Thanks for posting this. You saved me some money. 2005 Chevy Express 185,000 miles and I recently was on a dirt road, next time to fuel, pump shuts off and takes 5 minutes for 30 gallons. Thanks again High Octane.
@baronoflivonia. I have a 2005 Chevy Express 1500. It has 260,000 miles on it now. Just recently the engine started running rough. The code showed it was an EVAP issue. I can fill my gas tank normally but was wondering if you had the 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 of your van before you had the problem with fill your tank.
I have the same fuel filling problems, also getting the Check Engine code P0446. This is extremely frustrating! I replaced the vapor canister vent valve/solenoid after watching a video that said that should have fixed the problem. It didn't fix the problem. My next move is to do exactly what you did in this video, since my truck has driven down many dirt roads in its lifetime. Thank you for posting this video, I think it's going to save me a good amount of money.....and sanity.
@@dickcruzj Yes it worked perfectly! I purchased a brand new one from rockauto, took maybe 30 minutes to replace it. Completely solved the problem, and the error code never came back after I cleared it. Funny thing, the new one felt like it weighed about 2 pounds less than the old one. These things gather a lot of dirt over time.
this worked on my 2016 Chevy Silverado w 137k miles. Thanks!! Had repair shop chasing the P0446 code and gas tank fill. Repair shop replaced the canister vent valve solenoid valve & hoses in and out, but still couldn't fill gas tank without gas pump clicking off every 2 seconds. I got RUclips smart thanks to High Octane & banged on the charcoal canister & hit it with compressed air repeatedly. Tank fills with no problem & no P0446 code anymore. Thanks!!
THIS WORKS!!! i have a 2002 chevy s-10 zr2 and i took off the vent canister, beat it with the side of a hammer while blowing air through it. Works great now. Just wish i had tried this before i paid for a purge solenoid. Thanks for the video.
Glad you chimed in on this. Friend's GMC has the round style and a missing purge valve. (Deleted by previous owner we think, after a TBI was changed and has no nipple for this evap system). Anyway, i will have her give this a try and chime back here with the results.
The guy who maintains the pumps at Coop was there one day when I was filling up. He was worried about what this is doing to the pumps! He said I have heard of this happening but never seen it. Since then people have been coming out of the woodwork with the same issues. I just feel bad that when my Dad bought the 05 Chevy Silverado within a year it started clogging up. He was 80 years old and had to stand in the freezing weather and the extreme heat for way to long to put gas in his truck. What a shame we have to deal with this at this day and age. Thanks for the video, Zims!! I now know how to fix it myself! You Rock!!!
Just did this. Advise: start w the vent ‘periscope’ filter. Mine is a 2017 single cab. The snorkel is located on top of the fuel filler housing. Just 3 screws and push it in. The filter hood is press fit w tabs, so easy to access. There are 2 sponges which clog up w dirt. Just pry out and wash. Reverse for assembly. Only mess w the charcoal filter if this fails to fix issue.
Gonna try this today! I have been dealing with this issues for 3 yrs now! I have changed the vent canister and the purge (under the hood) and it helped but last week the engine light came back on. I just want it fixed so i dnt have to spend another winter standing out in the cold for 20 to 30 min to fill. My only worry is getting the clips off but i hope i figure it out without breaking them.
After watching this video, I decided to replace the charcoal canister on my 2011 Sierra with a new one. This solved the problem of the slow fuel filling instantly. I ordered it from rockauto, took me about 30 minutes to swap out, completely worth it.
If you would have just gone down the vent line it'll save you some money this time my life is right now you need to save every time you can get a hold of
stumbled across this vidjayo by accident ... I got a 2010 silverado with this issue ... now I know what im doing this weekend lol...man great video no bs here ...just good old fashion know how... keep posting them buddy
mine hasnt got any real dust in it, but when i try blowing through the dirty side, theres a ton of resistance, like its impacted inside of there. not sure why either, can barely get any air thru it. i even took my air compressor to it. no dice.
Damn good advice man. I already installed the purge valve solenoid last weekend and still have the ultra slow fuel up issue. I'm hoping either blowing my evap canister out or replacement will fix it. Thanks for this awesome advice. I also like how you relocated that breather in your other video. Good job and thank you.
