A mechanic was able to identify the problem of a Mini Cooper after a woman posted a video showing the strange noise the car was making.
Andrea posted the clip on her TikTok profile, asking internet users to help her identify the problem with her recently refueled Mini Cooper.
In the video, she can be seen extending her hand and turning the ignition, when an arrhythmic clicking begins to follow the engine’s purr. “Man, that was so bad, that was so bad!” said Andrea.
The clip quickly received many views and the comments section was flooded with suggestions. That’s when Natalie, who called herself an “experienced mechanic,” told her to check “her purge valve.”
The purge valve controls the flow of vapor from the charcoal canister, which exists partly to limit pollution. If the valve sticks or starts malfunctioning, it can cause high fuel consumption, rough idling, or a clicking noise.
While most agreed the problem might be the purge valve, others suggested the noise could be caused by the gas cap, which needs to be replaced.
“Purge valve or gas tank cap. They’re cheap and easy to replace. Use a \[YouTube] video as a guide. Takes at most 30 minutes,” advised a TikTok user.
Photo and video: TikTok @andrea\_aleaaa. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
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