Evaporated Emissions System for 97 Maxima

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antmorano@gmail.com - 28 Jun 2007 20:13 GMT

I have a 97 Maxima GLE with 135,000 miles on it and I failed
inspection b/c the evaporated emissions system no longer works. It is
going to cost about $1,000 to fix. Any input on whether it should get
done or not? Or just trade up to a new Maxima.?

-Anthony Morano

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Cormagh - 06 Jul 2007 07:28 GMT

On Jun 28, 12:13 pm, antmor...@gmail.com wrote:

> I have a 97 Maxima GLE with 135,000 miles on it and I failed
> inspection b/c the evaporated emissions system no longer works. It is
> going to cost about $1,000 to fix. Any input on whether it should get
> done or not? Or just trade up to a new Maxima.?
>
> -Anthony Morano

Consider having the 120,000 mile service done instead. New fuel
injectors, fuel filter, clean delivery system, etc. I also changed
over to a K&N air filter. I had this stuff done to my car recently
(140,000 miles) and it's young again (honest). If you really are
looking for a new car, why not do that instead? I'm investing in a new
car for my wife, and keeping my fast, young '96 Maxima.

Cormagh.

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Codifus - 06 Jul 2007 16:12 GMT

This is not a major problem. The evap system is the system that controls
feul vapors from escaping from the tank. It could simply be a rusted
valve. Under the left rear wheel below the tank are some of the gadgets
that are part of the system. Give them a good cleaning. When I had an
evap problem, thoses valves had a bunch of leaves stuck in them.

What does the check engine light say? Usually it tells you which part of
the evap system is failing.

CD

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