My fuel tank pressure sensor failed and it was the first time in 4 years I had to reset the engine computer after I replaced the sensor. After that the Evap system would not go to 'Ready' to smog it. I drove it over 1500 miles - no check engine lights but didn't go to ready either. As a last resort I cleaned the charcoal canister and it reset two days later. The computer must be looking for different pressures and a plugged canister won't hit it. Thanks for making the video.
Excellent video right here bub. Just purchased an avalanche on the way home I tried to fill it up. Same symptoms. Gonna have a Crack at your method! Cheers!
Thanks for your solution. What MECHANIC would do a "cleaning" instead of selling you a NEW part? I used your suggestion. My 2008 suburban is now able to get gas without any problems for the last 3 months.
FROM CHICAGO THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR VIDEOS NOW I HAVE A 2003 NISSAN PATHFINER WE CHANGE TH FULL PUMP AND AFTER THAT TH SERVISE LIGHT CAME OUT CAN YOU SOGEST ANYTHING I REALY APRESIATE
Thanks for the video, it confirms what I thought my problem was on my 2005 Tahoe. One thing I feel I need to call you on is that at beginning of the video you said the EPA in its great wisdom.... in a sarcastic tone. Why is that? Do you not like clean air, just because something is not perfect or sometimes fails should not mean that we should not strive for an ideal outcome, me personally I will always err on the side of the environment. Take care and thanks again.
EVAP system simply makes the gas burn before going into the air via the exhaust system, instead of evaporating it out the filler cap. Either way the fuel you put in your tank eventually goes in your air. This is just a bunch of complicated (and sometimes expensive) stuff to make you feel better about how those vapors exit the car. If someone WANTS to pay more for that then that is fine. But the problem is when the EPA FORCES us to have this on all cars now. You didn't get to weigh out how much difference this really effects air quality, and you didn't get to see exactly how much extra it adds to the sales price. Instead the EPA told us what to do. How'd you like them to tell you that you can no longer drive your 2005 Tahoe because its a heavy V8 that gets horrible mpg and that you should strive for an ideal environmentally friendly car instead?
Michael Katt you say this because millions in other countries like China to mention one, care as much as you do and this makes how much of difference? I'll never understand you're type lol
Ryan Leslie, I am not sure what you are trying to say. Are you saying we should have high air pollution because countries like China have high air pollution? This is not rocket science or even alternate facts, China and other under develop countries have poor air and water quality, it is a very checkable fact, the US has relatively clear air and water but this was not always the case, do your remember the 70s and acid rain, we are doing much better today
The EPA is like a fresh college degree graduate trying to tell me how to do my job that I've had experience doing for 10+ years, when they have no idea they are just using ideas from a handbook. This system here bypassed would probably make the truck get 40mpg but that good old OPEC wouldn't like that one bit
good video. The vent valve where that dirty side hose goes, is another thing to clean out. I have cleaned dozens of them, some with half a cup of fine dirt in them. I just worked on one where they relocated the vent valve to up under the hood where there should be way less dust, using a length of heater hose. If there is an electrical wire it will have to be lengthened too. I have an 07 monte carlo coming in with the same problem. Usually get an OBD code like P0440 to P0449 and check engine light.
My problem is a little different but related. Among other problems I've been solving, I have a vacuum leak, I have replaced almost everything on my 04 Tahoe and still have a vacuum leak. I made a smoker to check the lines. A friend said he cut the vent line ends to the canister and used a threaded airhose fitting and a rubber hose and clamps. Also replaced the purge solenoid hose with hose and clamps. This is on the 2 large vent lines for the canister.
Hi nice video really good way to help people out with this problem. I'm sorry to ask don't know if you or anyone reading this, when this is dirty can it also cause performance issues or vacuum leak??I've noticed my car goes really lean after refueling. Thank you
@@HighOctane101 Thanks for your reply, would that be the valve solenoid that is attached to the canister?? I'm thinking the same I'll probably clean the canister and replace the valve.
I had a 99 hundy acc. that had this problem. I never knew why I could not fill the tank without the nasal clicking off over and over again, until now. Man that use to piss me off. lol, Thanks for the info. If this ever happens again I'll know what to do..
