicle or no? Wondering because I had a Hyundai I forgot to close the vent valve and smoked it and had smoke coming out the cap, I assume the cap is bad because I doubt closeting the vent valve will change the results
@randyheinz10076 жыл бұрын
I wish I had one of these smoke machines I had a evap system leak and started replacing parts one by one and found out it was the fucking gas cap the whole time...fml
@OzMechanics6 жыл бұрын
Everyday Stoner that tends to happen
@sierraellzey26183 жыл бұрын
same dude lmao 300 bucks wasted when it was just a gas cap 💀
@donaustin54115 жыл бұрын
Can vapors leak past that rubber seal that is mounted on the pocket, (between the fuel cap pocket and fuel cap)?
@jaydenmolina91869 ай бұрын
Yes
@jeffbossmanturner62105 жыл бұрын
I have a 2004 GMC ENVOY and I smell gas coming thru the vents What causes that
@dboii19875 жыл бұрын
Maybe purge valve or fuel line leak
@tomgoodwin74687 жыл бұрын
Where do you get paint can smoke generator?
@splash59746 жыл бұрын
Tom Goodwin Ebay or Amazon
@yutosi21096 жыл бұрын
How bad can am evap leak get? can the vehicle drive okay until it's fixed? I never done evap leak repair.
@guadalupelopez36225 жыл бұрын
I'm sure this is my problem I have a Honda accord and it was leaking under the car on the side where the gas cap is after I opened and closed it it stopped leaking could this be why ?
@rocastyle863 жыл бұрын
The new one sounds tighter
@jzflsrtis3004 жыл бұрын
Nice way to show how a gas cap is bad and possible sign of an EVAP leak, but are you supposed to use the same color gas cap e-85? You replaced a black from a vehicle that uses e-85 gas.
@OzMechanics4 жыл бұрын
Luis Davila feel free to check out my new video on evap system
@djonisimeon53627 жыл бұрын
thanks ,for the video guide
@OzMechanics7 жыл бұрын
Simeon Djoni no problem thanks for watching
@angelcolin514 жыл бұрын
Man i got a ford mustang 02 and i hooked up a smoke machine and nothing comes out yet i got the check fuel cap light on 🤷🏻♂️
@mikejohn00887 ай бұрын
Just the idea of watching smoke being emitted from my gas cap is unsettling to me.
@jddeefo10225 жыл бұрын
Can a person intoduce pressure into the tank and use soapy water to find the leak. How much pressure does the smoke machine put into the evap system?
@OzMechanics5 жыл бұрын
It puts out very low pressure. The only time I actually put shop air. I completely dropped the tank, after I verified the leak was at the tank and I capped all the lines to the tank and added air. If you try adding shop air to a complete system most likely damage the sensors
@dontXtheGunLine10 ай бұрын
Saran wrap will fix it to guarantee
@prod.stress90186 жыл бұрын
I got a smoke test and my cap was smoking just like in the video, but when I tried the new cap that I had with me it was still smoking. Could this be a filler neck issue?
@OzMechanics6 жыл бұрын
Prod. Stress yep. Make sure the matting surface on the filler neck isn’t pitted either
@kailashgamer Жыл бұрын
Was it fixed? Any inputs would be appreciated
@worldwidemusicpremier86812 жыл бұрын
can that leak run down your gas overnight?
@OzMechanics2 жыл бұрын
How’s it going WWMP. With an evap leak that would not cause your gas to run down overnight. Might be looking at another issue
@johnnydiaz87392 жыл бұрын
One occasion I left my gas tank cap Open I didn't close right and after I had the engine light on the code was that evape leak I left that for a couple of weeks untill I replaced it with a new gas cap that the old didn't seal it right but I noticed that I still get poor gas mileage every time I fill the tank what should I do will something be clogged in my gas tank that's why I get low gas milea distance I suppose to get 390 Miles distance but everytime I get 280 when I filled it up
@mikejohn00887 ай бұрын
Could be bad O2 sensor(s), the Mass Air Control Sensor or you are in need of a tune up, particularly new plugs.
@djduniel4 жыл бұрын
Nice video
@JD-ml7cg2 жыл бұрын
Will this cause the fuel guage to drop?
