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    AMY SHARFMAN Posts: 20, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 30, 2008, 08:05 AM
    Charcoal Canister
    Hi I was told from the Lexus dealership I need a charcoal canister and that the car probably would not pass inspection if I did not replace it. . HAs something to do with the emissions? Anyway was wondering if there was any thing I could do to keep the emissions within the required standards . Anything that I could do on a regular basis. To keep emissions low without having to replace the charcoal canister.
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    Dec 30, 2008, 08:12 AM

    Problem likely came about from overfilling (topping off) the gas tank. This is a common problem, especially on Toyotas. Excess fuel damages the charcoal canister. Repairs will likely run around $400. Stop filling the tank, when the automatic cutoff on the nozzle turns the pump off.
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    Dec 30, 2008, 12:58 PM

    The dealer must have dieagnosed the failure to determine that the repair requires a canister.

    What was the fault?
    Any codes?
    Damage?
    What did they find that leads to the whole canister?
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    Dec 30, 2008, 01:04 PM
    The check engine light was on. And that was the code that came up led them to that conclusion I guess.
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