Not designed for gravel roads yet every truck advertisement I have ever seen has been on this rugged outback road and yet these little boxes can't even handle a little dirt. False advertising?
I've had this problem for the last two years, shop wanted to charge me 403.00 to fix it. Just couldn't pay that so I've just dealt with this annoying problem. Got under the truck today and did this along with changing the vapor canister vent solenoid. Even though I didn't need to fill up, I went straight to the gas station. O yes she filled up with no issues. No more trying to find the sweet spot where the pumped won't shut off. Thanks for your help.
Thank you sir that's really help but have a question can I drive without the charcoal canister to the gas station and fill my car's tank after I take it out of the car ?? Just to make sure it's the problem?? Thank you
I had a P0449, P0442 for some time then I had a P0442 and P0455. I have replaced the Intake purge Solenoid, vent valve, gas cap and the cannister myself. I am getting a Tighten Cap and P0455. The Cap is GM original. Any solutions?
So if that canister is plug up will it cause the gas smell coming from the back I don't see any leaks but I do I have a gas smell can ming from the back
hey my friend in my humble opinion it is not only the gas to clean the tank, just make about 3 holes in the box and all the carbon that keeps it full will come out and so you clean it easier in case it becomes very expensive to buy a new one and the last one puts some small screwssealed with glue and done?
Mine did that from the very beginning day one brand new vehicle and 5 years later it's still does that when it's empty but after 3 or 4 gallons it fills just fine
no they should not, usually there is a foam pad inside that might be falling apart allowing them to fall out. You may have to get new one or shake all the pellets out and call it good.
Does that canister isssue generates problems when you go to the gas station and fill up the tank the nozzle keeps shutting down?... did you get that problem in that truck? did it get fixed? or that truck just had the typical error code for the EVAP system?
Yep, I've fixed 3 now. Now I'm doing a preventative fix. Building a 1/2" thick rubber guard and mounting it to the box cross member. Seems to have fixed the issue. Sooner or later that canister will break from the rocks without it.
When I blow through the big whole from the tank, air only comes out of the small hole. Think this is my issue? My truck belonged to an excavation company that was probably on dusty/muddy jobsites every day.
Would this cause a check engine light and also the tighten fuel cap message? I'm having the slow fill up problem to so I thought they might be related.
I saw this video a little too late, ended up changing the evap canister, but the problem persisted. After I did this, cel turned off, and I was able to refuel.
I agree that these components can cause the problems that you're experiencing. My suggestion is first, change your gas station. With my Chevy avalanche. Try different gas first!!!
Thanks for the video. Just wondering if the gas tank needs to be empty first. Will gas come out when the hoses are disconnected? For a 2012 Chevy Malibu. Thanks!
It appears that it would be possible to remove the lines & blow out the dirt without taking the unit down from under the truck. In the case of my rusty 05 Silverado, the bolts holding the unit in place were so rusty, they would probably break off.
Could this be the reason why I can only fill my blazer up with $32 worth the gas it’s a 19 gallon tank and at 250 a gallon it should be around $47.50 but it only takes about 13 gallons no matter what gas station I go to it’s so annoying having to stop for gas so often
It might work, I just started to clean them like this and relocate the vent! See this vid Taking Apart Charcoal Canister And Vent Relocation On 2012 Chevy Silverado Truck ruclips.net/video/ASCLntCU0jQ/видео.html
I have a 1989 Izuzu Trooper and think the canister is clogged due to gas fumes…all gas lines are in good shape. Never changed this filter and now they don't make them. So, what to do? Take it off and blow it out?
Will this also cause for air to leak out when taking the gas tank cap off when pumping gas? My 2009 GMC Sierra starting pushing gas back when i was pumping gas also.
Would this work on a 97 Bonneville that chokes gas back on to it's owner lol? Seriously though. I have to run completely dry on gas before I can put gas in it without it choking. BTW, the gas hand is disturbed(not working). I can drive around all day then try and add gas the gas pumps will clicked before it gets .$0.50. Once I force about a gallon it starts to spew* on the ground or shoots out.
So, I might not have to buy new one? I could just blow shit out of it? I'm having problems filling up my cobalt. Mechanic said there's no fuel leak after smoke test, but it's likely the canister/vent. Dummy light is on and also I've just got some horrible smells coming out of the tank with irregular pressured gasses whizzing out, when I open it.
