Apr 18, 2006 #1 T Turbodan New Member Joined Aug 1, 2005 Messages 332 Has anyone removed their charcoal cannister? Do we need them? What do they do?
Apr 18, 2006 #2 M Mark Brokaw New Member Joined Mar 13, 2003 Messages 270 I think they have something to do with fuel vapors but I'm not sure if we need them or not.
Apr 18, 2006 #3 P Paul Clark New Member Joined May 22, 2003 Messages 699 Removal will not send a code. Mine has been gone for years. I don't have to pass emission checks, however, so don't know if that is an issue.
Removal will not send a code. Mine has been gone for years. I don't have to pass emission checks, however, so don't know if that is an issue.
Apr 18, 2006 #4 GNVYUS 1 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 15, 2002 Messages 4,364 It helps vent the gas tank, you will notice a really long hose running from it going under the car. Just unplug it and then get a fuel filter from your local parts store ( I got a Purolator ) and stick it on the end of the hose coming from the tank. The other hose comes off your throttle body, make sure you cap it off or plug up the other end. It makes some extra room and shaves off 2lbs.
It helps vent the gas tank, you will notice a really long hose running from it going under the car. Just unplug it and then get a fuel filter from your local parts store ( I got a Purolator ) and stick it on the end of the hose coming from the tank. The other hose comes off your throttle body, make sure you cap it off or plug up the other end. It makes some extra room and shaves off 2lbs.