No damage to the car but you're releasing harmful emissions into the air.
Fuel leak? Charcoal canister?
No, you cannot clean a charcoal canister effectively. Charcoal canisters are designed to absorb fuel vapors, and once they become saturated or contaminated, they lose their effectiveness. The best course of action is to replace the canister if it's malfunctioning. Attempting to clean it may cause more harm than good.
A charcoal canister can become filled with water due to driving in wet or rainy conditions, a blocked or misrouted drain hose, or a cracked canister allowing water to enter. This can lead to poor engine performance, increased emissions, and potential damage to the canister itself. It is important to address the issue promptly to prevent further problems.
It means you have an Evap purge control leak in the EVAP system. Basically when you have gasoline in a car there are a lot of excess fumes, these fumes are routed through the EVAP system of the car, through a charcoal canister, and returned back to your gas tank as liquid fuel. A leaking charcoal canister, Evap Purge solenoid, PCV lines or PCV elbows can cause this. Also a leaking gas cap can cause this. I would recommend replacing the gas cap first. if that does not do it, check all the connections to the EVAP canister *located in the engine by the firewall*. If there are any leaks, change the elbows or lines. IF the problem still exists you most likely need a new charcoal canister or Canister purge valve solenoid.
Because vinegar is known as an acid, or in some cases a corrosive, this can cause damage to the canister.
yes it can cause smog test failure, check engine light will most likely pop up since it controls part of the vapor by filtering it.
No it should not. You in all probability have a defect float in the carburator. If you overfill the gas tank it can cause gas to come out of the vent hose.
Code 45---Rich exhaust--- Check the evaporative charcoal canister and its components for the presence of fuel
Possibly. Only add sealant if it is called for by the manufacture.
Inhaling charcoal dust can cause respiratory irritation and breathing difficulties. It may also lead to coughing, shortness of breath, and potential long-term lung damage. It is important to avoid inhaling charcoal dust and use proper protective equipment when handling it.
I don't know that there is really any set replacement time for these. If you're smelling gas fumes and have ruled out everything else, the vapor canister could be the cause. These can also be "rebuilt". You can empty out and replace the charcoal and put a new filter in the bottom of it. That's pretty much it.
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