Activated Carbon Canister Valve 6Q0906517A

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An activated Carbon Canister Valve in a car serves an important role in the vehicle's emissions control system. It is designed to capture and store gasoline vapors that are emitted from the fuel tank and prevent them from being released into the atmosphere.

When the engine is not running, the carbon canister valve opens and allows the fuel vapor to flow from the fuel tank into the activated carbon canister. The carbon canister is filled with activated charcoal, which is extremely porous and has a large surface area. As the fuel vapors pass through the canister, the charcoal absorbs and traps the vapors, effectively preventing them from escaping into the air. This process helps to reduce air pollution and prevent harmful hydrocarbon emissions from entering the environment.