Severity: Fix soon. Usually safe to drive for now.
The computer found a very small leak in the fuel vapor system — so small that it is often a worn gas cap seal or a tiny hose crack.
Replace the gas cap first, clear the code, and see if it returns. If it does, a smoke test will find the leak.
Safe to drive. This is a common code on older cars and is hard to find without a smoke test.
Generally safe to drive, but get it checked soon. Safe to drive. This is a common code on older cars and is hard to find without a smoke test.
The most common causes are: Worn gas cap seal; Tiny crack in an EVAP hose; Failing purge or vent valve seal; Small crack in the charcoal canister. A scan tool and a visual check of the parts above is where a technician starts.
Replace the gas cap first, clear the code, and see if it returns. If it does, a smoke test will find the leak.
