What are the symptoms of a clogged carbon canister?
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The symptoms of a clogged carbon canister include: 1. A pungent gasoline odor; 2. Gas spraying out when opening the fuel tank cap; 3. Engine stalling and difficulty starting; 4. A swollen fuel tank and inaccurate fuel gauge. The causes of a clogged carbon canister are: 1. High temperatures causing fuel vapor expansion in the tank; 2. A faulty carbon canister solenoid valve; 3. Blockage in the air intake pipe leading to the fuel tank from the carbon canister. Solutions for a clogged carbon canister: 1. Do not continue refueling after the pump automatically stops; 2. Replace the carbon canister solenoid valve; 3. Open the fuel tank cap to release gas before ignition; 4. Clean the air intake pipe leading to the fuel tank from the carbon canister to ensure it remains clear.