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Old May 31, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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Carbon Canister Q's

Ok well I'm a little curios of the point of it. So I have a few questions

What is it even for?

What happens if the filter on the bottom of it is totally clogged?

Can I safely Delete it from the Car?

I really have no clue what it is for. Taking a random guess it has something to do with... Emissions?
Old May 31, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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Yep... it's for emissions. You can delete it, but I would advise to do something w/ the fuel tank vent valve.
Old May 31, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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oookay... um nvm I guess
Old May 31, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueKitsune
oookay... um nvm I guess
Well, what was the plan?
Old May 31, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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Put in cotton swabs to replace the filter. Worked fine on my '81 280zx before. It is not quite the same material. But it seemed to do the trick for me. Good luck on whatever you decide.
Old May 31, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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Well I really didnt get much from your response ^^" SO Idk what exactly to do, atm I dont know if its even working cuz of the bad filter. (good idea BTW of the cotton pads)

Still need a few of my questions answered tho I may Deleted to clean up that engine bay more, Or just paint it.
Old May 31, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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What is it even for?
Captures and reburns fuel vapors.

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What happens if the filter on the bottom of it is totally clogged?
Not much. I doubt it's "totally" clogged unless it's been melted into a hard plastic disc.

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Can I safely Delete it from the Car?
Yep. And you don't have emissions check in Vernal right?
Old May 31, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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Ah! alright Thank you!

And no I dont have emissions at all. and I take it its the fuel vapors from the gas tank? That seems a little important if I dont want to blow up... I think...
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