I've spent $3000 on my Buick Lacrosse 2010, 75k mileage, first the car was violently shaking and powered off mid drive and the break pedal locked up. Had to have it towed to a local shop where they completely replaced the engine etc. That wasn't the problem cuz it still studdered and sometimes all three bars would go from 0 to max like a windshield wiper. I took it to a dealership where they 'fixed' whatever the problem was. Day after leaving the dealership check engine light pops up, I'm broke at this point so I don't bother taking it back. I have my brother visit where he gets a code reader and it says code: P0440. I went out an bought a new gas cap that wasn't the problem. So my question here is how much are the EVAP hoses gonna cost me and how do I know if this is gonna be the last thing needing to be fixed? If a car isn't getting enough oxygen does that also cause the car to studder? Thank you, a no mechanic mama.
So my question here is how much are the EVAP hoses gonna cost me and how do I know if this is gonna be the last thing needing to be fixed?
It depends on what needs to be fixed. You need a bidirectional scan tool to diagnose the EVAP system. Find a good independent mechanic to fix it.
If a car isn't getting enough oxygen does that also cause the car to studder?
It could, but the EVAP system has nothing to do with it.
I know this doesn't help your situation but unfortunately you can see why Scotty doesn't think much of American cars. If I were you I'd get rid of the car as soon as possible and replace it with a Toyota or Honda. When that time comes MAKE SURE you do research on which models/ years are good and which to avoid (as both those brands have made lemons too) & get it inspected by a good mechanic before buying
I made the mistake of putting money into a 2000 Chevy cavalier until I realized it wasn't worth it anymore and just got rid of it
Yeah, I previously had a 2003 Honda Civic coupe that never died, but passed it down to my sister when I relocated to help with travel costs on moving, I regret it haha. Thanks everyone for the advice.