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Old 09-18-2008, 08:15 PM
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i have been wondering exactly what it does/purpose?I am prepared to be flamed but it's worth it to find out.And should it ever be changed?thx Matt
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no body common?
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charcoal canister- vapors from the gas tank are routed to and absorbed by the charcoal inside the canister and once u start ur car the vapors are drawn to the intake manifold and burned once again....or some just vent....newer cars are pcm controled...
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thx a lot man
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Its a canister that holds charcoals.

DUH!
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purely emissions. it doesnt effect the cars performance or driveability.
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