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Subject:Re: What is the big cylinder in my drivers side rear wheel well?
From:Christopher Gronski
Date:Wed, 28 Jun 2006 15:04:38 -0400

How often does it need replacing? Mine has to come off to do the AC job.

Chris

On 6/28/06, dhaynes@optonline.net <dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote:
> Carbon Canister for the fuel tank vapor recovery system. Helps absorb the fumes will the vehicle is not running. Above idle, a vlave opens to vent the fuel tank to the air filter. Air is purged through the canister and the fumes are burned in the engine.  You should hear the distinctive click of the valve as the throttle is opened.
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> Dennis
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
> Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 1:42 pm
> Subject: What is the big cylinder in my drivers side rear wheel well?
>
> > What is the big cylinder in my drivers side rear wheel well? Its
> > located in front of the AC Reciever Dryer, slightly more towards the
> > rear...
> >
> > Chris
> >
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