I’m looking for some advice on a repair estimate.
The check engine light turned on, and the mechanic says it will cost around $500 to replace a cracked vapor canister. I’m not sure what that is. Does this price seem reasonable?
2011 Kia Soul
The manufacturer’s price for a canister is $280. $500 isn’t outrageous, but it does seem a bit high for labor. An aftermarket canister from Standard Motor Products costs $169. I recommend going with the original parts for anything related to emissions.
This sounds suspicious. It’s like a mechanic saying my plumbus is broken and I’d believe him.
You might get better advice on another forum.
SANDRA said:
This sounds suspicious. It’s like a mechanic saying my plumbus is broken and I’d believe him.
You might get better advice on another forum.
It’s not made up. A cracked vapor canister can definitely trigger the check engine light. The price doesn’t seem unreasonable to me. Replacing the canister usually requires dropping the fuel tank, so it’s not an easy DIY job.
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I was just kidding. I meant you might find more helpful responses elsewhere.
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Musk said:
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SANDRA said:
This sounds suspicious. It’s like a mechanic saying my plumbus is broken and I’d believe him.
You might get better advice on another forum.
The damn johnson rod.
Have you considered taking it to a Kia dealership? Also, call ahead to check their pricing, as some dealerships might offer better rates.
Make sure you don’t overfill your gas tank, and you might be able to ignore the light for now, but it will cause more pollution. Also, check your gas cap, as a loose one can trigger the error too.
Is it showing a P2096 code?
The auto parts store reported a fuel system issue and suggested it could be the catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, or other parts of the fuel system.
They also recommended trying a bottle of fuel system cleaner. A couple of days later, my check engine light turned off. This has happened to me a few times, and it always cleared up after using fuel system cleaner and driving for a day or two.