I've got a 97 s10 blazer and it has a hard time starting first thing of the morning but it good to rest of the day.i change my fuel pump in fuel filter do you know what else it could be? it fuel relation
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Thank you sir! I'm gonna do this on the wife's Yukon tomorrow. New canister from Autozone is $175. Thanks again!
Glad I could help
Thanks for posting this. You saved me some money. 2005 Chevy Express 185,000 miles and I recently was on a dirt road, next time to fuel, pump shuts off and takes 5 minutes for 30 gallons. Thanks again High Octane.
Thanks it’s comments like this that keep me going!
@baronoflivonia. I have a 2005 Chevy Express 1500. It has 260,000 miles on it now. Just recently the engine started running rough. The code showed it was an EVAP issue. I can fill my gas tank normally but was wondering if you had the 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 of your van before you had the problem with fill your tank.
Thanks a lot for the video! Fixed my excruciatingly slow fuel fill up problem on my '02 2500HD. Appreciate you spent the time to post this.
You are the man! This problem will drive you insane! I can't wait to beat the dust out of that stupid filter. Good work!
I have the same fuel filling problems, also getting the Check Engine code P0446. This is extremely frustrating!
I replaced the vapor canister vent valve/solenoid after watching a video that said that should have fixed the problem.
It didn't fix the problem.
My next move is to do exactly what you did in this video, since my truck has driven down many dirt roads in its lifetime.
Thank you for posting this video, I think it's going to save me a good amount of money.....and sanity.
Did it work?
@@dickcruzj Yes it worked perfectly!
I purchased a brand new one from rockauto, took maybe 30 minutes to replace it. Completely solved the problem, and the error code never came back after I cleared it. Funny thing, the new one felt like it weighed about 2 pounds less than the old one. These things gather a lot of dirt over time.
this worked on my 2016 Chevy Silverado w 137k miles. Thanks!! Had repair shop chasing the P0446 code and gas tank fill. Repair shop replaced the canister vent valve solenoid valve & hoses in and out, but still couldn't fill gas tank without gas pump clicking off every 2 seconds. I got RUclips smart thanks to High Octane & banged on the charcoal canister & hit it with compressed air repeatedly. Tank fills with no problem & no P0446 code anymore. Thanks!!
Great to hear
Did you take it off? Does the tank have to be empty?
THIS WORKS!!! i have a 2002 chevy s-10 zr2 and i took off the vent canister, beat it with the side of a hammer while blowing air through it. Works great now. Just wish i had tried this before i paid for a purge solenoid. Thanks for the video.
Glad you chimed in on this. Friend's GMC has the round style and a missing purge valve. (Deleted by previous owner we think, after a TBI was changed and has no nipple for this evap system). Anyway, i will have her give this a try and chime back here with the results.
This saved me a lot of time diagnosing. I wasn't aware my truck wasn't intended to do truck things.......
$1.80/litre has me finally chasing these similar once ignored fuel sucking gremlins. Thanks and cheers. Have a great weekend!
The guy who maintains the pumps at Coop was there one day when I was filling up. He was worried about what this is doing to the pumps! He said I have heard of this happening but never seen it. Since then people have been coming out of the woodwork with the same issues. I just feel bad that when my Dad bought the 05 Chevy Silverado within a year it started clogging up. He was 80 years old and had to stand in the freezing weather and the extreme heat for way to long to put gas in his truck. What a shame we have to deal with this at this day and age. Thanks for the video, Zims!! I now know how to fix it myself! You Rock!!!
Just did this. Advise: start w the vent ‘periscope’ filter. Mine is a 2017 single cab. The snorkel is located on top of the fuel filler housing. Just 3 screws and push it in. The filter hood is press fit w tabs, so easy to access. There are 2 sponges which clog up w dirt. Just pry out and wash. Reverse for assembly. Only mess w the charcoal filter if this fails to fix issue.
Good advice
This is one of the best videos
I'm going to try to do that on my yukon and the sierra , thanks for taking the time to explain this to us.
