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Fuel odor from vapor canister?

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Old 01-19-2011, 09:55 PM
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My 2000 2.5 Millenia has a fuel odor after filling the tan, I suspect perhaps the vapor canister is not doing it's job. I have at times topped off the tank. But since a new one is 200+, I was wondering if anyone has any ideas as far asa testing or cleaning the canister. Or maybe a good place to buy parts.
 
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Old 01-20-2011, 07:08 AM
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Overfilling the tank is what usually cuases this situation. Perhaps if you stop filling at the first click of the nozzle in time the canister will/should clear itself.
These are usually designed to be good for the life of the vehicle... unless there is another problem. e.g. a bad (cracked/split/leaking) or kinked hose in the system, or a kinked/blocked vent hose from the filler neck?
The car is 11yrs old now, perhaps its time to put it up on a lift and inspect the system for damage?
 
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Old 01-20-2011, 07:35 PM
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Probably was overfilling, but did check the canister and there is no obvious damage.
 
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