Replacement of EVAP Hose

[Beachcomber86]

2006 V6, 170k+ miles.
My EVAP hose showing it's age, looks brittle and rubs off black when you touch it. However, I am not getting any codes.

So, should I replace it now or wait for a code?

While am at it, should I replace the PCV? Still on the original.

 

[Beachcomber86]

Bump. Any thoughts?

 

[Beachcomber86]

Ford service manager said not to change unless I started getting codes. Any thoughts?

 

[Beachcomber86]

Finally got around to swapping it. Should not have waited so long. A lot of subtle problems have vanished!

 

[GeorgeH]

Finally got around to swapping it. Should not have waited so long. A lot of subtle problems have vanished!

Like what?

 

[Beachcomber86]

The big one was the elimination of hunting while in cruise control and going uphill. Smoother acceleration and it seems quieter.

And it seems to be getting a bit better gas mileage.

 

[migueangelr]

Did you replace it with the 3/4" fuel hose?

 

[Beachcomber86]

Did you replace it with the 3/4" fuel hose?

I think so. It's been too long. You will want a hose that is resistant to gas vapor.