Kia Sportage: Evaporative Emission Control System
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Description and Operation
Description
The Evaporative Emission Control System prevents fuel vapor stored in fuel
tank from vaporizing into the
atmosphere. When the fuel evaporates in the fu
Inspection
[System Inspection]
1. Disconnect the vapor hose from the intake manifold and connect a vacuum pump to the nipple on the intake manifold.
At Cold Engine [Engine Coolant Temp
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Inspection
[System Inspection]
1. Disconnect the vapor hose from the intake manifold and connect a vacuum pump to the nipple on the intake manifold.
At Cold Engine [Engine Coolant Temperature < 60ºC(140ºF) ]
2. Check the following points with applied vacuum at the purge
When adding coolant, use only deionized
water or soft water for your vehicle
and never mix hard water in the
coolant filled at the factory. An
improper coolant mixture can result in
serious malfunction or engine damage.
The engine in your vehicle has aluminum
engine parts and must b