Just replace the hose clamp, no biggie, after checking the Purge valve for sticking, if you find it is stuck open partially, tap it on the ground and see if any black charcoal bits fall out. Do the same with the canister, the charcoal might come out like this, all broken up into tiny pieces, these then get sucked into the evap hose going to the purge valve and then the intake manifold, being pulled by the engine's intake manifold vacuum. You need to be sure if the purge valve has failed. Below is a failed canister, you shouldn't be smelling any gas outside or inside the vehicle. If it is pulling gas into the intake, it will eventually ruin the catalytic converter(s), then you'll be paying thousands to replace them, so do yourself the favor of checking the system. There's no check engine light setting yet, but it will happen soon. Check the filler neck as well, there are rubber hoses going down to the tank, look for any wet areas or areas that have collected a lot of dirt from possibly being wet with gas. If you can see on top of the gas tank as well, try to take a look on top where the hoses enter the tank, look for leaks.
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Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024 AT 8:47 PM