nissan Workshop Repair Guides

Nissan and Datsun Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

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300ZX Coupe V6-2960cc DOHC (VG30DE) (1994)

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Carbon Canister: Description and Operation

Carbon Canister- NON-Turbocharged Models

PURPOSE

The Carbon Canister is a device for storing fuel vapor.

OPERATION

The canister contains activated charcoal that absorbs and stores fuel vapor. When vacuum is applied to the purge control valve on top of the
canister, fuel vapors are drawn into the intake manifold and burned.

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