Gonna try this today! I have been dealing with this issues for 3 yrs now! I have changed the vent canister and the purge (under the hood) and it helped but last week the engine light came back on. I just want it fixed so i dnt have to spend another winter standing out in the cold for 20 to 30 min to fill. My only worry is getting the clips off but i hope i figure it out without breaking them.
Well i got it off and cleaned it out and for the first time in 3 yrs i can pump gas in my truck with no issues!
After watching this video, I decided to replace the charcoal canister on my 2011 Sierra with a new one. This solved the problem of the slow fuel filling instantly. I ordered it from rockauto, took me about 30 minutes to swap out, completely worth it.
If you would have just gone down the vent line it'll save you some money this time my life is right now you need to save every time you can get a hold of
Thank you a ton for your video. I've been searching for a video about this stupid ass canister for the longest time. I appreciate the help!
D G no problem, look at my other two on the canisters I have one that fixes it for good
stumbled across this vidjayo by accident ... I got a 2010 silverado with this issue ... now I know what im doing this weekend lol...man great video no bs here ...just good old fashion know how... keep posting them buddy
THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH, I have a Warrenty, but a 100 dollar deductible and then they wanted a diagnostic fee fee for 150, there just teaves
Glad to help
I really hope this helps my 2003 Silverado 2500. People at the gas station keep looking at me like I'm a dumbass that doesn't know how to pump gas.
did it helP?
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@@ИванПетров-с5ю4к thank you for this lol. Damn wanted to do this also
Haha same!!! Embarrassing! I was pumping gas today and fuel starting pouring out and here I kept pumping gas. I can’t imagine what people thought lol
LMAO chebby life
Worked like a charm on my 08 Yukon denali
Thank you so much car runs much better now that I changed fuel pump and cleaned the evap canister.
Thank you thank you!!!!!! My hubby was able to fix my old Chevy!!! Happy happy!
No problem
mine hasnt got any real dust in it, but when i try blowing through the dirty side, theres a ton of resistance, like its impacted inside of there. not sure why either, can barely get any air thru it. i even took my air compressor to it. no dice.
Damn good advice man. I already installed the purge valve solenoid last weekend and still have the ultra slow fuel up issue. I'm hoping either blowing my evap canister out or replacement will fix it. Thanks for this awesome advice. I also like how you relocated that breather in your other video. Good job and thank you.
Thank You
Did it fix it
Thank you. Tremendous help in getting this done on my 05 Avalanche. Gas flows without any stoppage 🤙🏽
My fuel tank pressure sensor failed and it was the first time in 4 years I had to reset the engine computer after I replaced the sensor. After that the Evap system would not go to 'Ready' to smog it. I drove it over 1500 miles - no check engine lights but didn't go to ready either. As a last resort I cleaned the charcoal canister and it reset two days later. The computer must be looking for different pressures and a plugged canister won't hit it. Thanks for making the video.
Thanks Zims, worked like a charm, my 2004 Silverado sat for a couple of years and I appreciate your expertise.
I have this problem every winter but not in the warmer months. I will try this to solve this issue. Thanks.
I seriously think you just saved me like 400 bucks. I'm going to try it tomorrow once i find some air
Excellent video right here bub. Just purchased an avalanche on the way home I tried to fill it up. Same symptoms. Gonna have a Crack at your method! Cheers!
Thanks for your solution. What MECHANIC would do a "cleaning" instead of selling you a NEW part? I used your suggestion. My 2008 suburban is now able to get gas without any problems for the last 3 months.
Nice I’m glad I could help you save some cash
Hi, just wanted to thank you sooo much man!, i did it on my wifes sienna and it worked great. Thanks man
Did you just clean it or replace the whole unit entirely?
@@mohamedhosini2103 replaced it entirely
FROM CHICAGO THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR VIDEOS NOW I HAVE A 2003 NISSAN PATHFINER WE CHANGE TH FULL PUMP AND AFTER THAT TH SERVISE LIGHT CAME OUT CAN YOU SOGEST ANYTHING I REALY APRESIATE
Is there a spot where I can put a small filter to prevent this from happening again?
Thanks for the video, it confirms what I thought my problem was on my 2005 Tahoe. One thing I feel I need to call you on is that at beginning of the video you said the EPA in its great wisdom.... in a sarcastic tone. Why is that? Do you not like clean air, just because something is not perfect or sometimes fails should not mean that we should not strive for an ideal outcome, me personally I will always err on the side of the environment. Take care and thanks again.
