Part of the car’s emissions controls, this charcoal-filled canister’s job is to absorb fuel vapor that would otherwise vent out to the atmosphere, causing pollution. Vapors trapped by the charcoal are ...

The evaporative emission control (EVAP) system is designed to store and burn fuel vapor. Fuel vapor consists of hydrocarbons (HCs) that are harmful to the environment; for this reason, fuel vapors are ...

Today’s vehicles use what’s called an Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) system to prevent harmful hydrocarbons from entering the atmosphere. This system collects and stores gasoline fuel vapor to ...

I have a 1978 CJ-7, which I am rebuilding. I am running new fuel lines to a new tank and a new fuel sending unit. I cannot find replacement parts for the check valves and charcoal canister. I have ...

Gasoline fumes contain a variety of hydrocarbons that constantly evaporate from the engine and fuel tank into the atmosphere. If the fuel is in the atmosphere, it can cause pollution, even if the ...

Throughout your vehicle’s lifetime, you will encounter a range of issues. For instance, your brake pads may become worn, your AC unit might start to produce an unpleasant smell, or your axle may break ...

Experts have warned the common habit known as “topping off” could actually be costing you hundreds in fuel and repair bills ...

If your engine light illuminates and your car fails an emissions test, it could be experiencing an evaporative emission control system leak. The P1457 error code is a ...