# \#emissions **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/emissions/14129.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Reduced performance after emissions test. 1988 Chevrolet Nova](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reduced-performance-after-emissions-test-1988-chevrolet-nova/200695)
**Author:** [@PaddyOFurniture](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaddyOFurniture)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reduced-performance-after-emissions-test-1988-chevrolet-nova/200695 "2025-08-07T15:39:16Z")
My car has been behaving oddly since an emissions test. Any ideas what caused worse performance than normal, and a one-off failure of the car to start? The car is a 1988 Chevrolet Nova with engine 4A-LC, 1.6L, carbureted… --- ## [Replacement for hose between charcoal cannister and purge valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-for-hose-between-charcoal-cannister-and-purge-valve/176392)
**Author:** [@PaddyOFurniture](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaddyOFurniture)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2025, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-for-hose-between-charcoal-cannister-and-purge-valve/176392 "2025-04-19T18:37:00Z")
I need to replace the short hose from the charcoal cannister to the purge valve. I am not sure how to search for this part. Is it a specific part for the car model, or do I just need to get some tubing for EEC use, bent … --- ## [Honda accord evap system and overheating problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-evap-system-and-overheating-problems/195543)
**Author:** [@Lpm1222](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lpm1222)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-evap-system-and-overheating-problems/195543 "2024-08-02T01:32:23Z")
Hello, i recently bought an 07 honda accord and its been having some problems with overheating. I pulled the codes and got p0497 and p0457. Its not the gas cap. At first i thought it was the evap system purge valve, bu… --- ## [Wet spark plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wet-spark-plugs/191672)
**Author:** [@MilanS02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MilanS02)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2023, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wet-spark-plugs/191672 "2023-07-15T22:57:45Z")
I have a problem with hard starts and bad emmissions which I think are caused by wet spark plugs. They were changed few months ago because the car couldn’t start, all of them were black (some of them had 1 some 4 “legs”,… --- ## [HELP! VW Crafter Diagnostic Code P203B](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-vw-crafter-diagnostic-code-p203b/189317)
**Author:** [@lochhead.sarah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lochhead.sarah)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2023, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-vw-crafter-diagnostic-code-p203b/189317 "2023-02-25T14:09:46Z")
hello! I need help reading the Freeze Frame from my diagnosis. The engine light came on in my VW Crafter 2010 and the code we received is P203B ($07e8) - Reductant Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance. My understandin… --- ## [E85 in pre '18 Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e85-in-pre-18-camry/184679)
**Author:** [@Ewo79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ewo79)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e85-in-pre-18-camry/184679 "2022-07-28T21:58:51Z")
Has anyone used E85 in a stock pre 2018 Camry? I have a 2017 and I’m not sure if it will damage my car. With fuel prices being what they are I might try a gallon or two to try it out --- ## [Catalytic Converter Damaged By Shop — But Customer Pays?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-damaged-by-shop-but-customer-pays/175728)
**Author:** [@carsleuth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carsleuth)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2021, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-damaged-by-shop-but-customer-pays/175728 "2021-03-20T04:19:16Z")
Does a consumer have a right to influence whether a catalytic converter on a car over 10 years of age is repaired vs. replaced? The car is a 2004 Subaru Outback but the catalytic converter in question is under five years… --- ## [2008 Tacoma- p0136, but everything looks fine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-tacoma-p0136-but-everything-looks-fine/172851)
**Author:** [@eddo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eddo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-tacoma-p0136-but-everything-looks-fine/172851 "2020-12-02T20:04:08Z")
Working on my pastor’s 2008 Tacoma 2.7L with 77,000 miles, and getting a bit stumped. He just bought this truck, and on the way home the check engine light came on. Had the code read, and it was: P0138- O2 Sensor Circu… --- ## [‘98 Nissan stalling when coming to a stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-nissan-stalling-when-coming-to-a-stop/164767)
**Author:** [@kate1lyn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kate1lyn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 6:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-nissan-stalling-when-coming-to-a-stop/164767 "2020-05-24T06:53:00Z")
Before I begin, let me make it clear that I’m a newbie when it comes to working on cars. So, my ‘98 Pathfinder has about 210,000 miles on the odometer, and I haven’t had it for very long. I’ve had an issue with the car… --- ## [98 toyota camry emissions night mare ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-toyota-camry-emissions-night-mare/162807)
**Author:** [@Rob\_Rogers1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob_Rogers1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2020, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-toyota-camry-emissions-night-mare/162807 "2020-04-14T15:51:51Z")
have a 98 toyota camry with the 4cyl automatic and im haveing a helluva time with emissioms have replaced all emissions components mechanical and electric from charcoal canister to egr valve and all switches and switc… --- ## [Stall after filling gas and slight smell of paint thinner after use](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stall-after-filling-gas-and-slight-smell-of-paint-thinner-after-use/152730)
**Author:** [@Mikhail\_Llauder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikhail_Llauder)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stall-after-filling-gas-and-slight-smell-of-paint-thinner-after-use/152730 "2019-11-15T00:34:05Z")
I have a 2005 Toyota RAV4. Two issues: Jerking with acceleration and reverse. I had a small leak P0442 code. Changed the canister and gas cap. Got the code within a year, still drove. After awhile, the car wouldn’t st… --- ## [Error P1443, but what the hell is the name of the part?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/error-p1443-but-what-the-hell-is-the-name-of-the-part/136594)
**Author:** [@StarSword](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StarSword)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/error-p1443-but-what-the-hell-is-the-name-of-the-part/136594 "2019-04-01T23:49:02Z")
Yeah, the 2001 Subaru again. This time it’s a CEL that’s throwing a P1443 error on my reader, MOD $E1 Purge Control Valve 2. Based on what I’ve been googling, I probably have to replace a valve on the evaporative emiss… --- ## [Passed Emissions Smog but tech can't find a # on the Cat so it's failed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passed-emissions-smog-but-tech-cant-find-a-on-the-cat-so-its-failed/95860)
**Author:** [@TurquoiseDusk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TurquoiseDusk)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passed-emissions-smog-but-tech-cant-find-a-on-the-cat-so-its-failed/95860 "2018-09-05T15:15:56Z")
Hey all, I have a rare 1995 AWD Supercharged Toyota Previa that I got salvaged in California. I got a bunch of the papers saying it has passed smog every year, once it didn't and they put in a new Cat, in California. I…