EVAP system simply makes the gas burn before going into the air via the exhaust system, instead of evaporating it out the filler cap. Either way the fuel you put in your tank eventually goes in your air. This is just a bunch of complicated (and sometimes expensive) stuff to make you feel better about how those vapors exit the car. If someone WANTS to pay more for that then that is fine. But the problem is when the EPA FORCES us to have this on all cars now. You didn't get to weigh out how much difference this really effects air quality, and you didn't get to see exactly how much extra it adds to the sales price. Instead the EPA told us what to do.
How'd you like them to tell you that you can no longer drive your 2005 Tahoe because its a heavy V8 that gets horrible mpg and that you should strive for an ideal environmentally friendly car instead?
Michael Katt you say this because millions in other countries like China to mention one, care as much as you do and this makes how much of difference? I'll never understand you're type lol
Ryan Leslie, I am not sure what you are trying to say. Are you saying we should have high air pollution because countries like China have high air pollution? This is not rocket science or even alternate facts, China and other under develop countries have poor air and water quality, it is a very checkable fact, the US has relatively clear air and water but this was not always the case, do your remember the 70s and acid rain, we are doing much better today
The EPA is like a fresh college degree graduate trying to tell me how to do my job that I've had experience doing for 10+ years, when they have no idea they are just using ideas from a handbook. This system here bypassed would probably make the truck get 40mpg but that good old OPEC wouldn't like that one bit
good video. The vent valve where that dirty side hose goes, is another thing to clean out. I have cleaned dozens of them, some with half a cup of fine dirt in them. I just worked on one where they relocated the vent valve to up under the hood where there should be way less dust, using a length of heater hose. If there is an electrical wire it will have to be lengthened too. I have an 07 monte carlo coming in with the same problem. Usually get an OBD code like P0440 to P0449 and check engine light.
My problem is a little different but related. Among other problems I've been solving, I have a vacuum leak, I have replaced almost everything on my 04 Tahoe and still have a vacuum leak. I made a smoker to check the lines. A friend said he cut the vent line ends to the canister and used a threaded airhose fitting and a rubber hose and clamps. Also replaced the purge solenoid hose with hose and clamps. This is on the 2 large vent lines for the canister.
Hi nice video really good way to help people out with this problem. I'm sorry to ask don't know if you or anyone reading this, when this is dirty can it also cause performance issues or vacuum leak??I've noticed my car goes really lean after refueling. Thank you
I would take a look at replacing the purge valve on canister sound like sticking open in my opinion
@@HighOctane101 Thanks for your reply, would that be the valve solenoid that is attached to the canister?? I'm thinking the same I'll probably clean the canister and replace the valve.
Good video. Might add not to exceed 50 psi. Some compressors will blow these things apart. 👍
thank you for this video, hey do i have to reset to turn off the engine light?
Yes you will get a code reader to reset codes or unhook battery
Hello if the canister mesh filter is broken and the charcoal is coming out can it be open and replaced with regular aquarium activated charcoal?
Yes it is the same carbon
Some Chevy Blazers and trucks have small fuel fill hoses. They got smart and changed to a larger fill hose.
I had a 99 hundy acc. that had this problem. I never knew why I could not fill the tank without the nasal clicking off over and over again, until now. Man that use to piss me off. lol, Thanks for the info. If this ever happens again I'll know what to do..
Gotta fix the same issue for my father in law! Thanks
What can be done with the canister, after overflowing the tank?
Thanks much
It will eventually dry out when purging, the gas will evaporate and dry. You can’t ruin the carbon
Not designed for gravel roads yet every truck advertisement I have ever seen has been on this rugged outback road and yet these little boxes can't even handle a little dirt. False advertising?
Push the top clip in not out. You do not need to remove it. When you push it in, it spreads out the legs to release
I've had this problem for the last two years, shop wanted to charge me 403.00 to fix it. Just couldn't pay that so I've just dealt with this annoying problem. Got under the truck today and did this along with changing the vapor canister vent solenoid. Even though I didn't need to fill up, I went straight to the gas station. O yes she filled up with no issues. No more trying to find the sweet spot where the pumped won't shut off. Thanks for your help.
