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Originally Posted by Wild Orchid
I had this issue with a GMC Safari a while back.
When I replaced the "charcoal canister" .
I think it filters the gases from the gasoline.
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Right, the carbon/charcoal canister collects fumes from evaporation and will introduce them in to the intake when the engine is running. The canister can take on fuel if someone overfills the fuel tank, such as folks who like to round to the nearest dollar after the gas pump shuts off when refueling. Often the fumes from a saturate carbon canister will also be noticeable from outside the vehicle, and usually from the rear of the vehicle.
-Rod