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Evaporative Emission Control Canister: Description and Operation

EVAP CANISTER

EVAP Canister:




The EVAP canister is a sealed unit with 3 ports. The canister is filled with carbon pellets used to absorb and store fuel vapors. Fuel vapor is stored in the canister until the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) determines that the vapor can be consumed in the normal combustion process.