Fuel system

Asked by Bert33467 Sep 12, 2018 at 10:13 PM about the 2008 Kia Optima LX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Charcoal pieces are going into the fuel tank

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Mike answered 5 years ago

Your evap canister is bad. Replace canister then blow out all lines and clean out tank or your fuel pump will be toast shortly

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Bert33467 answered 5 years ago

Mechanic replaced the fuel pump, says he blew out the fuel lines and is going to replace the injectors. Car sat in the hot sun of Florida for 8 months. He says he isn't going to change the injectors when there is still charcoal coming fron somewhere. Does ghat sound right?

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Mike answered 5 years ago

I wouldn't change injectors they should have been protected by the fuel filter. The charcoal is coming from the canister, replace canister, remove and clean fuel tank and lines including vent tubes replace fuel filter. Happy driving.

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