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Old 09-06-2013, 08:40 PM   #1
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2010 Prius charcoal canister

I was having problems with my 2010 Prius, when I would try to put gas in it the pump would cut off after a small amount of gas. It would take quite a while to fill up the car. I took it to a Toyota Dealer and the problem was a plugged up charcoal canister, which they cleaned out. I live on a gravel road.

My question is does anyone know how to clean out the canisters? Can you just use an air hose? I would appreciate any info. I'm sure running around with a plugged up canister can not be good for the car.
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Old 12-23-2013, 08:54 PM   #2
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There is no toyota approved way to clean a canister. Only replace.
Usually they get flooded with raw fuel from overfilling or filling to fast.

I always tell people to fill slow the first few gallons then increase fill speed
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