What is the purpose and operation of the Evaporative Emission Control System and Vapor Canister?

The Evaporative Emission Control System stops gasoline vapor escape by providing a sealed fuel system that keeps and condenses these vapors. This system includes a carbon-filled canister for vapor absorption, a vent cap, and a purge valve. The PCM controls the vacuum to the canister based on the engine. The fuel tank is sealed with a pressure-vacuum filler cap.

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- 1997-2002 BMW Z3 | 2.8L Engine(E36), Coupe(E36), Roadster 2.5L(E36), Roadster 2.8L(E36), Roadster 3.0L(E36)
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- 1996-2000 BMW Z3 | 1.9L Engine(E36), 2.8L Engine(E36), Roadster 1.9L(E36), Roadster 2.8L(E36), Roadster(E36)
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- 1996-1998 BMW Z3 | 1.9L Engine(E36), Roadster 1.9L(E36), Roadster(E36)

BMW Z3 Vapor Canister

The Vapor Canister is used BMW Z3 Series EVAP to control evaporation of fuel that is stored in the fuel tank and prevent the emission of hydrocarbons into the atmosphere. It operates in such a manner that it contains fuel vapors from the fuel tank, and releases them into the engine compartment in the required proportion as and when they are needed, to be combined with the air and fuel mixture for combustion to take place. The canister normally holds activated charcoal which improves it adsorbing capability of fuel vapors. Year for year, it is possible that there were alterations made to the design of the Vapor Canister and possibly, some of the Z3 models incorporated the use of a replaceable filter for the maintenance of efficiency. Subsequent variants have added diagnostic elements that include a canister vent solenoid and a fuel tank pressure sensor for up to the best performance. These advancement also add up to the efficiency of the EVAP system in order to reduce environmental degradation.

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Q: What is the purpose and operation of the Evaporative Emission Control System and Vapor Canister?
A: The Evaporative Emission Control System stops gasoline vapor escape by providing a sealed fuel system that keeps and condenses these vapors. This system includes a carbon-filled canister for vapor absorption, a vent cap, and a purge valve. The PCM controls the vacuum to the canister based on the engine. The fuel tank is sealed with a pressure-vacuum filler cap.