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What can cause white smoke in a warm engine?
could it be white vapor? If so its probably head gasket.
What could be the hissing sound that comes from under the car when the engine is turned off after a drive?
Could be a leak in a radiator hose, or radiator. ==Answer 2, Another Possibility== It could also be the radiator cap pressure relief valve action which vents coolant and/or coolant vapor to the coolant overflow reservoir/tank when steam is created in the coolant passages in the engine block. When the engine is shut off, the residual heat in the block can cause the additional pressure and/or steam.j3h.
What does vapor lock cause?
Vapor lock can cause the fuel in a car's fuel lines to vaporize, leading to a disruption in fuel flow to the engine. This can result in engine stalling, difficulty starting the car, and potential engine damage if left unresolved.
Can bad seal on gas can cap cause vapor lock?
A bad seal on a gas can cap could potentially cause vapor lock in the gas can itself, leading to issues with fuel flow. However, vapor lock in the vehicle's fuel system is typically caused by heat-induced evaporation of fuel before it reaches the engine, not by a bad seal on a gas can cap.
What if your 1946 buick sometimes backfires and will not accelerate-what could be the cause -sometimes it seems like vapor lock?
That is the straight 8 engine, correct? Be sure the fuel filter is clean, the points are adjusted properly, the spark plugs and spark plug wires are in good condition. Vapor lock was a common problem back then. If everything else seems to check out okay and it only happens when the engine is hot, it could be a vapor lock condition. There were several remedies you could try such as wrapping the fuel line with aluminum foil where it runs close to the engine. The addition of an electric fuel pump is another option.
Could a leak in the gas tank cause check engine light to come on?
Yes, most vehicles have an on-board system to check for vapor leaks in the fuel system.Yes, most vehicles have an on-board system to check for vapor leaks in the fuel system.
What cause engine locks?
vapor lock happens the fuel boils in the line, maybe the line is too close to the engine, try putting foil around it.
Can a 1998 mercury 200efi outboard vapor lock?
Yes a 1998 mercury 200 efi outboard vapor can lock. Most of the time the issue can be traced back to the quality of fuel put into the engine that can cause the vapor to lock.
What does a P0455 diagnostic code for jeep?
Large vapor leak in the evaporative emissions system You could have a gasoline vapor leak anywhere from the gas cap to the tank to the engine.
What are engine vapor lock symptoms?
dodge lancer vapor lock
Can a defected charcoal canister cause engine misfire or smog test failure?
yes it can cause smog test failure, check engine light will most likely pop up since it controls part of the vapor by filtering it.
What will cause a fuel vapor recovery canister to leak fuel?
Overfilling the fuel tank with gas could be a reason.