@OzMechanics2 жыл бұрын
It will not
@JD-ml7cg2 жыл бұрын
@@OzMechanics what will cause my fuel needle to drop badly? Im getting 6mpg on a 04 v6 4runner. It has new injectors. Just replaced o2 sensors and it reads very rich -20 upstream and -30 down stream
@rubendominguez11996 жыл бұрын
Buen video gracias y saludos
@mikecont97425 жыл бұрын
Great video diagnosis.
@memos4087 жыл бұрын
Thanks that was cool
@OzMechanics7 жыл бұрын
Wll Orona no problem. Thanks for watching and feel free to subscribe
@simon209597 жыл бұрын
Oz Mechanics awesome "smoke machine " I paid 1100 for mine. Where do I get one just like yours ( paint can type)
@OzMechanics7 жыл бұрын
Hector Anguiano eBay
@markochman753 жыл бұрын
I own a 2000 Chrysler Concorde LXI 3.2, and I replaced the entire Evap system. I even changed the computer PCM. I keep getting a code for EVAP LEAK DETECTION PUMP “Switch”? I can’t find anything on an Evap switch? Any ideas, would be great?
@markochman753 жыл бұрын
I have the Haynes manual on my phone, and it comes back 0 matches?
@OzMechanics3 жыл бұрын
What area are you located I have plenty of automotive buddies that can pin point the problem. Just don’t want to give you info that might not help. Just hard to diagnose with out looking at the vehicle
@mravila25373 жыл бұрын
What’s the name of this scan tool?
@OzMechanics3 жыл бұрын
I left the information on the description of the video. The scan tool and the smoke machine. But here it is on Amazon www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0894F6H61/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0894F6H61&linkCode=as2&tag=ozmechanics5-20&linkId=1b4fde2272bd50e792ac73a3917c0b87
@FomeLand5 жыл бұрын
I have a gas cap light on I replaced it and it's still on. Now the check engine light came on and it won't turn over when I try to start
@OzMechanics5 жыл бұрын
ms. sexy midnight i would recommend taking it to a shop to gets the codes read
@FomeLand5 жыл бұрын
@@OzMechanics ok will do thanks
@FomeLand5 жыл бұрын
@@OzMechanics I was told it could be the pressure,sensor but I'll get it read
@caseycole66674 жыл бұрын
did the gas cap code go away?
@OzMechanics4 жыл бұрын
Yes it did
@caseycole66674 жыл бұрын
Oz Mechanics thx
@venom17a6 жыл бұрын
can leaking gas cap cause stalling when pull out of 5th into neutral? & when 1st starting it almost stalls but barely catches rpm's. Smells like gas when driving too
@OzMechanics6 жыл бұрын
Venom Blueangry not a leaky gas cap
@Enrique-rs2vf2 жыл бұрын
Did you ever find what was wrong? My truck is currently doing that
@mikejohn00887 ай бұрын
You are not obtaining the correct mixture of O2 with the gasoline. The cause is probably a bad Mass Air Control Sensor. The part is not that expensive and you can change it yourself = pretty simple, easy to reach.
@paulnufrio83435 жыл бұрын
These vans are shit l have a 2015 town and country everything is wrong with it ,it Olson rusting out i payed 50.0000 for this peace of shit and they won't cover it .
@tcraig5457 жыл бұрын
just curious can this affect gas mileage?
@OzMechanics7 жыл бұрын
Freddy L no sr
@Tom-wq2mz5 жыл бұрын
No. But it will set off a Evap code.
@dimitriberozny37292 жыл бұрын
@@Tom-wq2mz Efuck system!!
@jvmagic7 жыл бұрын
Where can I purchase this smoke machine?
@OzMechanics7 жыл бұрын
jvmagic I bought mines on eBay
@kennethrash53296 жыл бұрын
My said Gas Cap Is that what it is
@spacecitybizzy88182 жыл бұрын
Still smoking with new gas cap
@jber95693 жыл бұрын
Who has thus type of equipment?
@OzMechanics3 жыл бұрын
A. West professional mechanic shops
@carlosk81033 жыл бұрын
Anyone with around 200$....
@megaleadjp5 жыл бұрын
Chevy dealer charged me $175.00 for this test.
@patricklions90665 жыл бұрын
Did they locate the leak?
@mikejohn00887 ай бұрын
Yep, it was located in his wallet. They just needed to drain it.
@termides5 жыл бұрын
Nobody ever shows you where to hook the smoke machine.
@OzMechanics5 жыл бұрын
Ronnie McCurry most likely hooking up just after the purge solenoid