Will this also work on a 2008 Nissan Titan? Same problem. I might try it sometime.
yes
Thank you sir that's really help but have a question can I drive without the charcoal canister to the gas station and fill my car's tank after I take it out of the car ?? Just to make sure it's the problem?? Thank you
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I would not recommend it, might have excess vapors under and around the vehicle could cause a fire if it found an ignition source
Where’s the dust entering from? Through the outlet?
Through the breather on inside of wheel well attached to gas fill cap
Thank You! This video just saved me a lot of money
How strong of compressed air should I blow into Fuel hole? How many PSI?? Thanks
Thanks for the video. Fixed my 07 Tahoe!
Glad I could help
I had a P0449, P0442 for some time then I had a P0442 and P0455. I have replaced the Intake purge Solenoid, vent valve, gas cap and the cannister myself. I am getting a Tighten Cap and P0455. The Cap is GM original.
Any solutions?
Sound like a leak in one of the lines
So if that canister is plug up will it cause the gas smell coming from the back I don't see any leaks but I do I have a gas smell can ming from the back
It could because the vapor can slightly pressurize the tank and push vapors out gas cap. Could be a crack in vapor line maybe
Awesome! Thanks. I'm assuming that's what's wrong with my 2017 Silverado. 🤞🏼
Could be
hey my friend in my humble opinion it is not only the gas to clean the tank, just make about 3 holes in the box and all the carbon that keeps it full will come out and so you clean it easier in case it becomes very expensive to buy a new one and the last one puts some small screwssealed with glue and done?
Probably work.
Mine did that from the very beginning day one brand new vehicle and 5 years later it's still does that when it's empty but after 3 or 4 gallons it fills just fine
I have to do this soon.. been having to open my gas cap for a few minutes before trying yo fill up.. this usually works to avoid the long time fueling
I took one out of a Chevy Suburban and charcoal pellets started to fall out. It's not supposed to do that right?
no they should not, usually there is a foam pad inside that might be falling apart allowing them to fall out. You may have to get new one or shake all the pellets out and call it good.
Does that canister isssue generates problems when you go to the gas station and fill up the tank the nozzle keeps shutting down?... did you get that problem in that truck? did it get fixed? or that truck just had the typical error code for the EVAP system?
Yes yes and yes that more than likely your problem
@@HighOctane101 Thanks so much for your reply and for the tutorial video
Yep, I've fixed 3 now. Now I'm doing a preventative fix. Building a 1/2" thick rubber guard and mounting it to the box cross member. Seems to have fixed the issue. Sooner or later that canister will break from the rocks without it.
When I blow through the big whole from the tank, air only comes out of the small hole. Think this is my issue? My truck belonged to an excavation company that was probably on dusty/muddy jobsites every day.
Would this cause a check engine light and also the tighten fuel cap message? I'm having the slow fill up problem to so I thought they might be related.
What about if charcoal pellets comes out as you blowing it with air ?
Same question
Awesome! fixed my check engine P0440 issue on a 2002 Honda Passport. Thanks!
Damn Chevy, that is man your a RUclips hero
I saw this video a little too late, ended up changing the evap canister, but the problem persisted. After I did this, cel turned off, and I was able to refuel.
I agree that these components can cause the problems that you're experiencing. My suggestion is first, change your gas station. With my Chevy avalanche. Try different gas first!!!
I wouldn't think gas would be a problem unless it is full of dirt.
Thanks to you and RUclips help me a lot!
You need to reroute the vent filter to underneath the hood instead of by the fuel tank it takes some heater hose and a couple of hose clamps
i did that in another video on a chevy and it worked great.
On my 2006 Chevy express 3500 that nut is on top and you can't see it. Thanks for the 13mm size nut tip.
You’re welcome
Thanks for the video. Just wondering if the gas tank needs to be empty first. Will gas come out when the hoses are disconnected? For a 2012 Chevy Malibu.
Thanks!
flipperdoo22 I have done it on fuel tanks before and had no problem! A little might come out but should stop
NoDegreeRequired thanks for your quick reply! I’ll give it a try ! 🤞
Thank you for this video!!!! It's going to save me some $$$
Glad to help
Do you have to completely remove the canister? Would it be possible to unhook the hoses and blow it out while it's still mounted under the truck?
