Revealing mistake: At the start of the episode, Peg is making popcorn on the stove. It's making a sizzling sound like she's really popping it but the burner isn't even on.
Revealing mistake: Peg is making popcorn on the stove. It pops even though the burner isn't even on.
Answer: It was one of the hoses connected to the engine, nothing specific, but to indicate that Al tampered with the vehicle.