Q: I have a 2011 kia optima my Check engine light keeps coming on I've had an evap test done and diagnosis nothing can be found any s
My check engine light was on I got an evap test done it showed I needed a valve also they replaced the turbo oil feeder but 2 days later my check engine light came back on any suggestions as to why?
My car has 62000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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