It appears that it would be possible to remove the lines & blow out the dirt without taking the unit down from under the truck. In the case of my rusty 05 Silverado, the bolts holding the unit in place were so rusty, they would probably break off.
i just replaced my evap canister and still filling slow.
I’m gonna try the solenoid next and if that doesn’t work…blow out the lines
Evap canister and solenoid did nothing. Any suggestions?
I just undid the vent line going to that and it stopped my problem without have to check the whole damn thing off
Could this be the reason why I can only fill my blazer up with $32 worth the gas it’s a 19 gallon tank and at 250 a gallon it should be around $47.50 but it only takes about 13 gallons no matter what gas station I go to it’s so annoying having to stop for gas so often
Hi can I use just a regular air dust canister since I don't have a air compressor
It might work, I just started to clean them like this and relocate the vent! See this vid Taking Apart Charcoal Canister And Vent Relocation On 2012 Chevy Silverado Truck ruclips.net/video/ASCLntCU0jQ/видео.html
Thanks man!! Hope works on my 09 4.8
It should
I have a 1989 Izuzu Trooper and think the canister is clogged due to gas fumes…all gas lines are in good shape. Never changed this filter and now they don't make them. So, what to do? Take it off and blow it out?
Is this system similar to the 2006 year model Silverado? I’m showing codes po 455 & Po446 p
a new one is 100$, just get one and be done with it if ur gona go through all the trouble getting that thing out
I believe every car or truck has different price range, if you can get one for $100 then yeah replace it
I have a 2010 suburban I wonder if this is my problem!!
after you blow it out, when you shake the canister does it have a sound of loose material [carbon] flowing inside?
Skippy Trent Sure does, sound like loose carbon. get lots of dust out
Any chance this will help get rid of a p0455 or p0496 code on an 06 silverado 3500 6.0?
Mine was full of gasoline, I wonder if my pressure tank sensor is bad
Will this also cause for air to leak out when taking the gas tank cap off when pumping gas? My 2009 GMC Sierra starting pushing gas back when i was pumping gas also.
Joser Escamilla I would start here sounds like the same venting problem
I checked my fuel pump and it's fine . Im going to clean my canister too see if it fixes the problem, Thank you!
Would this work on a 97 Bonneville that chokes gas back on to it's owner lol? Seriously though. I have to run completely dry on gas before I can put gas in it without it choking. BTW, the gas hand is disturbed(not working). I can drive around all day then try and add gas the gas pumps will clicked before it gets .$0.50. Once I force about a gallon it starts to spew* on the ground or shoots out.
Will that being plugged cause gas to leak around it?
I would say you may be overfilling the tank, when it’s full and clicks off don’t try topping it off.. look for cracks or bad lines to it
Good video although a little more in depth would help ,like assessing flow thru system ,blowing out selinoids ,etc. testing somehow ?
How do you eliminate the whole thing?
Probably bypass all the hoses hooking them all together, I never said that though
What was the problem u we're facing because of this dirt in cannisters????
Thanks buddy, very good video
Thanks
would this help with a p0449 code? I've replaced the vent solenoid, but after clearing code, it keeps coming back. I've replaced gas cap as well?
Not sure but if you can’t get fuel in the tank fast than this is plugged
@@HighOctane101 figured it out, rodent chewed through wire...working now
So, I might not have to buy new one? I could just blow shit out of it? I'm having problems filling up my cobalt. Mechanic said there's no fuel leak after smoke test, but it's likely the canister/vent. Dummy light is on and also I've just got some horrible smells coming out of the tank with irregular pressured gasses whizzing out, when I open it.
Ó Slattarra how did that work for you any updates? I’m having tho problem in my cobalt as well
No if I break off the connectors then I’m cutting it to the rubber hose and using hose clamps
Reat video. I was wondering, Why would you not blow the air supply hose out with compressed air?
You mean the hoses connected to the charcoal box?
I've got a 97 s10 blazer and it has a hard time starting first thing of the morning but it good to rest of the day.i change my fuel pump in fuel filter do you know what else it could be? it fuel relation
You could have a vacuum leak around the engine somewhere, does sound like a fuel delivery issue also