How often should the car's activated charcoal canister be replaced?
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The activated charcoal canister should be replaced every 4 years or 60,000 kilometers. If symptoms such as jerking, increased fuel consumption, or gasoline odor occur and troubleshooting proves ineffective, it's necessary to check whether the charcoal canister needs replacement. The car's activated charcoal canister is a tube filled with activated charcoal, primarily used to adsorb gasoline vapors released by the carburetor when the engine is off. When the engine starts, the adsorbed gasoline is blown out and combusted. Below is more information about the car's activated charcoal canister: 1. How the activated charcoal canister works: The activated charcoal canister is typically installed between the fuel tank and the engine. It utilizes the adsorption capacity of the internal activated charcoal to adsorb and store gasoline vapors from the fuel tank. 2. The function of the activated charcoal canister: The activated charcoal canister is a crucial component in the fuel system and emission control system. When the engine ignites, the gases from the activated charcoal canister are drawn into the engine's intake manifold through the canister purge valve. This valve's opening, closing, and absorption level are determined by the fuel injection system's control unit. The activated charcoal canister significantly reduces atmospheric pollution caused by exhaust emissions.
