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Old 04-13-2007, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by jman050
would removing that black cylinder (charcoal filter i think it is) affect how the car runs at all??
The charcoal filter simply absorbs fuel vapor from the fuel tank, which would otherwise be discharged into the atmosphere. There is no way it could affect the running of the engine even if the system was completely blocked, as the tank filler cap incorporates an alternative air inlet.
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