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    How bad is it?
    Where can I find and fix?
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    try a new gas cap first. then clear the code. if it comes back you have a leak in one of the evap lines.

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    Awe no. I had so much rust on the lines. I hope it's just the cap
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    You were right. Tnx Scotty
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    new gas cap?

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    Yes.
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    cool. i love a easy fix.

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    Me too
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