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P0442 — EVAP Small Leak Detected

P0442 is set when the EVAP system's small-leak monitor detects an opening approximately 0.040 inches (1.0 mm) or larger. This is the equivalent of the gas cap being left slightly loose or a small crack in a vent hose. The vehicle remains fully drivable and consumes no extra fuel, but the EVAP system can no longer hold the sealed vacuum required for compliance.

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